Reading Revolution:
Inspiring Positive Life Paradigms
Student Presentations

May 9th 2012
Phoenix, Arizona

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The seventh and eighth grade students at ASU Preparatory Academy presented posters and skits after reading The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. The student projects followed an earlier presentation on the book by Kids Need to Read Executive Director Denise Gary. This literacy unit is part of the ongoing Reading Revolution program being conducted at the school by Kids Need to Read in partnership with Arizona State University and ASU Preparatory Academy. Projects focused on positive and negative methods of handling bullying, various types of abuse, difficult family relationships, attitudes toward school, and low self-esteem, among others. The student presentations were followed by group discussions. The students were highly engaged, which resulted in a positive and productive environment.

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English teacher Andrea Enger explains the procedures to the students. © Robert Gary Students prepare for their presentations. © Robert Gary Denise eagerly awaits the presentations. © Robert Gary The students in each class were broken up into groups. © Robert Gary Each group presented three posters and three skits illustrating ideas from the book. © Robert Gary Skits sometimes tackled difficult subject matter, such as physical and verbal abuse. © Robert Gary Students illustrated positive and negative methods of dealing with various problems. © Robert Gary Dealing with bullying was a popular theme. © Robert Gary Handling problems respectfully was another subject covered. © Robert Gary Skits also centered on self-respect and self-confidence. © Robert Gary A “bully” knocks books out of another student's hands. © Robert Gary A friend helps the victim. © Robert Gary The victim stands up to the bully with the help of a friend. © Robert Gary Peace © Robert Gary Another case of bullying. © Robert Gary Success in school was another hot topic. © Robert Gary More bullying. © Robert Gary Direction from Ms. Enger. © Robert Gary Difficulty in family relationships was another topic of importance to the students. © Robert Gary © Robert Gary © Robert Gary © Robert Gary Students sleeping in class. © Robert Gary Demonstrating lack of interest in school and its consequences. © Robert Gary © Robert Gary Censoring angry words after a traffic accident. © Robert Gary Dealing with a traffic accident in a more positive manner after “pressing pause.” © Robert Gary © Robert Gary Ms. Enger instructs the students before a group discussion of the skits. © Robert Gary Denise provided input on each groups' presentations. © Robert Gary © Robert Gary Each student provided input on the other groups' presentations. © Robert Gary Denise discusses the book and projects, and how they affected the students. © Robert Gary © Robert Gary © Robert Gary Students share their thoughts with Denise. © Robert Gary © Robert Gary Oops! © Robert Gary © Denise Gary © Denise Gary © Denise Gary © Denise Gary © Denise Gary © Denise Gary © Denise Gary © Denise Gary © Denise Gary © Denise Gary © Denise Gary © Denise Gary © Denise Gary © Denise Gary © Denise Gary © Denise Gary © Denise Gary © Denise Gary © Denise Gary © Denise Gary © Denise Gary © Denise Gary © Denise Gary © Denise Gary