Core Skills Analysis
English
- The student has improved their creative writing skills by composing articles for the newspaper page.
- They have enhanced their research skills by gathering information about the book 'Refugee' to include in the articles.
- The activity has helped them practice critical thinking while selecting which news pieces to feature on the page.
- By editing and proofreading their work for the newspaper, the student has honed their language editing abilities.
Tips
To further develop the skills gained in this activity, students can participate in peer editing sessions, explore writing for different newspaper sections, or even consider publishing their work online to reach a wider audience.
Book Recommendations
- Refugee by Alan Gratz: A powerful and compelling novel that follows the stories of three young refugees from different points in history and parts of the world.
- I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World by Malala Yousafzai, Patricia McCormick: The inspiring true story of Malala Yousafzai's fight for education and her resilience in the face of adversity.
- Frontdesk by Kelly Yang: A novel about an immigrant family trying to make it in America, touching on themes of identity, community, and resilience.