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OverviewThis dynamic book examines how literacy learning can be expanded and redefined using the medium of spoken word poetry. The author tells the story of a passionate Language Arts teacher and his work with The Power Writers, an after-school writing community of Latino and African-American students. Featuring rich portraits of literacy in action, this book introduces teaching practices for fostering peer support, generating new vocabulary, discussing issues of Standard American English, and using personal experiences as literary inspiration. Drawing from literature in both literacy research and cultural studies, this book Provides a model for incorporating “open mic” formats and the public sharing of reading and writing in literacy classes with urban youth. Shows how teachers can approach teaching with profound respect for student cultures, languages, and life experiences. Offers a new way of talking about literacy with urban high school students, including new terminology generated by the teachers and students. Explores what it means for Language Arts teachers to be “practitioners of the craft.” Full Product DetailsAuthor: Maisha T. Fisher , Anne Haas DysonPublisher: Teachers' College Press Imprint: Teachers' College Press Volume: v. 86 Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.181kg ISBN: 9780807747704ISBN 10: 080774770 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 06 April 2007 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMaisha T. Fisher is an assistant professor in the Division of Educational Studies at Emory University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |