1. Reading Reflection Week of 11/17/2014
Sheri Collier
Reading Reflection
Week of 11/17/2014

2. Key take aways: Hornberger & Link
Translanguaging – how bilingual students communicate and make meaning by drawing on both languages. Moving back and forth fluidly for interactions to be more meaningful
Continua of biliteracy – visual chart to help understanding
“that a child’s first language skills must become well developed to ensure that their academic and linguistic performance in the second language is maximized”
Standardized tests in English only

3. Key take aways Guide for Educators (more like a BOOK)
Translanguaging – language practices of bilingual
Not code switching
Language is action and practice
All students will benefit
Overall the guide seemed very useful but overwhelming.
I appreciate that is discussed CCSS
Loved the ease of it for teachers to have and make a difference in a classroom right away.

4. Questions for discussion
Is there a difference with language, proficiency and vocabulary development in students that have translanguaging as an opportunity vs students that keep their languages separate?
Do other countries have “state” tests and if so, what languages do they use?