Why+Digital+Storybooks?

=**Why Use Digital Storybooks with English Language Learners?** =



**Why "Identity Texts"?**
**According to Dr. Jim Cummins, “Identity Texts refer to artifacts that students produce. Students take ownership of these artifacts as a result of having invested their identities in them." They see themselves in every aspect of their work.**

Identity Texts: a tool for cognitive engagement and identity investment

* validate students' cultural knowledge and language abilities

* enable students to transfer concepts and skills across languages

* provide an inclusive learning environment

* generate high levels of academic engagement

* enable students to control and take ownership of the learning process

* enable students to succeed

* enable students to see themselves as authors

* empower students by providing a platform to "amplify" their voices

* develop confidence and self-esteem

* generate positive feedback and affirmation of self from multiple audiences

Flying Home: A Migration Story by grade 4 and 5 ELLs in the LEAP program, May 2010 (English) media type="file" key="Flying Home ebook English.wmv" width="480" height="480" align="center"

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