The Literacy Gaps: Bridge-Building Strategies for English Language Learners and Standard English Learners

The Literacy Gaps: Bridge-Building Strategies for English Language Learners and Standard English Learners
ISBN-10
1452239142
ISBN-13
9781452239149
Category
Education
Pages
272
Language
English
Published
2009-08-11
Publisher
Corwin Press
Authors
June Hetzel, Ivannia Soto-Hinman

Description

Build bridges of support so English language learners and standard English learners can learn alongside their peers! This comprehensive, research-based guide helps teachers bridge multiple gaps and promote learning for English language learners (ELLs) and standard English learners (SELs). The authors provide strategies, examples, and tools to address: The gap between students and texts: covering word recognition, background knowledge, comprehension, and academic language development The gap between students and teachers: including sociocultural differences between teachers and students and teacher perceptions and expectations The gap between students and their peers: discussing language proficiency differences, grouping strategies, and grade-level and schoolwide programs

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