ES 317 Middle Level Methods
Reading Groups for one of two articles
Geneva Gay’s Lessons from Teachers
Using Culturally Relevant Pedagogy OR Gloria Ladson-Billing’s
But that’s Just Good Teaching! The Case for Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
Content Connector
As the content connector, it is your job to find a connection between the article you read,
our teaching profession and your own personal life. This means connecting the reading to
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Your own life
Current events in the community, region, state, region, etc.
Field experiences
Other writings or media on the same topic
Think about one connection today’s reading generated. List the connection and briefly
explain its relationship.
Discussion Director
As the discussion director, it is your job to write down one original thought-provoking
question you think your group would like to talk about based on the article.
Literary Luminary
As the literary luminary, it is your job to read aloud one part of the article to your group
in order to help your group members remember some interesting, powerful, puzzling or
important sections of the text. You decide which passage or paragraphs are worth reading
aloud, and justify your reasons for selecting them. Type the passage on this form along
with your reason for choosing the passage.
Location
Page:
Paragraph:
Reason for choosing the passage