https://padlet.com/astirpe/47aoia2w2pwykyqj A collection of books that can support and raise awareness for Arabic english language learners, at the middle school level (grades 6 to 8). en-us 2020-08-07 00:27:02 UTC 2025-05-11 20:03:37 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f54c.png astirpe https://padlet.com/astirpe/47aoia2w2pwykyqj/wish/671949512 https://smile.amazon.com/Arabic-English-Bilingual-Visual-Dictionary-Dictionaries/dp/1465459278/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2Q9J6OD1G0HEW&dchild=1&keywords=arabic+english+bilingual+visual+dictionary&qid=1597249859&s=books&sprefix=ARABIC-ENGLISH+BILINGUAL+VISUAL+DICTIONARY+%2Caps%2C164&sr=1-3

With an interest level of 7-Adult, this visual dictionary of over 6000 terms in both Arabic and English is a good tool for ELL students, utilizing color photographs and maps.]]> 2020-08-07 00:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/astirpe/47aoia2w2pwykyqj/wish/671949512 astirpe https://padlet.com/astirpe/47aoia2w2pwykyqj/wish/671949594 https://smile.amazon.com/All-American-Muslim-Nadine-Jolie-Courtney/dp/0374309523/ref=sr_1_2?crid=14AZKGOW4S5FB&dchild=1&keywords=all+american+muslim+girl&qid=1597248665&s=books&sprefix=all+american+muslim+girl%2Caps%2C152&sr=1-2

Allie is a normal high school girl who is dating a normal high school boy. Except Allie is an Arab-American, her white boyfriend's father is extremely conservative, and the entire town is Islamophobic. That doesn't stop Allie from embracing her heritage and reshaping her community's definition of an American girl.

With an interest level of 7-12 (and Lexile level of HL630L), this realistic fiction novel gives perspective on mob mentality and prejudice towards Muslims and Arabic people.]]> 2020-08-07 00:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/astirpe/47aoia2w2pwykyqj/wish/671949594 astirpe https://padlet.com/astirpe/47aoia2w2pwykyqj/wish/671949709 https://smile.amazon.com/Just-Water-Kerry-OMalley-Cerra/dp/1629146137/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1597249222&sr=1-1

After the events of September 11th 2001, Jake's best friend Sam is physically bullied at school for being an Arab Muslim. At first Jake comes to his defense, but then Sam's father is detained by the FBI; as rumors spread and secrets are revealed, Jake struggles to figure out the right thing to do, and what it means to be a hero.

With an interest level of 5-8 (and Lexile level of 600L), this realistic fiction novel explores how racial profiling and stereotypes affect families and friendships.]]> 2020-08-07 00:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/astirpe/47aoia2w2pwykyqj/wish/671949709 astirpe https://padlet.com/astirpe/47aoia2w2pwykyqj/wish/671949799 https://smile.amazon.com/Diary-Wimpy-Kid-Arabic-Kene/dp/6140101638/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1597249475&sr=1-1

This widely popular fiction book is still well known in the United States and was made into a comedy film. With an interest level of 4-7, this Arabic translation can help ELL students catch up with American pop culture, while giving them the comfort of reading in their first language.]]> 2020-08-07 00:38:22 UTC https://padlet.com/astirpe/47aoia2w2pwykyqj/wish/671949799 astirpe https://padlet.com/astirpe/47aoia2w2pwykyqj/wish/671949891 https://smile.amazon.com/Hunger-Games-Arabic-Suzanne-Collins/dp/9953878935/ref=sr_1_3?crid=34N6M4366NCPX&dchild=1&keywords=hunger+games+arabic&qid=1597249573&refinements=p_n_feature_nine_browse-bin%3A3291455011&rnid=3291435011&s=books&sprefix=hunger+games+are%2Caps%2C145&sr=1-3

