MR / Schenectady, NY / .Yates Arts in Education Magnet School / urban public elementary school / Grade 5.Girl (10, Puerto-Rican American) reads her current events assignment in front of the class. Her teacher regularly selects students to do this so the class hears about a variety of current events as well as allowing students to practice their oral speaking skills in front of a group (current events is a component of 5th grade social studies curriculum). .MR: AD-g5a Mel12..© Ellen B. Senisi