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Welcome to MoraModules! ¡Bienvenidos!

I am pleased to offer a comprehensive website of research-validated best practices and the theoretical and pedagogical knowledge base for educating bilingual learners. Here is a description of the modules available for professional development and instruction.

Spanish Language Pedagogy Book Companion Website

The biliteracy programs that support high levels of academic achievement for students require administrators and teachers who are knowledgeable about and skilled in sound, research-based language and literacy pedagogy and effective instructional practices in both languages used as a medium of instruction. Spanish Language Pedagogy for Biliteracy Programs is a book that takes prospective teachers and active professionals into a deep and insightful exploration of the many dimensions of Spanish language and literacy instruction. This timely book provides professional development for teacher education students who are earning a biliteracy teaching credential and for in-service teachers who seek to refine their expertise in the theory and practice of teaching in, through and about Spanish.

To accompany Spanish Language Pedagogy for Biliteracy Programs, Dr. Jill Kerper Mora offers the Book Companion Website for purchase through the MoraModules Website at moramodules.com.

Dr. Mora's Book Companion Website offers a treasure trove of study questions, learning activities, mini-lectures in Spanish and on-line resources for professional development and teacher education courses to enhance the knowledge base and best practices of biliteracy educators:

University teacher education faculty who teach in bilingual credential and certification and graduate programs

Teacher education students in dual language, bilingual credential courses who use the Spanish Language Pedagogy for Biliteracy Programs textbook

Administrators and teachers who seek to enhance their expertise in dual language program implementation and biliteracy instruction

Click here for a Spanish Language Pedagogy Book Companion Website Video Tour

Click here for a PowerPoint SLP Book Companion Website Tutorial

Purchase the Spanish Language Pedagogy Book Companion Website for $15 or the bundle with full access to MoraModules for $45 for one year at moramodules.com.

Click here for a description of options for using the Spanish Language Pedagogy book and the SLP Book Companion Website for dual language program administrators and teachers to create an on-line professional development community to enhance knowledge and effective practice for biliteracy instruction.

California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) Examination Study Guides

Teachers who are preparing to take the California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) examination will also find many useful modules as a study guide on the CTEL content.

For university faculty in teacher education and researcher, I offer bibliographies of theoretical and research articles and books on biliteracy, reading English as a second language, and effective schooling practices for language minority students. I anticipate that teacher educators and school district staff development coordinators will also find these modules helpful in preparing teachers for biliteracy and sheltered immersion instruction in different types of programs and classroom settings.Please visit my modules on second-language reading and reading in the content areas, as well as on how to use multicultural literature for teaching reading processes.I invite you to visit these modules and send me your comments and suggestions. For access to the CTEL Examination Study Guide for Tests 1 and Test 2, please see the Professional Development Level in the Products menu. For the CTEL Study Guide to all three tests, please see the Full Access Level in the Products menu.

California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) Subtest IV Study Guide

Below is a list of the online instructional modules I have designed to prepare teacher candidates the Preliminary credentials under California legislation SB 2042 and AB 1059 and the Bilingual Authorization or Bilingual Emphasis credential. These MoraModules address theories, methods and techniques for instructing English language learners in bilingual, sheltered immersion and mainstream classrooms. There are modules for curriculum design, thematic unit planning, and lesson planning for L2 learners to guide and assist educators in improving second-language, literacy and content-area instruction. For access to the CSET Subtest IV Study Guide please go to the Full Access Level in the Products menu.

Spanish Language and Literacy Instruction

MoraModules offers support for teaching Spanish language and literacy based on the Common Core en Español scope and sequence of instruction. Modules focus on planning and implementing lessons for developing initial reading and Spanish phonics. Dr. Mora provides a collection of "Onocuentos" to establish biliteracy learners' knowledge of letter-sound associations. Spanish Word Study lessons are described to teach syllables, accentuation, compound words, prefixes and suffixes and much more about the subsystems of Spanish. In addition, offers lessons in points of Spanish semantics and grammar that are challenging for native English speakers who are becoming bilingual and biliterate in Spanish as a second language. For teachers' professional development, Dr. Mora provides modules that describe and explain the theoretical and pedagogical foundations for teaching Spanish literacy so that teachers build their knowledge base for effective classroom practice and program design in dual language settings. The Common Core en Español is published by the San Diego County Office of Education under the leadership of Silvia Dorta-Duque de Reyes. Please see the Full Access Level in the Products menu.

