"Threading the Needle: Reading, Writing and Resistance"

Abstract: This interactive workshop presents a collaborative, scaffolded teaching unit that empowers Composition students to move from personal reflection to critical civic engagement, directly addressing the conference theme: Moving the Needle: From Practice to Impact. We showcase an integrated approach that begins with journaling as a key reflective practice. This process intentionally challenges students' initial resistance to academic writing by first having them brainstorm and define what resistance means on a personal level.