Quotes from Wilma Rudolph

Students:  Write on paper/pencil or post a comment in the blog comment section.

How does this quote from Wilma Rudolph relate to your every day life?  Explain connections and expand on why she would be a positive role model.  Link your response to one of C.A.R.E.S traits.

"Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit.  We are all the same in this notion:  The potential for greatness lives within each of us."

"Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose.  Nobody goes undefeated all the time.  If you can pick up after a crushing defeat, and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday."

Quotes from Fridah

Students may make connections and reflect on Fridah's words.  Responses may be in the form of blog comments or paper pencil.  Check out the quotes below.

"Painting completes my life..."

"Feet what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?"

5 tools for your Culturally Responsive Writing Centers

The purpose of a Culturally Responsive Writing Center is to increase the level of engagement for your students.  You can set up a little nook in your classroom where students go to write narratives and responses to culturally responsive images.

Include the following items:

1) Teacher-Student exchange journals

2) Family photos that students can use to create stories

3) Cultural Objects that represent the students ( You may send a letter home and ask students to collect items that represent traditions and family values.)

4) Quotes from famous minority figures