Final Blog
I learned so much from this class about content area literacy. Coming into this semester, I wasn’t thrilled because I didn’t anticipate it being so practical. Math is my primary and so I was honestly a little closed off to the idea of reading in the classroom. I was worried this class would be filled with big ideas that seemed great in theory but couldn’t actually play out. I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of knowledge I gained and the practical tools I actually plan to use in the future. One of the most valuable experiences for me was the books clubs. I used to absolutely hate reading. The last book I read for school was the Giver in 6 th grade. Then this semester changed a lot for me. I was assigned the Hate U Give in another class and Hidden Figures for this class. I finally understand the value of reading in the classroom. Young adult novels like The Hate U Give and The 57 Bus give you a window into the lives of so many people. I l...
