Tapestry: A Multicultural Anthology (Globe Tapestry)

This literature-based program adds a unique multicultural dimension to the reading curriculum while building important language arts and social studies skills. This high-interest anthology features accessible, authentic literature by Native Americans, Latinos, African Americans, and European immigrants.

• Contains more than 50 reproducible activit masters for assessment and literacy skills practice. You'll also find:
• Features a high-interest, theme-based organization that enables students to make important connections.
• an extensive multicultural staff development section
• Unit openers provide valuable background information, including time lines that connect the selections to historical periods and important events.
• detailed theme and lesson teaching plans, suggestions for cross-disciplinary teaching opportunities, ESL/LEP concept development questions and complete answer keys.
• Pre- and post-reading activities prompt students to become more effective readers by focusing on critical thinking, cultural perspectives, literary genre, and the author's craft.
• Beautiful, authentic illustrations and a remarkable 16-page, full-color art section expose students to a rich variety of multicultural art.
• The integrated writing strand and built-in Stuudent Handbook reinforce basic writing process skills across the curriculum.
• Tapestry can stand alone as a core literature text, or it amy be used as a supplementary text in literature, U.S. history, and humanities programs