Mr.Larson is beginning a social studies unit about communities with his first grade students.He invited Mateo's dad,Mr.Gomez,to bring one of his masonry tools to class and demonstrate his work with his construction crew in building new homes.By tying Mr.Gomez's skill into the lesson,Mr.Larson is using:
A)sheltered instruction.
B)two-way immersion.
C)cultural funds of knowledge.
D)reverse cultural knowledge.

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Mr. Larson is incorporating Mr. Gomez's cultural funds of knowledge, which refers to the knowledge and resources that individuals and communities possess based on their cultural background and experiences. By connecting Mr. Gomez's profession with the social studies unit on communities, Mr. Larson is valuing and utilizing the cultural knowledge and experiences of his students and their families.

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