Title: Literacy development with English learners
Description: An indispensable course text and practitioner resource, this teacher-friendly book puts the needs of English language learners (ELLs) front and center. Leading authorities connect current research to effective instructional practices for elementary students with varying degrees of English proficiency. Key components of literacy instruction are addressed, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Chapters also explore how linguistic, sociocultural, psychological, and educational factors shape ELL literacy development, highlighting practical implications for the classroom. Reflection questions and a wealth of illustrative examples enhance the utility of this engaging, tightly edited work. - Publisher.
Subjects: English language, Foreign speakers, Multiculturalism, Second language acquisition, Study and teaching (Elementary), English language, study and teaching (elementary), English language, study and teaching, foreign speakers
Places: United States