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Language & Literacy

Family Focus

Newsletter

MAIN FEATURE

In this section, create the main feature of the family focus newsletter and include the following:

1. Choose two (2) cultural or linguistic considerations/influences that impact a child’s language and literacy in an early childhood environment.

2. Use at least one (1) credible source, such as NAEYC, or another outside source to support your topics.

· Your sources can include books, journal articles, or appropriate websites.

· Include all resources under the Resource section on your newsletter.

3. Remember, you are targeting this newsletter to families.

· Use a suitable tone and appropriate language including proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

IMPLICATIONS FOR TEACHINGS

In this section, describe the implication for teaching and include the following in the family focus newsletter:

1. Describe the implications for teaching.

2. Share two (2) meaningful and practical activities for English language learners and/or their families. Be specific.

Insert a quote from your credible source. Don’t forget to cite your source.

PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES

In this section, share meaningful activities relating to the main feature of the family focus newsletter.

1. Share two (2) examples of meaningful activities that ELL families can do with their children at home.

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

In this section, share a personal experience relating to the main feature of the family focus newsletter.

1. The experience can be personal or the experience of someone else you know.

RESOURCES

In this section, provide resources for continued learning about the main feature of the family focus newsletter.

1. Provide at least two (2) helpful resources you can recommend for ELL families.

· This can include books, journal articles, or appropriate websites.

· Resources should be in APA format.