Rigo Perez

Iowa State University, Elementary Education 🍎

[Rigo Perez @rperezISU]

"Drowned City" by Don Brown is a powerful and informative read. You cannot help but feel a sense of frustration, anger, and helplessness by the end. Hopefully, it will help us learn from our mistakes going forward #CI554F17

[Rigo Perez @rperezISU]

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[Rigo Perez @rperezISU]

The arts are integral to the processes of expanding communication and supporting oral and written language learning. Try using art, music, drama, dance, poetry, etc. in your classroom! #CI554F17

[Rigo Perez @rperezISU]

Read Aloud Benefits: lead to quality conversations about the book, supports a readerly identity, promotes reading as fun, & more! #CI554F17

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[Rigo Perez @rperezISU]

With a mix of real history and thrilling plots, it's no wonder why the "I Survived..." series is super popular among many students #CI554F17

[Rigo Perez @rperezISU]

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[Rigo Perez @rperezISU]

Want to try using pen pals in your classroom? Try this website to connect to other classrooms around the world! https://t.co/IPYHOr4wr9

[Rigo Perez @rperezISU]

Focused studies are a great way for students to engage in inquiry, collaborate with others, and share their learning and growth #CI554F17

[Rigo Perez @rperezISU]

A critical reader is consciously aware of how authors use language to privilege certain perspectives and marginalize others #CI554F17

[Rigo Perez @rperezISU]

Click, Clack, Moo is a great book to teach young readers about workers rights & the power of standing together to fight injustices #CI554F17

[Rigo Perez @rperezISU]

#ReadABannedBookToday https://t.co/RK9larryIX

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Your words have the power to challenge censorship. Support the freedom to read & express ideas. #bannedbooksweek https://t.co/xrQWKQHhnI

[Rigo Perez @rperezISU]

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[Rigo Perez @rperezISU]

Self-censorship is a significant problem, dont be afraid to inform & arm your students with books that are deemed "inappropriate/unsuitable"

[Rigo Perez @rperezISU]

Books have the potential to change kids' lives and as teachers, we must ensure that they are made available to them #CI554F17 #RightToRead

[Rigo Perez @rperezISU]

"The best teachers think about curriculum in terms of the conversations they want their students to be engaged in" #CI554F17 #CriticalLit

[Rigo Perez @rperezISU]

"We need more conversations that focus on diversity & differences, injustices in society, & ppl working together" #CI554F17 #DiversityCounts

[Rigo Perez @rperezISU]

A Long Walk to Water has a beautiful and inspiring message about perseverance and never losing hope #CI554F17

[Rigo Perez @rperezISU]

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