Project GRAD Houston
3000 Richmond, Suite 400
Houston, Texas 77098
832-325-0325 (main)
Ann B. Stiles, Ed. D.
Executive Director
832-325-0467
Email
“This I Believe”
Grade Level: Grade 6 and up
Content area(s): ELA, Visual Arts
Classroom Time: Two one hour and fifteen minute periods
Purpose: Understanding what the main idea, supporting details and philosophy.
Skills Addressed:
ELA skill: Main idea
ELA skill: Organization in writing
Visual Arts Skill: Subject matter, symbols and ideas
Visual Arts skill: Evaluation/assessment
Supplies: Paper, pencil, internet connection, handouts, classroom computers or computer center
The mission of Project GRAD is to ensure a quality public education for all students in economically disadvantaged communities so that high school and college graduation rates increase.