Article Title

Transcribing Arts and Identities: A Case Study on Literacies at Guadalupe Middle School

Authors

R. Joseph Rodríguez, California State University, FresnoFollow

Publication Date

Fall 2017

Abstract

Through single-case study research at a middle school site, students whose first language is Spanish gain instruction in an English language arts classroom using literary works with guided, close reading. Moreover, students’ background, cultural, and prior knowledge are consulted by the teacher as literature comes to life via socially responsible biliteracies, which value students’ identities and cultural and linguistic wealth in the presence of bilingual literary narratives. Through a teacher’s literary lesson planning that complements students’ social interests, students are able to communicate their developing and bridging biliteracies, increase critical literacy awareness, and practice bilingual abilities through interactive instructional lessons with literary selections.

Recommended Citation

Rodríguez, R. Joseph (2017) "Transcribing Arts and Identities: A Case Study on Literacies at Guadalupe Middle School," Journal of Pedagogy, Pluralism, and Practice: Vol. 9: Iss. 1, Article 13.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/jppp/vol9/iss1/13