Previewing Challenging Reading Selections for ESL Students.

Chen, Hsiu-Chieh Sophia; Graves, Michael F.

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ERIC Number: EJ565057

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Previewing Challenging Reading Selections for ESL Students.

Chen, Hsiu-Chieh Sophia; Graves, Michael F.

Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, v41 n7 p570-71 Apr 1998

Describes a simple previewing procedure that provides support for second-language students dealing with challenging reading selections. Describes a preview, gives an example, and suggests why they are effective. Summarizes results of a study, and concludes with suggestions for using previews in the classroom. (SR)

Descriptors: English (Second Language), Higher Education, Reading Improvement, Reading Instruction, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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