Get Teaching Tolerance Text Selection Tool

Filling out the Teaching Tolerance Text Selection Tool is essential for educators seeking to select texts that promote diversity and critical literacy. This guide will provide a step-by-step approach to ensure you complete the form effectively.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the Teaching Tolerance Text Selection Tool.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your browser.
2. Begin by entering the title of the text in the designated field. Ensure to specify the author and, if applicable, the illustrator.
3. In the 'Text Type' section, indicate whether the text is informational or literature by checking the appropriate box.
4. Move on to the 'Consideration I: Complexity' section. For the quantitative measure, use the Lexile Measure provided or analyze the text as instructed to determine its complexity.
5. Next, assess the qualitative measures of complexity such as meaning/purpose, structure, language features, and knowledge demands. Place an 'X' on each line to reflect its complexity level.
6. In 'Consideration II: Diversity and Representation', provide insights into the author's identity and how it supports diverse voices. Repeat this for the characters and settings within the text.
7. Proceed to 'Consideration III: Critical Literacy'. Evaluate any gaps, silences, intertextuality, positioning, and context as directed in the relevant questions.
8. Then, in 'Consideration IV: Reader and Task Considerations', reflect on how the text functions as a mirror or window for students, and how it aligns with learning objectives.
9. Conclude with your decision on whether to select the text for instruction. Provide reasoning for your choice and complete the citation information if applicable.
10. Finally, make sure to save your changes, download the completed form if necessary, or print it for your records.

Complete the Teaching Tolerance Text Selection Tool online to enhance your text selection process.