Popular literature can serve many purposes in the inclusive classroom. Magazines written for culturally and linguistically diverse groups can increase the knowledge base of teachers and serve as a resource for lesson planning. These publications may also provide students with an opportunity to learn about high-achieving individuals who come from backgrounds similar to their own. The purpose of this article is to show how teachers can use such magazines in the classroom.
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