What does it mean to be multicultural and how do we incorporate this into the classroom?

This blog invites viewers to explore the meaning of multiculturalism in the classroom through activities. These activities include reading children's literature, watching music videos and reading lyrics, viewing graphics, artwork, and oral retellings!

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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Choral Reading of Folktales

Another piece of children’s literature is “Always Room for One More” a Scottish folktale by Sorche Nic Leodhas, which focuses on family, kindness, and generosity to strangers.  This story was originally a song, which was later changed through oral tradition.  In class, I will use this folktale as a choral reading to help the children get the flow and be able to read it fluently as a class.  Since the folktale originated in Scotland, I have included a website with a great way to share one’s culture and tradition, and demonstrate the various occupations of the people of Scotland.  It is a great story to emphasize the importance of family!
Always Room for One More

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