Reader's Theater

Katrin Beinroth & Kim Leimer, International Charter School, Pawtucket, RI

 

Program Background Unit Plan Lesson Plan Teaching the Lesson

 

International Charter School Program Features


Program Model: 50/50

Languages: Spanish and English

Language of Initial Literacy Instruction: All students are taught in the partner language and English simultaneously

 

Student Background Within the Dual Language Program


Linguistic Profile: Within the Spanish/English dual language program at ICS, roughly three-quarters of the students are native Spanish speakers.

Ethnic Profile: Families’ countries of origin include Cape Verde, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, and the United States.

Percent of students in the program qualifying for free/reduced price lunch: Approximately 80%.