Read-In

I had a career building day. African American Read-In was today and I managed to get over 300 students together to celebrate this event. Imagine students reading at the same time as millions (not exaggerated) of other students across the United States and abroad.

I really enjoyed myself- reading Uncle Remus folktales and Hughes' "Freedom Train." I am amazed by how wisely and carefully my students choose their selections. They sure impressed me. Let's hope I can continue up the momentum and stay charged.

I've sat down and written some of the comments my students made on their required response worksheets. Read the comments you will be surprised at how well the students engaged and how what we want students to learn really does happen. Here are a few...

"Very good." "'It's better to be alone then in bad company' my favorite quote'" Richard

"The story of Angelo is talking about how her life was hard and she had to deal with so many hardships. Talks about how women should not have to meet certain criteria to still be phenomenal." "It was very good and amazing." "It was very well read & extremely good." Christopher

"I like the poem, it has true meaning and real life things." Markas

"It tells us that miracles happen everyday and no one notices." "I like the way she reads it's clear and emotional." "I like her choices." Justin

"She talks about how people think a person is black but that in reality black is good, like black clothes are sleek and nice and black can describe a mood." "This was a good poem because it was inspirational." Keisha

"A student is writing an English paper and wants the professor to see him for any student not just a black one." "This is good because writing should not see color, just skill." La Keisha