Reaction to Reading:
Candidate describes what he or she agreed with and disagreed with in the book and cites specific passages from the reading together with detailed examples to support his/her beliefs. Candidate also cites at least one other outside source to support the perspective expressed in the review.
Understanding Challenges & Opportunities for Overcoming Challenges:
Candidate discusses the challenges associated with implementing culturally & linguistically responsive instruction in specific terms and offers at least 2 or more proposed solutions to overcoming the challenges. Candidate cites at least one outside source to support the argument.
Plan for Implementation:
Candidate proposes a detailed plan of implementation of culturally & linguistically responsive instruction by laying out the steps he or she will take and how this book can be used as a resource for implementation. The candidate reflects on his/her own biases that could stand in the way of effective implementation. The candidate includes a detailed plan for using the resources in the appendices of the book.
Write a book report that analyzes this book based upon information you have learned in your courses and your own experiences.
What do you agree with? What do you disagree with? Cite specific passages to support your beliefs and provide detailed examples to support your opinions.
What challenges do you anticipate with implementing culturally & linguistically responsive instruction? What are some solutions to overcoming these challenges?
Create a plan for implementation of culturally & linguistically responsive instruction, including your grade and content area of licensure. Explain how this book can be used as a resource in your plan. Reflect on your own biases that could stand in the way of effective implementation. How will you use the resources included in the appendices?
Book:
Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning: Classroom Practices for Student Success by Sharroky Hollie
