Many young readers are drawn to graphic novels, with their vivid illustrations and turn-the-page pacing. Here are some of our favorite graphic novels that feature stories and characters from different cultures and countries around the world. You’ll also find memoirs and other narrative nonfiction, told in new ways through the graphic format. Discover many more related titles with Book Finder.
Learn more about books across multiple genres that are representative of the diverse world in which we live, including diversity in race, class, disability, and religion. You’ll also find innovative approaches for bringing children and books together, as well as content analyses and descriptions of titles that share common features.
Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, is primarily celebrated by followers of the Hindu, Sikh, and Jain faiths. Diwali is an autumn festival, and the main celebration takes place on the day of the new Moon, when the sky is at its darkest. On the night of Diwali, communities light candles and clay lamps (called diyas), placing them throughout their homes and in the streets to light up the dark night. Families gather together to celebrate.
When dealing with a bureaucracy — and school districts are bureaucracies — you need to keep detailed records. Logs, journals, and calendars provide answers and support memories and testimonies. This article provides examples of how to keep a paper trail.
While research does not show that the 4-day week results in lower reading scores, that may indicate that we’re not careful enough in our use of instructional time — providing a substantial amount of the kinds of word, fluency, comprehension, and writing instruction that results in learning.
This commentary discusses what disciplinary literacy is and why it is important. It then discusses the ways in which elementary school teachers can infuse aspects of disciplinary literacy into elementary instruction. It argues that the Common Core Standards, even those at the K-6 level, are providing avenues for preparation for disciplinary literacy.
