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Dixon, Carol; Nessel, Denise – 1983
The Language Experience Approach (LEA) to teaching reading in English as a second language is described. LEA uses the student's own experiences, vocabulary, and language patterns to create texts for reading instruction. Three stages are defined for assessing learners' levels of language use. The LEA instructional procedures are designed to be…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Experience Approach, Language Skills, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedWenger, R. Neill – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1989
Language activities based on connectivity, or social links between people and their experiences, can create a sense of history and belonging in a classroom community and can establish the foundation for educational curriculum. Levels of connectivity and their impact on educational curriculum are examined through a classroom example of…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning
Piper, Terry – 1986
A second grade teacher's use of storytelling to teach English language skills to both native speakers and learners of English as a second language (ESL) is described. The technique combines the concept of comprehensible input, the importance of stories and storytelling to children, and a commitment to teaching writing skills. Early in the day, all…
Descriptors: Class Activities, English Instruction, English (Second Language), Grade 2
