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Bauer, Eurydice B.; Manyak, Patrick C.; Cook, Crystal – Reading Teacher, 2010
In this column, the three authors address the teaching of ELs within the content areas. Specifically, they highlight the difference between having language and content objectives, utilizing small-group work to maximize involvement, and inclusion of beginning English speakers into the learning process. Currently there is a gap of 36 points between…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Second Language Learning, Teaching Methods, English (Second Language)
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Iddings, Ana Christina DaSilva; Risko, Victoria J.; Rampulla, Maria Paula – Reading Teacher, 2009
This article addresses the question of how teachers can support English-language learners (ELLs) at emergent levels of English proficiency to be meaningfully included and engaged in text discussions. A microethnographic analysis was performed to closely examine patterns of interactions between a teacher (native speaker of English) and three…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Speech Communication, Native Speakers, English (Second Language)
Henn-Reinke, Kathryn – Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2004
As a result of recent federal legislation, school districts are being required to have all students reading at grade level by the year 2012. Such an exceedingly lofty goal cannot be achieved without powerful intervention programs. Here is a guide for districts and schools that outlines an intervention program for students in grades 1-3 who…
Descriptors: Intervention, Federal Legislation, Reading Programs, Literacy