
Culturally Informed Literacy Instruction in the Elementary Classroom
A Framework for Telling Our Stories
- 230 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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Culturally Informed Literacy Instruction in the Elementary Classroom
A Framework for Telling Our Stories
About this book
This text introduces an original, scalable instructional framework called Telling Our Stories (TOS), an approach for supporting culturally informed literacy instruction in the elementary classroom. Connecting the theory to practice, the TOS framework centers the cultural heritage and experiences of students and offers a roadmap to scientifically and pedagogically sound instruction.
Aligned with current curriculum standards, chapters feature authentic examples and case studies, reflection questions, and writing activities that will foster a culture of inclusion, community, and academic rigor. The many practical strategies promote students' learning and appreciation of diversity through academic reading and writing as well as positive school-family and school-community relations. Readers will come away with new ideas, tools, and a thorough understanding of how to integrate culturally informed practices in ways that support the learning of all children. Accessible and comprehensive, this is an essential text for pre-service teachers in courses on ELA methods and literacy instruction, as well as practicing teachers.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half-Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction: A Message to Our Readers
- Part I Fundamentals of Telling Our Stories
- Part II Telling Our Stories in Action: Case Studies and Implementation
- Part III Looking Back and Looking Forward
- Appendix A: Professional Books on Writing Instruction
- Appendix B: The Charrette
- Appendix C: Classroom Vignettes for Four TOS Stages
- Appendix D: Autobiography and Biography Questionnaire (Fifth Grade)
- Appendix E: TOS Compare and Contrast T-Chart
- About the Authors
- Index