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I am pleased to offer a comprehensive website of research-validated best practices and the theoretical and pedagogical knowledge base for educating bilingual learners. Here is a description of the modules available for professional development and instruction.

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Use this link to access the breakout team notecatcher for our KWL Activity

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Use this link to access the breakout team notecatcher for our KWL Activity

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Include your name, # of years teaching, grade you currently teach. Include a sentence or two about your motivation for becoming a bilingual-authorized teacher

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Include your name, # of years teaching, grade you currently teach. Include a sentence or two about your motivation for becoming a bilingual-authorized teacher

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Beneficiary of a bilingual classroom as a child

Bilingual teacher

Literacy coach for English (ELA) & Spanish language (SLA) instruction

Consultant, Language/Literacy/Multilingual Education/Equity-Tulare COE

ELLLI advocate

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Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners: Research, Theory, Policy, and Practice. Read the three page section titled, "Labeling English Language Learners"

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Foundations for Teaching ELLs_Wright Ch 1.pdf

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Nora Guillén - MUSD Coordinator of DLI & Teacher Residency Programs

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Nora Guillén - MUSD Coordinator of DLI & Teacher Residency Programs

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*Former Elementary Bilingual Teacher, DLI Teacher, Secondary Teacher on Special Assignment for English Learners and Elementary school site Vice Principal.
* Daughter of Bilingual Education & Dual Immersion advocates & Children's Music in Spanish Musicians/Artists- I grew up with lots of cultural and musical experiences as a result. :)
* Wife & Mother of 3 boys

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Greetings everyone. I work with 7th and 8th graders at King Middle School. I believe in social justice and equity. As a future bilingual educator I will be able to fulfill the work and legacy of previous generations who work, demanded and protested for a quality education.

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Hello everyone. I am Diego Gonzalez and I am the Music Teacher for James Madison Elementary. I work with K-6 and this is my 2nd year teaching. Something that motivates me is that my mom instilled a passion for education in me and also a passion for bilingualism and culture.

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Hello everyone. I am Diego Gonzalez and I am the Music Teacher for James Madison Elementary. I work with K-6 and this is my 2nd year teaching. Something that motivates me is that my mom instilled a passion for education in me and also a passion for bilingualism and culture.

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My name is Denise Cobian-Sanchez, I am currently finishing my 6th year teaching and I teach Freshman Living Earth. I do have 10 - 12 graders because I get the Newcomer students. A big motivation to be an authorized billingual teacher is my EL students! I want to better serve my kids and also, I think its important to be multilingual because the more languages you speak the more people you can speak to!

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My name is Suzana Jauregui. I currently work for child nutrition and I saw this email regarding dual language and I thought this as interesting. Not sure if I have to be a teacher. I grew up in a dual language environment and would love to learn more about it.

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Hello I'm Karen Almaraz. I'm a science teacher at Madera South High School. This is my 6th year teaching. My motivation to become a bilingual-authorized teacher is to provide equitable learning opportunities for all students, specifically my emerging bilingual students.

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What are the tensions of bilingualism in society, at home, and in the classroom?

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What are the tensions of bilingualism in society, at home, and in the classroom?

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When I speak with my students in Spanish some staff look me like why I did this, I felt that they did not want us to speak our language.

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foundations of bilingual education and bilingualism: 6th edition (bilingual education & bilingualism book 106)

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language arts & disciplines / linguistics / general

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teaching of specific groups & persons with special educational needs

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teaching of specific groups & persons with special educational needs

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Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism: 6th Edition (Bilingual Education & Bilingualism Book 106)

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Buy Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism: 6th Edition (Bilingual Education & Bilingualism Book 106): Read Kindle Store Reviews - Amazon.com

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The successful completion of the CSET Spanish Exam enables an instructor to teach Spanish to K-12 students in the state of California.

This is a computer-based exam in which you will have 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete subtest 1. For subtest 2, you will be allotted 1 hour and 30 minutes. Subtest 3 allows 2 hours and 15 minutes for completion.

Individuals requiring special accommodations can contact the test center to find out whether or not their special accommodations require prior approval.

