Making Classroom Connections: As a result of today’s session, use the padlet to respond to the following question… What was the purpose of Black Literary societies during the 19th century? How can this purpose and elements of early literary practices be transferred into the 21st century classroom to help students develop literacy presence, literacy pursuit and literary character? by Shameeka Williams

Making Classroom Connections: As a result of today’s session, use the padlet to respond to the following question… What was the purpose of Black Literary societies during the 19th century? How can this purpose and elements of early literary practices be transferred into the 21st century classroom to help students develop literacy presence, literacy pursuit and literary character? by Shameeka Williams https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2 en-us 2021-03-05 20:59:35 UTC 2025-09-27 11:44:57 UTC hello@padlet.com Literacy was viewed as the means of building reading and writing skills and knowledge, as well as the means to shape their identities and critical understandings of themselves, of communities, and of the world. jbrady72_1 https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284346073 2021-03-08 20:23:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284346073 Literary Presence ShameekaW https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284349291 During this time African Americans wanted to leave their mark in history. They wanted equal right so, they created their own platforms by expressing themselves through writing. ]]> 2021-03-08 20:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284349291 The purpose and elements of early literacy practices can be transferred into the 21st century classroom to develop literacy presence by looking at the universal aspects and the enhancement of all students. jbrady72_1 https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284354550 2021-03-08 20:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284354550 Literacy pursuits afridas https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284360068 Literacy cannot be only be activities like reading, but its also about developing voice through discussions, debate, critique of peer work. We want literacy to promote and support literary presence. Literacy should include a pursuit of self-identity, empowerment, and self-determination. ]]> 2021-03-08 20:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284360068 Connect current events to topics taught and context. jbrady72_1 https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284361131 2021-03-08 20:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284361131 Bring back the joy and revamp some things - Skills are important but weaving in the joy into lessons and making the students feel welcome and take a genuine interest in them. jbrady72_1 https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284364656 2021-03-08 20:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284364656 ShameekaW https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284367324 They held public addresses that allowed them to educate themselves. Their goal was to have equality (political, social, educational, and economical.) ]]> 2021-03-08 20:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284367324 Literary Character https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284369842 1. When literary pursuits are enacted, students will become thinkers and resilient beings.
2. Students will have confidence in reading, writing, and sharing their ideas.
3. This confidence will transfer to other spaces in and out of the classroom.]]> 2021-03-08 20:30:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284369842 ShameekaW https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284371045 Shift: Create opportunities for student leaders to have their literary students in the classroom (expressing their goals and ideas through writing and speech)
Share their voices through writing, reading and speaking,]]> 2021-03-08 20:30:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284371045 https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284376110
-Educate ( empower) themselves, educate others and give a voice. Mental and moral improvement.

-Some strategies
Book club
The EL curriculum is starting to with RWTT ( we can encourage debating) ]]> 2021-03-08 20:31:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284376110 Literary Societies and Literacy Elevation https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284376585 The purpose was elevation - a place to project their voice. Developing their character and being able to advocate for the rights of all Black people throughout the country and create the capacity to provide a better future for all.

]]> 2021-03-08 20:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284376585 https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284381185 Mental and moral improvement

]]> 2021-03-08 20:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284381185 https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284387566 Tie literacy to JOY. Try to encorporate the 10 lessons from the black literacy society. Literacy is not just reading and writing. Focus on current events.

]]> 2021-03-08 20:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284387566 jbero https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284388925 The purpose was to share knowledge and share information with each other. Even though individual literacy was valued, these societies were highly collaborative. Any information was shared and valued. ]]> 2021-03-08 20:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284388925 We can bring back elements of the early literary circle into our class rooms by creating opportunities for students to develop self discipline, curiosity, to be fully proficient in literacy skill through speaking, reading writing and debating. This will bring literary character into the 21st century classroom. https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284389326 2021-03-08 20:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284389326 jbero https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284396062 This can be transferred to the 21st century because it reminds us of the importance of sharing knowledge and working together.
** If one person acquires knowledge it is their responsibility to pass it on to others to create a flame like effect. ]]> 2021-03-08 20:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284396062 https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284407481 Literacy brings about action and helps to foster better humanity for all. Moving forward, we would like to find stories that connect to students' lives. Incorporating stories and make books accessible that are culturally responsive will move us forward. ]]> 2021-03-08 20:39:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284407481 -Making materials accessible to students in our classrooms. https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284417454 -Book clubs can be done to increase discussion and literacy among students on the same reading level.
-4th graders were exposed to books on poetry. The books were about the culture that the students can identify with.
-Multicultural libraries.
- El curriculum shares literacy through multicultural characters.
-Not teaching the students about the same people every year during February. Teaching about positive aspects oh history as well.]]> 2021-03-08 20:41:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284417454 Defining literacy https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284421147 Literacy was connected to self-empowerment, self-determination, and self-liberation. Moving into the 21st century, we need to focus on these ideas. We need to develop the joy that black people were taught self-dicipline with a focus on making ones heart open, loving and pure.]]> 2021-03-08 20:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284421147 Also, we will focus on attributes and contributions of Black people from history. https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284421368 2021-03-08 20:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284421368 An effort to carry these practice over to the 21st century educators will have to redesign their learning goals, lesson/unit plans should be more reflect of the students identity. More importantly the text should mirror the lives of our students. https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284423444 By focusing on ones own genius one is better able to hone in on the genius of the student.

Educator express their compassion for literature by exhibiting their own enthusiasm. ]]> 2021-03-08 20:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ShameekaW/5xucj3ib8jsyknw2/wish/1284423444