Submitted by smckay (not verified) on March 24, 2008 - 18:39.
This idea fits in well in my writing class for 7th and 8th graders; I love the quote about stories and identity. In class,we explore memoirs, and I ask my students to link food to one story from their family in their memoirs. I ask them to include the family recipe and how the food is prepared, if possible. I teach students of many different ethnic backgrounds, yet they find they are more alike than ever when it comes to this writing assignment. Sometimes I get a picture as well. The point of this writng is that families gather at the table for many reasons and in many places and that we remember our favorite food as an integral part of our lives; there is always a memorable story that can be recalled that reveals an insight about the person or another family member.
The stories of home theme is a valid exploration of a student's identity and self-knowledge that provide an opportunity to value our lives and the lives of our students. I feel your school theme is so important.
Exploring identity through stories
Submitted by smckay (not verified) on March 24, 2008 - 18:39.
This idea fits in well in my writing class for 7th and 8th graders; I love the quote about stories and identity. In class,we explore memoirs, and I ask my students to link food to one story from their family in their memoirs. I ask them to include the family recipe and how the food is prepared, if possible. I teach students of many different ethnic backgrounds, yet they find they are more alike than ever when it comes to this writing assignment. Sometimes I get a picture as well. The point of this writng is that families gather at the table for many reasons and in many places and that we remember our favorite food as an integral part of our lives; there is always a memorable story that can be recalled that reveals an insight about the person or another family member.
The stories of home theme is a valid exploration of a student's identity and self-knowledge that provide an opportunity to value our lives and the lives of our students. I feel your school theme is so important.
Susan