RDG 350 Wk 5 Discussion – Multicultural Literature

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RDG 350 Wk 5 Discussion - Multicultural Literature
RDG 350 Wk 5 Discussion – Multicultural Literature
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RDG 350 Wk 5 Discussion – Multicultural Literature

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Review the rubric.

Due no later than Thursday

Read “5 Ways Literature Can Teach Global Lessons in Elementary Classes” from Edutopia.

Select a multicultural book that would be about different cultures, languages, or disabilities that you might use in your classroom to teach.

Evaluate your multicultural book using evaluative criteria from the textbook, outside resources, or the website http://www.pages.drexel.edu/~dea22/multicultural.html

(Criteria for Evaluating Multicultural Literature).

Share the book that you identified as a piece of multicultural literature. Keep in mind that multicultural literature is literature that reflects cultural groups.

Reflect on each of the questions below and then create a post sharing your thoughts on these questions.

Your response should be a minimum of 200 words.

  • Share the multicultural book you chose by stating the title, author, and a brief synopsis. What cultural aspect does your book share?
  • Evaluate the multicultural book you are sharing by explaining the criteria used and how it is reflected in the book.
  • Suggest at least one classroom activity you might use with the book . How might you use the book to teach a global lesson? Explain your answer.
  • Are there issues in addition to benefits in using multicultural literature in the classroom? If so, what are they?

Review the College’s Conceptual Framework.

  • How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?

Due by Monday

Post to at least 2 of your classmates in a minimum of 100 words. Be constructive and professional

Review the rubric.