This explosively popular dystopian fiction novel is still well known in the United States and was made into a blockbuster film. With an interest level of 7-12, this Arabic translation can help ELL students catch up with American pop culture, while giving them the comfort of reading in their first language.]]> 2020-08-07 00:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/astirpe/47aoia2w2pwykyqj/wish/671949891 astirpe https://padlet.com/astirpe/47aoia2w2pwykyqj/wish/671953082 Adelson-Goldstein, J. & Shapiro, N. (2017). Oxford Picture Dictionary (English/Arabic), [cover image]. Retrieved from https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0194505308/ref=rdr_ext_tmb

DK. (2017). Arabic-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary, [cover image]. Retrieved from https://smile.amazon.com/Arabic-English-Bilingual-Visual-Dictionary-Dictionaries/dp/1465459278/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2Q9J6OD1G0HEW&dchild=1&keywords=arabic+english+bilingual+visual+dictionary&qid=1597249859&s=books&sprefix=ARABIC-ENGLISH+BILINGUAL+VISUAL+DICTIONARY+%2Caps%2C164&sr=1-3

Cerra, K. (2014). Just a Drop of Water, [cover image]. Retrieved from https://smile.amazon.com/Just-Water-Kerry-OMalley-Cerra/dp/1629146137/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1597249222&sr=1-1

Collins, S. (2010). The Hunger Games (Arabic Edition), [cover image]. Retrieved from https://smile.amazon.com/Hunger-Games-Arabic-Suzanne-Collins/dp/9953878935/ref=sr_1_3?crid=34N6M4366NCPX&dchild=1&keywords=hunger+games+arabic&qid=1597249573&refinements=p_n_feature_nine_browse-bin%3A3291455011&rnid=3291435011&s=books&sprefix=hunger+games+are%2Caps%2C145&sr=1-3

Courtney, N. (2019). All-American Muslim Girl, [cover image]. Retrieved from https://smile.amazon.com/All-American-Muslim-Nadine-Jolie-Courtney/dp/0374309523/ref=sr_1_2?crid=14AZKGOW4S5FB&dchild=1&keywords=all+american+muslim+girl&qid=1597248665&s=books&sprefix=all+american+muslim+girl%2Caps%2C152&sr=1-2

Kinney, J. (2010). Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Arabic Edition), [cover image]. Retrieved from https://smile.amazon.com/Diary-Wimpy-Kid-Arabic-Kene/dp/6140101638/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1597249475&sr=1-1

Milet Publishing. (2012). Bilingual Visual Dictionary (English–Arabic), [cover image]. Retrieved from https://smile.amazon.com/Bilingual-Visual-Dictionary-English-Arabic/dp/1840596848/ref=sr_1_14?crid=2Q9J6OD1G0HEW&dchild=1&keywords=arabic+english+bilingual+visual+dictionary&qid=1597249859&s=books&sprefix=ARABIC-ENGLISH+BILINGUAL+VISUAL+DICTIONARY+%2Caps%2C164&sr=1-14]]> 2020-08-07 00:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/astirpe/47aoia2w2pwykyqj/wish/671953082 astirpe https://padlet.com/astirpe/47aoia2w2pwykyqj/wish/677431348 https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0194505308/ref=rdr_ext_tmb

With an interest level of 3-Adult, this visual dictionary of over 4000 terms in both Arabic and English is a good tool for ELL students, published by a branch of the renowned Oxford University Press.]]> 2020-08-12 16:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/astirpe/47aoia2w2pwykyqj/wish/677431348 astirpe https://padlet.com/astirpe/47aoia2w2pwykyqj/wish/677431588 https://smile.amazon.com/Bilingual-Visual-Dictionary-English-Arabic/dp/1840596848/ref=sr_1_14?crid=2Q9J6OD1G0HEW&dchild=1&keywords=arabic+english+bilingual+visual+dictionary&qid=1597249859&s=books&sprefix=ARABIC-ENGLISH+BILINGUAL+VISUAL+DICTIONARY+%2Caps%2C164&sr=1-14

With an interest level of 5-Adult, this visual dictionary of over 1000 terms in both Arabic and English is a good tool for ELL students, and includes a CD with an interactive version of the book and educational word games.]]> 2020-08-12 16:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/astirpe/47aoia2w2pwykyqj/wish/677431588