GEN: Help for a new teacher-7th grade, Hispanic self-contained

[Vicki Sherouse <sherouse@MARSWEB.COM>]

I have a young friend who is in the Teach for America program. His only
education training was this summer working with first graders.  He just
found out today that he will be in Washington Heights, an Hispanic area in
New York City.  He will have 32 seventh graders a day, teaching them math,
American History, language arts, and earth science.  He has 6 days to get
ready.  I have suggested he read In the Middle by Atwell.  What else does he
need to read right away to help him with classroom management and
organization?  He only knows a little Spanish himself and is from a farm in
the southwest so there is also a huge cultural gap he will need to overcome.
Also what would you suggest for some absolutely awesome read alouds to help
him get started with this group?

Vicki Sherouse, Librarian
Sentinel High School
Missoula, Montana
sherouse@marsweb.com

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