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Whole Language Content Classes for Second-Language Learners.

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Lim, Hwa-Ja Lee; Watson, Dorothy J. – Reading Teacher, 1993

Describes a summer school English-as-a-Second-Language classroom that uses a content-rich whole language curriculum. Highlights experiences that were successful in facilitating literacy development, including reading experiences, writing experiences, talking and reading, and talking and writing. Discusses the effectiveness of the instructional…

Descriptors: Content Area Reading, English (Second Language), Instructional Effectiveness, Primary Education

Literacy Scaffolds: Strategies for First- and Second-Language Readers and Writers.

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Boyle, Owen F.; Peregoy, Suzanne F. – Reading Teacher, 1990

Defines the notion of literacy scaffold and explains why literacy scaffolding applies to both first- and second-language learners. Offers criteria for teachers to apply in developing scaffolds. Illustrates the model with scaffolding activities used with elementary children, emphasizing the kinds of social contexts that optimize learning. (MG)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, English (Second Language), Language Acquisition, Models