Acquiring Literacy in a Second Language: The Effect of Book-Based Programs.

Elley, Warwick B.

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ERIC Number: EJ432976

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Publication Date: 1991

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Acquiring Literacy in a Second Language: The Effect of Book-Based Programs.

Elley, Warwick B.

Language Learning, v41 n3 p375-411 Sep 1991

Outlines empirical studies of the effects of "book floods" on elementary school students' acquisition of a second language, indicating that exposure to an extensive range of high-interest illustrated story books encourages children to read and learn the target language more quickly, as well as develop positive attitudes toward books. (38 references) (Author/CB)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, English (Second Language), High Interest Low Vocabulary Books, Language Attitudes, Language Enrichment, Reading Interests, Reading Programs, Second Language Learning

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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