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From the Back Cover This unique, practical resource helps teachers to develop studentsÕ reading, writing, and speaking abilities Ñ while introducing the students to the similarities and differences between many cultural groups. It includes 30 self-contained, easily-accessed units that provide a sound integrated language arts/social studies curriculum that develops studentsÕ conflict resolution abilities, social skills, self-esteem, and self-management abilities. The focus is on using daily quotations, literacy activities, and multicultural literature to create a classroom that values cultural differences.Thirty cultures are integrated into the unit activities to give students a chance to understand their own and othersÕ cultures. Thirty-nine high quality blackline masters appear at the end of the book to both assist studentsÕ learning. Activities for journal writing, cooperative learning, reading response groups, for individuals, pairs, and the whole class are included for each unit to support new methods of instruction.K-6 Classroom Teachers. A Longwood Professional Book