Introduction

In order to promote positive, social interactions between students and instill Godly values, appropriate literature will be incorporated into the curriculum to give students the knowledge they need to make choices that will impact them in a way that will empower them to become successful and valued citizens in their community.

Integrative Question

What impact can literature have on the respectful, social interactions and values of students as future citizens?

Personal Assumptions

Faith

* We were created to do wonderful works

* Train a child the way he should go … and he will not depart from it. Prov. 22:6

* We are to treat our neighbor as we treat ourselves

Teaching

* Teachers are partners with parents in giving a child all the skills necessary for success

* Teachers introduce and instill new perspectives to empower students with a wider range of choices

Methods After reflecting on my beliefs about the value

of human beings and their responsibility to each other, I realized as a teacher it is my responsibility to my students to reveal a wider point of view which gives them a more complete education.

Because I am an avid reader which has opened my eyes to new viewpoints, I know I can use literature in my reading classroom to introduce a different way of looking at life through book characters’ feelings, thoughts, and actions.

Results ~ Critical Concepts

Role-play New

Experiences

Role-play New

Experiences

Research Various Cultural

Differences

Research Various Cultural

Differences

Write about Feelings &

Perspectives

Write about Feelings &

Perspectives

Read about Various

viewpoints

Read about Various

viewpoints

DebateSocietal Issues

DebateSocietal Issues

Literacy Across

TheCurriculum

Literacy Across

TheCurriculum

Results ~ Critical Concepts

Community Involvement

Educated students give a firm foundation to an effective society

Student in society

Student in the community

Student as a member of school

Student as a family member

Student as an individual

Results ~ Accountability

Students will be informed citizens of a democratic country.

Because they will be equipped with the knowledge of Godly values, students will have the opportunity to receive his promise of good

Conclusion

In the beginning there was the word. The word was with God and the word was God. John 1:1

These words are hidden in my heart and I choose to live them out through my teaching.

The words we use, whether written, read, or said, have a powerful effect on each other.