Author: Shawnda Fukano

I am a biliteracy coach at a Spanish-English dual language elementary school and an OCDE Project GLAD trainer. My son and twin daughters keep me pretty busy, but when I have a spare moment you can find me digging in my garden, baking in my kitchen, exploring at the beach, or writing in my journal.
Over-Scaffolding: Beware of the Temptation!
ELL · learning support · multilingual · plan

Over-Scaffolding: Beware of the Temptation!

Shawnda Fukano5 Comments

We went into teaching to support students with learning. Sometimes, though, our well-intentioned supports can get in the way of learning and growing.

Language-Focused Strategy Groups: Supporting Language Learning in Writing Workshop
ELL · language · strategy lessons

Language-Focused Strategy Groups: Supporting Language Learning in Writing Workshop

Shawnda Fukano5 Comments

Do you have ELL students in your classroom? Support their language development within the writing workshop with language-focused strategy groups!

Integrating Social Justice Work Into Writing
cultural relevance · equity · social justice

Integrating Social Justice Work Into Writing

Shawnda Fukano2 Comments

I became a teacher to promote equity and social justice, but I'm not always sure what to do next for and with my students. The Social Justice Standards provide a roadmap for educators and integrate especially well with writing.

Chants for Writing: Support Routines, Conventions, and Craft
back to school · bilingual · conventions · craft · ELL · multilingual · routines

Chants for Writing: Support Routines, Conventions, and Craft

Shawnda Fukano4 Comments

Chants are a highly engaging teaching strategy that support multilingual and monolingual learners alike. Try them out for teaching routines, conventions, and craft in writing workshop.