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Download full textTarone, Elaine – MinneTESOL Journal, 1990
The question of what influences the acquisition of literacy skills in a second language is addressed. A selected review of the literature shows that prior literacy in the native language greatly increases the ability of elementary school aged children to become literate in a second language. The implications for limited English proficient (LEP)…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Children, Elementary Education, English (Second Language)
Trute, Joy W. – 1990
A kindergarten teacher implemented a 10-week practicum study designed to enhance the English acquisition of 38 limited English proficient kindergarten children. Primary goals of the study were to: (1) narrow the learning gap between the English speaking children and the limited English proficient children; and (2) develop language skills the…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Curriculum Development, English (Second Language), Ethnic Groups
