Description
Book SynopsisHow can you incorporate antiracist practices into specific subject areas? This practical guide answers that question and provides a road map for introducing antiracism into the English language arts (ELA) classroom with teacher-friendly tools and strategies.
Drawing on foundational and cutting-edge knowledge of antiracism, expert Keisha Rembert responds to the following questions: What does antiracism look like in the English language arts classroom, given the unique responsibilities of the ELA educator; why is it vital to implement antiracist practices that are relevant to your classroom and school; and how can you enact antiracist pedagogies that foster critical engagement and stimulate a culture of antiracism?
Aligned with National Council of Teachers of English standards, this accessible resource is replete with hands-on antiracist activities, teacher insights and interviews, questions to spark reflection and action and lesson plans and is es
Table of Contents
Contents
Meet the Author
Acknowledgements
Preface
Section One: Exposition
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- Building Background: How did we get here?
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- Introspection: Where should I start my anti-racist journey?
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Section Two: Rising Action
- Laying the Foundation: How can I create a standard and culture of antiracism in the classroom?
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- Shifting Your Instruction: What does instruction in an antiracist ELA classroom look like?
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Section Three: Climax
- Student Impact: What are the effects of an antiracist ELA classroom on students?
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Section Four: Falling Action
- Beyond the Noise: How should I handle praise, criticism and build community?
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Section Five: Resolution
- Beyond Race: What are some additional benefits of an antiracist ELA classroom?
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- Looking Back and Thinking Ahead: How do I evaluate the antiracist classroom and keep moving forward?
