This book is a practical, research-based, classroom-ready resource for English language arts teachers interested in learning how to incorporate culturally relevant pedagogy into all aspects of their instruction, including writing, reading, and vocabulary lessons. It also provides suggestions for building an inclusive classroom environment in which all students’ backgrounds are valued.Topics covered:Writing strategies and diverse textsDialect and student writingApplying reading strategies to texts that represent diverse backgroundsUsing reading strategies in out-of-school contextsConsidering students’ funds of knowledge and language awarenessConnecting linguistic diversity to word-root instructionBuilding an inclusive classroom environment The appendix features several useful tools, including a study guide, a comprehensive list of suggested texts, recommendations for parent communication, and reproducible tools for the classroom. The study guide and reproducibles are available for free download from our website at www.routledge.com/9781138393318.