Portfolio+Requirements


 * Telling America’s Story: Language and Literacy for Learning Traditional American History **


 * INTEGRATING ENGLISH LITERACY AND SECOND LANGUAGE STRATEGIES IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL AMERICAN HISTORY CURRICULUM **

**Participants’ Final Product:** Upon the completion of the History Institute (10 sessions), participating teachers are expected to have developed a //History Curriculum Portfolio.//


 * Part I. Introduction **

a. Participants need to choose a //thought-provoking title//. b. A reflective piece 1-2 pages describing your experience as a participant in the TASELL Institute ( Including reasons for participating in the program and your own professional biography). c. A brief description of the portfolio.


 * Part II. History Content **

a. Reflection on History Content from Spring and Fall (1 page). b. Examples of History Content; articles, Power-Points and documents.


 * Part III. ELL/ELA Content **

a. Reflection on ELL/ELA pedagogy and content (1 page). b. Examples of ELL/ELA content; scaffolding strategies, sheltered instruction and other strategies, including articles and activities.


 * Part IV. Teacher-Created Activities **

a. Overview of lessons/activities b. Spring Presentation c. *Thematic Unit d. *A ssigned work e. Resources and appendices for activities


 * *All components to be explained in separate handouts **