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TEACHER REFLECTIONS
Throughout this process, my students showed immense growth in their abilities to advocate for themselves and others across school settings. Students developed skills in the following areas:
"I can write a letter to the president about polar bears."
"I can tell my friend to stop."
"I will tell Mr. W I like apples. Maybe we will get more apples at lunch!"
FORM OPINIONS
UNDERSTAND THEIR VOICES AND ACTIONS HAVE IMPACT
CONVERSE ABOUT REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS
"I don't like that you touched my backpack."
"I liked eating apples."
"We should not keep polar bears in zoos."
"I can use complete sentences."
"I can journal about being a good citizen."
"It is important to be healthy. Some things we can do to be healthy are ..."
Through this advocacy project, my students were able to learn about the world around them and how their actions can have an impact. While through this project, my students focused their advocacy work on advocating for others, my students also improved in their abilities to advocate for themselves across school settings. This was a dramatic growth experience for my students as I was able to observe them in different settings across the school campus speaking up for themselves and others. My students learned the importance and value of their voice. This is knowledge that will equip my students to continue along the path towards success.
Instructional Materials
Student Work Samples
