2017 Reflection

With another semester ends another Contemporary Literature course. This year, I've really enjoyed our seven person book club. This group of juniors and seniors is definitely up there for being one of the most excited and energetic book clubs when discussing their reading. I loved hearing their predictions and getting their reactions to any major twists or big reveals. Even though there have been way more super hero conversations than normal (mostly The Flash), it's been a blast. I'm so proud of the work this class has created. Just to show off, I've decided to write this post and share some of it.

2017 Contemporary Literature TED Talk Playlist
If you don't want to watch all of their end of the year projects, check out the individual links below:

• "Watch Your Language," by John
• "Why We Should Love More," by Alex
• "Health Saving Alternatives," by Peter
• "Life Lessons from the Unexpected," by Jack
• "Adjusting to the Spin," by Kyle
• "How to Keep Our Stress at an All Time Low," by Ali
• "Motivation," by Noah

The Daily Reading Minutes this year have been enlightening, but there's just too many to represent here. Something that I have also loved immensely, though, is our Friday ritual: "This I Believe." It's been amazing to have each student write, record, and share a personal belief each Friday of the semester. Here's a collection of this semester's beliefs:

• Unmade Beds (Mr. Davidson, 9/7/17)
• Just Do It (Alex, 9/22/17)
• Naps (John, 9/29/17)
• Never Quit (Noah, 10/6/17)
• Everything Happens for a Reason (Jack, 10/20/17)
• Being Weird (Kyle, 11/3/17)
• Sports (Ali, 11/17/17)
• Filling the Water Bottle (Peter, 12/8/17)

And this doesn't even include the literacy projects or the infographics! And, of course, class wouldn't be class without getting sidetracked with our amazing talks about life. But those I'll save just for us.

I'm going to miss this class next semester!