This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
My students are a diverse group of English Language Learners that represent various cultures and languages from across the globe: Mexico, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Ecuador, the Yemen, Senegal, and Mali to name a few. This group of K-3 English Language Learners resides in the south Bronx, which has one of the highest poverty rates in the country. The families of most of my students have limited to no resources at home to support their educational and academic needs. They are learning English as well as academic content, which is a challenge! They rely on their school to provide that support... All of my students are very excited to be back in school in this year and are ready to learn!
"Once you learn to read, you will be forever free." - Frederick Douglass
Most of my students struggle with reading and are below grade level in regard to their literacy skills in English. I invite you to assist me with their education!
My Project
The materials in this project will be used to create a diverse class library and for read-alouds. Students feel welcome and validated when they see themselves reflected in the texts used in the classroom. Students will place the books in their baggies to read during independent reading time. Books such as, “Whistle for Willie” by Ezra Jack Keats and “Last Stop on Market Street” by Matt de la Pena, will be used as a read aloud to address Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and literacy skills. These stories can be used to analyze the main character or to locate the main idea of a text with supporting details.
My goal is to create a culturally responsive classroom by providing a library of books with characters that represent the students.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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