Kensey Jones, a volunteer at a shelter and a second-grade teacher, wanted to assign her students the assignment of writing a persuasive essay from the standpoint of shelter animals.
She put the concept to the test by bringing a rescue dog to class.
They enjoyed it, gained knowledge about how the shelter functions, and were motivated to complete the creative task.
Kensey picked the animals in shelters that are typically more difficult to place.
From the viewpoint of the shelter animal, the kids made an effort to convince the prospective adopters.
Many skills were learned through this persuasive writing assignment, including empathy, persuasion, and audience connection.
A cat and all 23 dogs found new homes.
The RACC shelter and Trinity Episcopal School continue to work together. An image from Junior Work Week is shown here.
Kensey believes that it was a great idea that other shelters and schools should adopt.
