Diversity in Text
Reading is essential, but the context of reading is just as important. For students, reading constantly can help them with their vocabulary and critical thinking, while the context of the words they choose to read can help them understand the text that represents the world around them. Teachers, parents, and students can help by choosing new literacy to read. Try to pick something new they have never read. Pick a book that has a character who looks nothing like you. Read a short story that has a setting you have never experienced. Read an article by diverse authors that can shed light on new cultures or experiences. This is fundamentally important for students, as it allows them to construct meaning from various texts. As a future teacher, I find it frustrating and challenging to find valuable text to share with students. As well as nonprint text to use in the classroom. However, I have learned some tricks and tips throughout my journey, and with the help of "Get Free...