Demographics
I teach at a public school in Chicago, Illinois. At Carter School of Excellence, our student population is predominantly African American at 99%. Over the past several months, we have begun to receive an influx of migrant students who are Spanish speaking. 99.8% of our students qualify for free and reduced lunch. Over 35% of my students have Individualized Education Plans (IEP). My classroom focuses on visual and performing arts with an emphasis on Social Emotional Learning. I teach students from Pre-K through 8th grade, therefore my students have a vast range of learning styles and abilities. Differentiation and scaffolding instruction are critical for the success of my diverse learners. Following the pandemic, our district has assessed a decline in reading skills. This unit will be written for grades first through eighth, but can be modified for other grade levels as well.
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