Language

Words Matter

By Jeff Tam, posted on Sep 11, 2023

The middle-school years are a wonderful time for students to learn that words matter. In this lesson, the key concept is communication. Students used text on fabric to share their ideas and created word pillows with an inspiring message. I began the lesson with a few quotes and reminded my young artists that these words and others have shaped our country. We [then] discussed how and why words matter. Words have the power to inspire our actions and bring people together.

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