2. Describe what you found that was interesting or new. 3. Write about any connections that the article had to your personal and professional life

Graphic OrganizerCreate a graphic organizer or use the “Instructional Strategies for ELLs” to identify and describe oral, reading, and writing strategies appropriate for each ELL proficiency label. Include a justification as to why each strategy is applicable to the specific ELL proficiency label, citing references.While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using the documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to theLopesWrite Technical Support articlesfor assistance.Directions: Read the following articles from NAEYC’s Young Children:

1. Empathy and Cultural Competence: Reflections from Teachers of Culturally Diverse Children

http://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200511/ColomboBTJ1105.pdf

1. Missing: Picture Books Reflecting Gay and Lesbian Families

http://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200705/Missing-Rowell.pdf

1. “Partnering with Families of Children with Special Needs”

http://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200909/Families of Children with Special Needs.pdf

1. How to Reach Out to Parents of English Language Learners

http://www.colorincolorado.org/educators/reachingout/outreach

1. “Ten Tips Involving Families Through Internet Based Communication” by Mitchell, Foulger, and Wetzel.

http://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200909/Ten Tips for Involving Families.pdf

1. 6 Ways to Keep Families Strong Through Early Care and Education

http://www.strengtheningfamiliesillinois.org/downloads/6_Factors.pdf

• For each of the articles, write a two to three page paper that includes the following:
• 1. Summary of the article
• 2. Describe what you found that was interesting or new.
• 3. Write about any connections that the article had to your personal and professional life.
• 4. Write about any issues or information that you want to learn more about.
• 5. List any specific things that you can share with your colleagues or families.
• 6. Describe how you could incorporate this information in your program or classroom.