What domains are assessed on this exam?

The CSET Spanish Exam consists of three subtests. Each subtest evaluates several domains, using multiple choice and constructed-response questions.

Subtest 1

General Linguistics

Linguistics of the Target Language

Total: 40 multiple choice questions AND 3 constructed-response questions

Under the General Linguistics domain, the areas that will be evaluated are the nature of language, language use, and applied linguistics.

Under the Linguistics of the Target Language domain, the areas that will be evaluated are language structures, error analysis, contrastive analysis, and sociolinguistics and pragmatics.

Subtest 2

Literary and Cultural Texts and Traditions

Cultural Analysis and Comparisons

Total: 40 multiple choice questions AND 1 constructed-response question

Under the Literary and Cultural Texts and Traditions domain, the areas that will be evaluated are major movements, genres, writers, and works, and analysis of literary and cultural texts.

Under the Cultural Analysis and Comparisons domain, the areas that will be evaluated are cultural perspectives, cultural practices, and cultural products.

Subtest 3

Language and Communication: Oral Expression

Language and Communication: Listening Comprehension

Language and Communication: Reading Comprehension

Language and Communication: Written Expression

Total: 30 multiple-choice questions AND 6 constructed-response questions

Under the Language and Communication: Oral Expression domain, the area that will be evaluated is speaking in the target language for many purposes in authentic contexts.

Under the Language and Communication: Listening Comprehension domain, the areas that will be evaluated are literal comprehension of spoken communication, inferential and interpretive comprehension of spoken communication, and critical analysis of spoken communication.

Under the Language and Communication: Reading Comprehension domain, the areas that will be evaluated are literal comprehension of written texts, inferential and interpretive comprehension of written texts, and critical analysis of written texts.

Under the Language and Communication: Written Expression domain, the area that will be evaluated is writing in the target language for many purposes in authentic contexts.

How do I register for the exam?

The most convenient way is to register online, using a credit card, debit card, or check card.

What is the cost of taking the exam?

$99 per subtest

What should I do the day of the exam?

Arrive at the test center 15 minutes before your exam is scheduled to take place. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, you will not be admitted.

Bring a valid photo ID that includes your name, signature, and photo.

You are prohibited from bringing pens and pencils to the test center. Items such as a cell phone, calculator, and hat, are not permitted in the testing area.

What is the minimum passing score?

220 per subtest

What happens if I don't pass the exam?

You can re-take the exam as many times as necessary to pass the exam, however, you must wait at least 45 days from the date of your last attempt before trying again.

Get your very own study guide for CSET Spanish at our website. This guide gives you everything necessary to feel confident when going into the exam, and the knowledge required to pass it. Don't stop there. Our flash card set at provides the added touch for success!

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Mometrix Academy is a completely free resource provided by Mometrix Test Preparation. If you benefit from our efforts here, check out our premium quality CSET Spanish study guide to take your studying to the next level. Just click the CSET Spanish study guide link below. Your purchase also helps us make even more great, free content for test-takers.

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The successful completion of the CSET Spanish Exam enables an instructor to teach Spanish to K-12 students in the state of California. This is a computer-based exam in which you will have 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete subtest 1. For subtest 2, you will be allotted 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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Timeline History of Bilingual Ed (L. Olsen, Ph.D.)

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Timeline History of Bilingual Ed (L. Olsen, Ph.D.)

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Local Central Valley offshoot will be the VELA (Valley English Learner Advocates) network. Submit your interest via the link in the flyer!

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General flyer related to the above opportunity

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General flyer related to the above opportunity

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I am Martina Gallardo. I work at Madera High School. I work as a paraprofessional Aide Special Needs with BEST (Basic Education Skills Training ) students. I interesting to work with bilingual students. They give me a lot of information about their heritage. I already know Spanish and I am excite to learn more about our history.

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USA is a place where different people comes to have a better life. Each person is unique and have the right to find a place to feel a human been. The information in here show us that 

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USA is a place where different people comes to have a better life. Each person is unique and have the right to find a place to feel a human been. The information in here show us that 

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the system needs to work for equality education. People likes to have an education and fight for that. It is the way to have a better citizens who wants to rich USA. Each person is unique, if their want a better life and did not let them to do it. They will continue to have the best education in their own.

