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Culturally Responsive Texts

Katrina Edwards is horrified when a student response reveals cultural gaps in her first-grade classroom library.  She researches possibilities for expanding the diversity of texts, and shares an annotated bibliography to download linking different cultures and curricular possibilities.

Moving Beyond Bed-to-Bed Stories in First Grade

Katrina Edwards moves her first graders from writing "bed-to-bed" stories early in the year with a mentor text and writing activity that promotes self-discipline and a growth mindset.

Writing Share Structures

Katrina Edwards moves her first-grade class out of a rut with writing shares by introducing many new options.

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