Embracing Translanguaging in the Classroom with Bilingual Texts
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Posted on: February 28, 2023
Using more than one language supports English learners and helps create an equitable environment.
Literature: Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
Posted on: February 28, 2023
Celebrating Students’ Identities and Experiences With Culturally Relevant Texts
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Posted on: November 29, 2022
Selecting stories that reflect students’ interests and backgrounds can be a useful tool for increasing classroom participation and engagement.
Reading Relevance Log
Teachers can use this log to gain insight on whether or not a particular text was culturally relevant to their students. It includes yes-or-no questions and can be filled out each time students read a new text. Teachers can then use the insights gained to make decisions on whether or not to select other similar texts.
Reading Interests Survey
Gain insight about your students and their reading interests by having them fill out this survey. Use the information gathered to select culturally relevant texts that students will find interesting and important.
Supporting Your Children's and Teens' Home Learning: Selecting Texts for Standards-Aligned Practice
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Posted on: March 24, 2020
Three areas to consider when picking a text and a listing of websites with free texts to read.