Literacy instruction for English language learners, Pre-K-2 /

Summarizing current research and weaving it into practical instructional strategies that teachers can immediately use with young English language learners (ELLs), this book addresses a major priority for today's primary-grade classrooms. All aspects of effective instruction for ELLs are explore...

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Main Authors: Barone, Diane M. (Author), Xu, Shelley Hong, 1964- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York ; London : Guilford Press, c2008.
New York : Guilford Press. ©2008
Series:Solving problems in the teaching of literacy.
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Online Access:Table of contents only
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Summary:Summarizing current research and weaving it into practical instructional strategies that teachers can immediately use with young English language learners (ELLs), this book addresses a major priority for today's primary-grade classrooms. All aspects of effective instruction for ELLs are explored: oral language development and instruction, materials, word study, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and home-school connections. Assessment is discussed throughout, and is also covered in a separate chapter. The volume is packed with realistic examples, lesson planning ideas, book lists, online resources, and reproducibles. Discussion and reflection questions enhance its utility as a professional development tool or course text. - Publisher.
Physical Description:ix, 278 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-273) and index.
ISBN:9781593856021 (pbk. : alk. paper) :
9781593856038 (alk. paper) :