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Dear Zoe
Welcome to the Scholastic International eNews, a bimonthly electronic newsletter filled with free teaching resources, information on best teaching practices, exclusive special offers, and much more. Scholastic, the world’s #1 children’s publisher and the most trusted name in education, is dedicated to providing teachers with the tools and resources they need to help students develop a love of learning. We hope you find this newsletter valuable.
Guided Reading at The American School in Barcelona
 The diverse student population at The American School in Barcelona (ASB) represents 45 nationalities. Unsurprisingly, this school has had to find ways to accommodate the varied English literacy needs of the their students. One particular challenge for the school was finding supplemental materials that would engage all students as well as be appropriate for students at many different reading levels.
After much deliberation, ASB selected Scholastic Guided Reading to supplement their basal program. Learn how this vast collection of carefully-leveled books accommodated the school’s needs and see how they have used these books for additional activities that captivate and include every student.
Click here to learn more about The American School of Barcelona and Scholastic Guided Reading.
Teaching Kids to be Global Citizens
 Across the world schools are recognizing the importance of global awareness. A recent article in Scholastic Instructor magazine takes a look at five schools in the United States that are committed to broadening their students’ educational experience. Whether it’s learning a new language, communicating with other students worldwide, or going to visit another school and see a new place first-hand, these schools are committed to offering their students international perspective as a part of their standard education.
Lessons about simple traditions such as food and festivals are not enough to act as an international curriculum. At John Stanford International School in Seattle, Washington, Japanese and Kenyan math techniques are incorporated in the students’ math class. A challenge in the U.S. has been recognition that English alone is not enough for students. At John Stanford, students participate in half-day language immersion programs.
To learn more about these schools and their programs, read the full article here.
English Language Learners
HELP! I don’t teach ELL!
 It is a challenge for any teacher to work with students on various levels. Add English language learners (ELLs) to a classroom and the situation becomes even more complicated. ELL experts Katherine Davies Samway and Dorothy Taylor answer tough questions to tackle classroom issues and help teachers integrate ELLs seamlessly into their classroom.
Read the full story here.
Be sure to check out the Scholastic ELL blog that provides strategies for working with English language learners. Check back often for updates!
Some recent posts include:
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Using contextual clues with English language
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Making texts accessible to students by organizing classroom libraries by Lexile level. (10/2/08) |
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Teaching tips to use on a daily basis to communicate with English language learners. (9/25/08) |
New And Noteworthy Titles!
Too Many Toys
By David Shannon
Grades K–3
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Into the Volcano
By Don Wood
Grades 2–5
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Looking for Miza
By Craig Hatfield
Grades 3–7
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Inkdeath
By Cornelia Funke
Grades 4–7
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