Please help me translate for a thesis. (part 4) Will people know who wrote the story? Only if you and your child want them to. I will give your child’s story a fake name so that readers won’t know who wrote it and keep the original story in a safe place in my house or on a password-protected computer. If you and your child want people to know who wrote the story, though, please sign the second statement (on the next page) asking us to use your child’s real name. If you and your child sign that statement, we will only use your child’s first name. If you have any questions or if you would like to receive a final copy of this project please email me at__. Best regards, Statement of Consent I read the above consent form. The nature, demands, risk, and benefits of the project have been explained to me. I am aware that I have the opportunity to ask questions about this research. I understand that I may withdraw my consent and discontinue my child’s (ward’s) participation at any time without penalty.

Please help me translate for a thesis. (part 3) What will your child do? Your child will write a true story about his/her experiences… • with learning English • adjusting to the culture of the United States • dealing with racism • or anything else related to being an English language learner Does my child have to participate? No. If your child doesn’t want to, he/she doesn’t have to. Also, if he/she begins participating and then changes his/her mind, that’s okay. Your child can quit at any time by just telling me he/she wants to stop. Nothing bad will happen if he/she chooses to stop. Are there any risks? The only risk is that your child feel hurt remembering the story he/she wants to tell. However, your child can choose whatever story he/she wants to tell. So, if your child wants to tell a happy story or a painful story, that is his/her choice.

Please help me translate for a thesis. (part 2) Dear Parents: My name is Samantha Berman, and I am currently working on a thesis project for Ball State University. This project will try to share the perspectives of English Language Learners (ELLs) with teachers and lawmakers. Sometimes teachers and lawmakers find it hard to understand what your student goes through as an English language learner. I am asking you allow your student to participate in this project so that I can share his/her story and perspective with those adults. Also, I want to help your student practice writing so that he/she can share future stories on his/her own. Below are some questions that you might have. Who can participate? Anyone who is learning English, willing to write his/her story, and willing to revise it (or let me revise it). What will your child do? Your child will write a true story about his/her experiences… • with learning English • adjusting to the culture of the United States • dealing with racism • or anything else related to being an E

Please help me translate for a thesis. Hi all! I'm doing a project with Ball State University and need some help. I want to gather together students' writings about racism, learning English, etc. (these students are English language learners). However, to do that, I need the consent forms translated into their native languages. If anyone is willing to help translate, please look at the comments (that's what I need translated), translate whatever you want to (even only one sentence helps), and then either message me the translation, post it in the comments, or email it to me at [email protected]. Thanks so much in advance! I, ________, understand that my parents (mom and dad)/guardian have/has given permission (said it’s okay) for me to take part in a project about done by Samantha Berman. I am taking part because I want to. I have been told that I can stop at any time I want to and nothing will happen to me if I want to stop. Signature

Please help me translate for a thesis. (part 2) Hi all! I'm doing a project with Ball State University and need some help. I want to gather together students' writings about racism, learning English, etc. (these students are English language learners). However, to do that, I need the consent forms translated into their native languages. If anyone is willing to help translate, please look at the comments (that's what I need translated), translate whatever you want to (even only one sentence helps), and then either message me the translation, post it in the comments, or email it to me at [email protected]. Thanks so much in advance! Will people know who wrote the story? Only if you and your child want them to. I will give your child’s story a fake name so that readers won’t know who wrote it and keep the original story in a safe place in my house or on a password-protected computer. If you and your child want people to know who wrote the story, though, please sign the second statement (on the next page) asking us to use your child’s real name. If you and your child sign that statement, we will only use your child’s first name. If you have any questions or if you would like to receive a final copy of this project please email me at [email protected]. Best regards, Samantha Berman Statement of Consent I read the above consent form. The nature, demands, risk, and benefits of the project have been explained to me. I am aware that I have the opportunity to ask questions about this research. I understand that I may withdraw my consent and discontinue my child’s (ward’s) participation at any time without penalty. In signing this form, I am not waiving any legal claims, rights, or remedies. Child’s Name Signature of Legal Guardian Date I certify that I have explained to the above named individual the nature and purpose, the potential benefits and possible risks associated with participation in this research study. I have answered all questions that have been raised by this parent. These elements of Informed Consent conform to federal guidelines and to Ball State University’s policy on the use of Human Subjects. I have provided the participant’s legal guardian with a copy of this signed consent form. Student Researcher Date Real Name I want my child’s real name to be published with my story. Parent’s Name (Please Print) Date Parent’s Signature

Please help me translate for a thesis. Hi all! I'm doing a project with Ball State University and need some help. I want to gather together students' writings about racism, learning English, etc. (these students are English language learners). However, to do that, I need the consent forms translated into their native languages. If anyone is willing to help translate, please look at the comments (that's what I need translated), translate whatever you want to (even only one sentence helps), and then either comment on the translation or email it to me at [email protected]. Thanks so much in advance! I, ______, understand that my parents (mom and dad)/guardian have/has given permission (said it’s okay) for me to take part in a project about done by Samantha Berman. I am taking part because I want to. I have been told that I can stop at any time I want to and nothing will happen to me if I want to stop. _______ Signature Dear Parents: My name is Samantha Berman, and I am currently working on a thesis project for Ball State University. This project will try to share the perspectives of English Language Learners (ELLs) with teachers and lawmakers. Sometimes teachers and lawmakers find it hard to understand what your student goes through as an English language learner. I am asking you allow your student to participate in this project so that I can share his/her story and perspective with those adults. Also, I want to help your student practice writing so that he/she can share future stories on his/her own. Below are some questions that you might have. Who can participate? Anyone who is learning English, willing to write his/her story, and willing to revise it (or let me revise it). What will your child do? Your child will write a true story about his/her experiences… • with learning English • adjusting to the culture of the United States • dealing with racism • or anything else related to being an English language learner Does my child have to participate? No. If your child doesn’t want to, he/she doesn’t have to. Also, if he/she begins participating and then changes his/her mind, that’s okay. Your child can quit at any time by just telling me he/she wants to stop. Nothing bad will happen if he/she chooses to stop. Are there any risks? The only risk is that your child feel hurt remembering the story he/she wants to tell. However, your child can choose whatever story he/she wants to tell. So, if your child wants to tell a happy story or a painful story, that is his/her choice.

はじめあして。よろしくおねがいします。 みなさん、はじめあして。私はサムです。よろしくおねがいします。今、日本語がべんきょうしますから友達と言いたい。もう、言語がだいすきいです。言語がとてもおもしろいと思います。ざんねんけど私は英語のみ分かります。ゆえに、たくさんの言語が分かたい。じゃあ、私を教えるは、ありがとうございます。 What I want to say: Everyone, it's nice to meet you. I am Sam. Please take care of me. Now, I am studying Japanese because I want to speak with my friends. Also, I love languages. I think languages are very interesting. Unfortunately, I only speak English. Therefore, I want to understand many languages. Well then, thank you very much for helping me with Japanese.

はじめあして。よろしくおねがいします。 みなさん、はじめあして。私はサムです。よろしくおねがいします。今、日本語がべんきょうしますから友達と言いたい。もう、言語がだいすきいです。言語がとてもおもしろいと思います。ざんねんけど私は英語のみ分かります。ゆえに、たくさんの言語が分かたい。じゃあ、私を教えるは、ありがとうございます。 What I want to say: Everyone, it's nice to meet you. I am Sam. Please take care of me. Now, I am studying Japanese because I want to speak with my friends. Also, I love languages. I think languages are very interesting. Unfortunately, I only speak English. Therefore, I want to understand many languages. Well then, thank you very much for helping me with Japanese.