Description
Book SynopsisHighlights how English Language Arts teachers can design and implement instruction that helps students see that they are supported. The book provides strategies for teaching literacy based on the authors’ extensive knowledge and experience in trauma-sensitive instruction, adolescent literacy, and culturally responsive-sustaining pedagogies.
Trade Review"The authors describe the negative effects of trauma and give suggestions to teachers for how they can help without taking on the role of certified school counselors…. They recommend various classroom activities, including using text sets, book clubs, reading conferences, anticipation guides, circles of viewpoints, and writing conferences."—CHOICE
"(A)n approachable, actionable, and relevant reference for literacy instructors."—Teachers College Record
Table of Contents
- Contents (Tentative)
- Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- 1. Introduction
- What Is Trauma?
- Trauma in Schools
- How Does Trauma Influence Learning?
- How Can Schools Become More Supportive Places?
- The Purpose of This Book
- Who are We and Why are We Writing This Book?
- 2. Three Pillars of Trauma-Sensitive Literacy Instruction
- The Research Base for This Book
- Five Pillars of Trauma-Sensitive Literacy Instruction: A Framework
- 3. Curating Appropriate, High-Quality Literature in TSLI
- What Does Literature Have to Do With It?
- Curating Novels to Build Classroom Libraries
- Conclusion
- 4. Critical Dialogue and Discussion in TSLI
- Dialogic Teaching and Critical Literacy Practices
- 5. Using Writing in TSLI
- What About Teachers? Should We Be Using Expressive Writing to Support Students Experiencing Trauma?
- Teaching Writing in Trauma-Sensitive Ways: A Vignette
- Conclusion
- 6. Critical Inquiry in TSLI
- Critical Inquiry as a Trauma-Sensitive Literacy Practice
- Guiding Principles for Designing Units of Trauma-Sensitive Critical Inquiry
- Conclusion
- 7. Hot Moments—Teacher Self Care
- Handling "Hot Moments"
- The Emotional Labor of Teaching, Compassion Fatigue, and Compassion Satisfaction
- Conclusion
- References
- Index
- About the Authors
