1st Edition

The Antiracist English Language Arts Classroom

By Keisha Rembert Copyright 2024
302 Pages 20 B/W Illustrations
by Eye On Education

302 Pages 20 B/W Illustrations
by Eye On Education

302 Pages 20 B/W Illustrations
by Eye On Education

How can you incorporate antiracist practices into specific subject areas? This practical guide answers that question and provides a road map for introducing antiracism into the English language arts (ELA) classroom with teacher-friendly tools and strategies. Drawing on foundational and cutting-edge knowledge of antiracism, expert Keisha Rembert responds to the following questions: What does... Read more

Contents

Meet the Author

Acknowledgements

Preface

Section One: Exposition

  1. Building Background: How did we get here?
  2. Introspection: Where should I start my anti-racist journey?
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    Section Two: Rising Action

  4. Laying the Foundation: How can I create a standard and culture of antiracism in the classroom?
  5. Shifting Your Instruction: What does instruction in an antiracist ELA classroom look like?
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    Section Three: Climax

  7. Student Impact: What are the effects of an antiracist ELA classroom on students?
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    Section Four: Falling Action

  9. Beyond the Noise: How should I handle praise, criticism and build community?
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    Section Five: Resolution

  11. Beyond Race: What are some additional benefits of an antiracist ELA classroom?
  12. Looking Back and Thinking Ahead: How do I evaluate the antiracist classroom and keep moving forward?

Biography

Keisha Rembert is a nationally recognized and multi-award-winning educator who spent more than 15 years teaching middle grades ELA and History. Currently, she teaches future educators and leads the education departments’ DEI efforts at National Louis University, USA. She is also on the board of the Assembly on Literature for Adolescents and is co-chair of the Committee Against Racism and Bias at the National Council of Teachers of English.