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Jessica Acree. Final Exam Pecha Kucha. Creating a Foundation for the English Classroom. Building a Classroom Community. Positive social skills and academic achievement. Critical Literacy. Reading to understand the world!. Culturally Responsive English Instruction.
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Jessica Acree Final Exam Pecha Kucha
Building a Classroom Community • Positive social skills and academic achievement.
Critical Literacy • Reading to understand the world!
Culturally Responsive English Instruction • Connecting student background and interests.
Social Justice • Guidelines and equality
Best Practices in Teaching Literature • Literature Circles • Small Groups
Literature and Assessment • How do we do it?
Effective Writing Instruction • Use Effective Writing Skills • Foster Creativity
Teaching Grammar in Context • Writing Workshops • Grammar Mini-Lessons
Connections to Culturally Responsive English Instruction • Focus writing prompts on student interest.
Best practices in Classroom Discussion Fishbowl !!!
Facilitating Discussion • Teacher/Student Facilitators
Connection to Culturally Responsive English Instruction Personal Connection to Discussion
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