Discipline: Professional Resources
Copyright: 2007
Grade(s): K - 8
Delivery Method: Print
Province: National
Imprint: Heinemann
Author(s): Karen S. Vocke
Language(s): English
Migrant farm laborers are often called America’s “invisible people”—a term that, tragically, is just as applicable to their children. Because their lives are transitory and their English skills often limited, our opportunities to have a lasting impact on their literacy education are far too brief. But that makes these children no less deserving of our full commitment. In “Where Do I Go from Here?” Karen Vocke describes how to make the most of each day, creating an educational experience that will serve all children long after they leave our classrooms.
Always mindful of state standards and assessment requirements, Vocke demonstrates how to modify the curriculum and adapt strategies to facilitate English language acquisition and content-area knowledge. She provides vital information on:
All this is supported by a wealth of helpful materials, including additional resources for working with migrant families, organizations you can contact for more information, recommended children’s literature and wordless picture books, and letters and announcements to parents in both English and Spanish.
Use the ideas in “Where Do I Go from Here?” to create a welcoming learning environment that values inclusion and diversity. Give every student the same chance for a literate life. In the process, you’ll soon see the future of America’s “invisible” students in a bright, new light.