Strategically Selecting Texts to Deepen Comprehension and Drive Equity

This informative session will be led by Marie Zarro, English Lead and Children's Literature Advocate. Marie will share practical insights that she uses to vet, select and integrate books that drive both high academic rigour and powerful equitable outcomes in her school.

What will be covered in the session?

Spot a Great Book: Identify the signs of truly high-quality children's literature, focusing on strong stories, amazing illustrations and important messages.

Ensure Every Child is Seen: Select books that genuinely reflect the diverse backgrounds and cultures of your learners, making sure your classroom library offers both mirrors and windows.

Create a Discovery System: Establish a simple, efficient system for tracking and vetting newly published titles by leveraging trusted online resources, review journals and peer networks.

Build Thematic Units: Strategically choose and group multiple books around a shared theme to deepen student understanding and support connected learning across the curriculum.

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