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the system needs to work for equality education. People likes to have an education and fight for that. It is the way to have a better citizens who wants to rich USA. Each person is unique, if their want a better life and did not let them to do it. They will continue to have the best education in their own.

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Timeline from A Legacy of Courage and Activism by Laurie Olsen

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Timeline from A Legacy of Courage and Activism by Laurie Olsen

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The Sweep of History - A California Timeline.pdf

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A Legacy of Courage and Activism_Chapter 1 The San Diego Story.pdf

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The idea that learning more than one language allows you to enjoy, experience the art, traditions, cultures, and be empathetic to other people.
Bilingualism has the potential to reduce the possibility of Alzheimers later on in life.
By the year 2030, California plans to have 1500-2000 Bilingual educators.

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There are many advantages of knowing several languages such as  having better cultural empathy, including music and movie appreciation, cognitive development, and maintaining communication within family unit (home language) provides value and purpose.

Learning multiple languages is common around the world.

Some challenges: Not offered in all places, effective systems need to be put in place, requires educators that are prepared for bilingual education

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Bilingual/Dual Language Education - Families

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I think, encouraging them to go to back to school night so maybe we can communicate somehow. Even though I know google translate is not perfect at translating maybe sending out like a newsletter in their home language so they can see you are trying to communicate with them? I have seen that its important to build some sort of trust with the parents so they can better try to communicate with the teachers.

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One way that I would engage those families would be to offer them the materials in the language they are most comfortable in. This way there is no miscommunication. Another wya that I would engage them would be by having them communicate with me more directly so that I am better able to help their needs and answer any questions they may have.

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Connect with them through newsletter in their language. Provide information through Social Media (Professional- Account). Offer a Meet the Teacher Night.

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I like to begin by learning how to say thank you in home language and show respect at all time.

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View prior to Subtest V, Day 1

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Harvest of Empire The Untold Story of Latinos in America

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Harvest of Empire summary

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Latin American Revolutions: Crash Course World History #31

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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

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An always hot-button topic, immigration gets at the heart of who we are as Americans. Our immigration quiz is meant to test your knowledge of immigration in the United States. You may find some of the questions challenging, and just as many answers surprising. Quiz yourself and see how you do.

This quiz was updated via QZZR for the premiere of the Independent Lens documentary The State of Arizona.

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Immigration Quiz | The State of Arizona | Independent Lens | PBS

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An always hot-button topic, immigration gets at the heart of who we are as Americans. Our immigration quiz is meant to test your knowledge of immigration in the United States. You may find some of the questions challenging, and just as many answers surprising. Quiz yourself and see how you do.

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See How Much You Know About Immigration in the United States

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Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the trends and policies surrounding U.S. immigration.

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Find links in corresponding columns (Resources, Videos) that are noted below)

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I like to know people, it will be asking questions in Spanish and English to know them. Families are very friendly with others, they only want to see that you want to listen to them and give trust. They will be very interesting to be involve with their kids about school.

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I like to know people, it will be asking questions in Spanish and English to know them. Families are very friendly with others, they only want to see that you want to listen to them and give trust. They will be very interesting to be involve with their kids about school.

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Dig activity

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I bought the book, can you tell me a particular chapter
to read?

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Fresno Pacific Continuing Ed Units available for purchase for those who attended all sessions! DEADLINE to register is June 15th, so act fast!

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Fresno Pacific Continuing Ed Units available for purchase for those who attended all sessions! DEADLINE to register is June 15th, so act fast!

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9-session series addressing three modules addressing critical content to help credentialed bilingual (English/Spanish) educators prepare for CSET LOTE Spanish exams for Subtests III, IV, and V. Educators who earn a passing score on each exam are eligible to apply for add-on Bilingual Authorization with CTC.
For course related questions, please contact Alesha Moreno-Ramirez.

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Accredited Educator Workshops | FPU Continuing Education | PD Courses

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9-session series addressing three modules addressing critical content to help credentialed bilingual (English/Spanish) educators prepare for CSET LOTE Spanish exams for Subtests III, IV, and V. Educators who earn a passing score on each exam are eligible to apply for add-on Bilingual Authorization with CTC. For course related questions, please contact Alesha Moreno-Ramirez.