English Language Learning Through Culturally- Responsive Books

Funded Nov 28, 2023

It's been five months since my project has been completed and since my English As A New Language (ENL) students or English Language Learners (Ells) have started reading, engaging, enjoying, and learning from the books that you have donated.

The culturally-responsive themes such as inter-cultural friendships, immigration, and overcoming adversity and discrimination, embedded in all these books have provided strong connections for my ELLs to acquire the English language in a faster pace and in insightful, and enjoyable ways. Some of the language goals and skills acquired by my ELLs through these books have been vocabulary acquisition, cause and effect, comparing and contrasting, and reading comprehension by answering questions starting with the WH Words (Who, What, When, Where, Why) and How.

Once again, thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. Indeed, you have helped made an impact on my Ells' learning and life perspectives.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Golez