Literature-Based Instruction with English Language Learners, K-12

Hadaway, Nancy L.; Vardell, Sylvia M.; Young, Terrell A.

ISBN 10: 0321064011 / ISBN 13: 9780321064011

Editore: Pearson, 2001

Riguardo questo articolo

In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Codice articolo Q-0321064011

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: Literature-Based Instruction with English ...

Casa editrice: Pearson

Data di pubblicazione: 2001

Legatura: paperback

Condizione: New

Descrizione articolo

Riassunto:

This book takes a literature-based approach to how children learn language and how it is taught in today's diverse K-12 classrooms. The material is based on the belief that literature offers the most effective instructional approach for English language learners. The book offers meaningful reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities, as well as new understandings about the forms and functions of written language. This is the first book that offers instructors guidance in expanding the range of materials they use for teaching ESL by going beyond the standard texts to include books of all kinds - children's literature, trade books, magazines, and other media. "Voices from the Classroom: Scenarios from K-12 classrooms with English language learners" are provided throughout the chapters, offering practical stories from teachers' points of view.K-12 Educators with diverse student populations.

Product Description:

This book takes a literature-based approach to how children learn language and how it is taught in today's diverse K-12 classrooms. Based on the belief that literature offers the most effective instructional approach for English language learners, the text offers meaningful reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities, as well as new understandings about the forms and functions of written language. The authors' extensive experience in the public schools reflects their absolute commitment to hands-on classroom strategies, and they put those in the forefront of the book. This is the first book that offers instructors guidance in expanding the range of materials they use for teaching ESL by going beyond the standard texts to include books of all kinds -- children's literature, trade books, magazines, and other media.