Through journaling, teachers help students connect prior personal and cultural knowledge that is often shared, unknowingly, across the classroom. Attendees will practice use of commonplace books to improve culturally relevant literacy in essays, speeches, and argumentation as well as demonstrate universal connections, interests, and ideas that bring students together for discussion.
Key Take Away: Attendees will learn how to create and use commonplace books within their classroom for journaling, warm-ups, brainstorming, essay writing, and making cultural connections with a mandated curriculum.
