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Artifact 2 Analysis
This is done through creating learning experiences that foster connections between students first
language and English. In doing so, learning becomes contextualized, and students identity and
While the accompanying artifact focuses on the organic literacies that native English
speakers bring into the classroom, the same concept applies to ELLs. Students first language is
not only a form of communication, but also as a way of making meaning and solving problems in
making and problem solving strategies has promoted a more student centered curriculum in my
classroom. I, now, build learning experiences that that allow students to explore new content by
using their organic, or native, literacies. This promotes learning by allowing students to develop