Writing in an Integrated Curriculum: Prekindergarten English Language Learners as Symbol Makers.

Genishi, Celia; Stires, Susan E.; Yung-Chan, Donna

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Publication Date: 2001

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Writing in an Integrated Curriculum: Prekindergarten English Language Learners as Symbol Makers.

Genishi, Celia; Stires, Susan E.; Yung-Chan, Donna

Elementary School Journal, v101 n4 p399-416 Mar 2001

Describes collaborative study done by a prekindergarten teacher, staff developer, and college teacher educator utilizing a highly integrated curriculum whose core was multiple symbol systems. Notes focus on literacy as well as beginnings of writing and reading. Concludes that within the context of high-stakes schooling, the teacher managed to balance child choice with curricular needs. (SD)

Descriptors: Childrens Writing, Early Childhood Education, English, English (Second Language), English Curriculum, English Instruction, English Teachers, Integrated Curriculum, Symbolic Learning, Symbolism, Writing Instruction, Writing Strategies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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