Controversial Criticism

As an aspiring teacher to be, there are many classes, papers, ePortfolio assignments and exams that provide us with a degree to teach in all subject content, at an early age.  We are introduced, at an early stage in the game, that to abide by the rules and curriculum, we will create a fairly productive school year, but what they don't tell you is the long list of rules and worksheets and books that you must complete by this date and this time at this location with this pen and so on and so forth.  What would happen if a teacher made her own twist, or dug deeper into an issue that has never been dug before?  This is the idea behind the blog that I have created.  A way to discuss and show how the controversial criticisms published throughout the education world today, may be used in power to teach some of the strongest lessons.  Whether it be from a "banned" book or not following step by step the process of reading, I believe that these ideas will create stronger readers and writers in the classroom.  My idea is to create a weekly idea, that is possibly way out of the ballpark, that many teachers might not even consider.  As long as the ideas remain appropriate and lawful, I believe that it can fit somewhere within a classroom.  Controversy in curriculum is something that we do not see throughout the elementary schools, but adding just a little can provide a well thought out plan to get our students thinking deeper in their reading and writing.