I think this is a good example of student-centered curriculum, as well as reflection, as they were able to change the project for the next year but still get the overall genius from it and excitement for the students. The second group may have learned more in some ways with the additions of the sales and donations, which shows empathy. I like how it gives the organic feel to the project and living process that can continue to grow.

First, when she was talking about the sharing portion of their lists to help them get to know each other, instead of staying with the same group she had them share one thing and then find someone new and share something else from their list. This helped them to get to know more of their classmates, practice sharing and communicating, and keep active moving around the room. I also like the it could be adapted for other activities in that manner.

Second, when they came back the second day to work on revision she showed them a non-example and as a class had them analyze it on why it did or didn't look like an imitation of the author's. I hadn't thought of this method for help them with revision and I needed a new one.

I think the biggest struggle is for our pre-teens and teenagers to see outside of their own bubble, so if I can help them with different forms of writing, as well as focus on application of literacy skills I think it would be a win/win.