TEACHING MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE: A Workshop for the Middle Grades explores a wide range of works, instructional strategies, and resources.
In eight one-hour videos, teachers from across the country model approaches that make multicultural literature meaningful for students in grades five to eight. As units unfold over time, students engage in critical discussions of race, class, and social justice that inspire action for change. The featured teachers, along with leading educators, provide reflection and commentary throughout the programs. Authors share information about their writings through interviews and classroom visits.
The Web site supplements the video content with author biographies; synopses of the works; summaries of the video lessons; information on implementing the teaching strategies; student work samples; interviews with authors, teachers, and commentators; annotated bibliographies; and selected short works of literature featured in the workshop. The workshop guide includes discussion questions, activities, assignments, and guidance for facilitating professional development.
Engagement and Dialogue
Workshop 1: Julia Alvarez, James McBride, Lensey Namioka, and more
Workshop 2: Judith Ortiz Cofer and Nikki Grimes
Research and Discovery
Workshop 3: Shirley Sterling and Laura Tohe
Workshop 4: Edwidge Danticat, An Na, Laurence Yep, and more
Historical and Cultural Context
Workshop 5: Christopher Paul Curtis
Workshop 6: Langston Hughes and Christopher Moore
Social Justice and Action
Workshop 7: Alma Flor Ada, Pam Muñoz Ryan, and Paul Yee
Workshop 8: Joseph Bruchac and Francisco Jiménez
(More information HERE.)
In eight one-hour videos, teachers from across the country model approaches that make multicultural literature meaningful for students in grades five to eight. As units unfold over time, students engage in critical discussions of race, class, and social justice that inspire action for change. The featured teachers, along with leading educators, provide reflection and commentary throughout the programs. Authors share information about their writings through interviews and classroom visits.
The Web site supplements the video content with author biographies; synopses of the works; summaries of the video lessons; information on implementing the teaching strategies; student work samples; interviews with authors, teachers, and commentators; annotated bibliographies; and selected short works of literature featured in the workshop. The workshop guide includes discussion questions, activities, assignments, and guidance for facilitating professional development.
Engagement and Dialogue
Workshop 1: Julia Alvarez, James McBride, Lensey Namioka, and more
Workshop 2: Judith Ortiz Cofer and Nikki Grimes
Research and Discovery
Workshop 3: Shirley Sterling and Laura Tohe
Workshop 4: Edwidge Danticat, An Na, Laurence Yep, and more
Historical and Cultural Context
Workshop 5: Christopher Paul Curtis
Workshop 6: Langston Hughes and Christopher Moore
Social Justice and Action
Workshop 7: Alma Flor Ada, Pam Muñoz Ryan, and Paul Yee
Workshop 8: Joseph Bruchac and Francisco Jiménez
(More information HERE.)
