Human Library in Second Year at West Middle School
West Middle School ELA teachers Mrs. Hopewell and Mrs. Kennedy-Jacob held their 2nd Annual "Human Library" Project recently. The Human Library brings in special guests with lives that might be thought of as interesting or extraordinary. The guests have "novel titles" and can be "checked out" by students and staff members. Visitors sit down with that novel/guest and listen to a short narrative of their story and then can ask questions. Students are involved in the process of finding guests, also - giving input about in what areas they would benefit from more understanding. The project brings people together from different walks of life and exposes the students to stories from people they might not normally encounter. The main purpose is to dispell preconceptions about people. Students also learn communication skills like how to form investigative questions, practice active listening, and how to be respectful and make eye contact. They are challenged to thin...
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