As educators, we understand that it is important to share information with parents and families in your program. Creating strong partnerships are key, and consistent and meaningful communication is an effective way to build this partnership.
For this component of your course project, you will create a newsletter that shares both knowledge and ideas with ELL parents and families.
Your newsletter content should be a different than what was selected for your professional focus newsletter. ( PLEASE DO NOT CHOOSE Native language of the learner OR Exposure of the learner to the language)
To complete this assignment, following the steps below.
Step 1: Choose two (2) cultural or linguistic considerations/influences that impact a child’s language and literacy acquisition in an early childhood environment and use that as the main focus of your newsletter.
Step 2: Use the Family Focus Newsletter Template
Your newsletter content should be different than what was selected for your professional focus newsletter.
Step 3: Include the following elements in your family focus newsletter:
- Main Feature. Create the main feature of the article noting particular cultural or linguistic influences on children’s language and literacy acquisition in early childhood settings.
- 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.
- Implications for Teaching. Describe how the considerations/influences discussed in the Main Feature could impact English Language Learners and their families.
- Practical Activities for English Language Learners. Share two (2) examples of meaningful activities that ELL families can do with their children at home.
- Shared Experience. Share an experience relating to this topic. The experience can be personal or the experience of someone you know.
- Resources. Provide at least two (2) helpful resources you can recommend to ELL families on the topics discussed in the Main Feature.
- Resources should be in APA format.
Remember, you are targeting this newsletter to ELL parents and families. Use a suitable tone and appropriate language including proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Be sure to cite any research sources in APA format.
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Main Feature
30% of total grade
Mastery
Comprehensive attempt to discuss two (2) cultural and linguistic considerations/influences on children’s language and literacy acquisition in early childhood settings; one credible resource used. In-depth details and examples provided.
Implications for Teaching
20% of total grade
Mastery
Comprehensive attempt to describe how the considerations/influences influence discussed in the Main Feature could impact English language learners and their families. In-depth details and examples provided.
Practical Activities
20% of total grade
Mastery
Comprehensive attempt to share two (2) examples of meaningful activities that ELL families can do with their children at home. In-depth details and examples provided.
Shared Experience
10% of total grade
Mastery
Comprehensive attempt to share an experience related to the considerations/influences discussed in the Main Feature. In-depth details and examples provided.
Resources
10% of total grade
Mastery
Comprehensive attempt to provide two (2) helpful resources. APA format and citation are correct.
Tone, Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation
5% of total grade
Mastery
Comprehensive attempt to use a suitable tone for target audience (families), complete sentences and proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Minor or no errors.
Newsletter Layout
5% of total grade
Mastery
Comprehensive attempt to format newsletter with proper headings and appropriate images and font size. Newsletter has a professional flow and minor or no layout errors (Including but not limited to spacing, font size, images, clipart, and/or large gaps between sections).