Academic Literacy for English Learners by Cynthia Brock
This concise resource provides innovative new strategies for supporting English learners in elementary classrooms. The authors delve into the social, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of English learners in American schools, and describe how to teach to each student's strengths and background knowledge. Each chapter provides examples from real classrooms where first, third, and fifth grade teachers are working to serve students from a wide variety of backgrounds. Guided by up-to-date research on disciplinary literacy, these expert authors provide a meaningful guide to integrating best-practices for English learners across content areas - science, mathematics, and social studies - while fostering high levels of academic proficiency.Dr. Diane Lapp, an Instructional Coach at Health Sciences High and Middle College and a Distinguished Professor at San Diego State University, has taught elementary, middle, and high school students. She is a member of both the California and the International Reading Halls of Fame and the author of several articles, essays, texts, handbooks, and children's materials on teaching, assessment, and literacy-related concerns. Diane's email address is lapp@sdsu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @Lappsdsu.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780807750094 |
| ISBN 10 | 0807750093 |
| Title | Academic Literacy for English Learners |
| Author | Cynthia Brock |
| Series | Language And Literacy Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Teachers' College Press |
| Year published | 2009-08-30 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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