ERIC Number: EJ975914
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 15
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Can yu rid guat ay rot? A Developmental Investigation of Cross-Linguistic Spelling Errors among Spanish-English Bilingual Students
Howard, Elizabeth R.; Green, Jennifer D.; Arteagoitia, Igone
Bilingual Research Journal, v35 n2 p164-178 2012
This study contributes to the literature on cross-linguistic literacy relationships for English language learners, and in particular, the Spanish-influenced spelling patterns of Spanish-English bilinguals. English spelling, reading, and vocabulary assessments were administered to 220 students in four TWI programs over a three-year period, from second grade to fourth grade. Data analysis consisted of "t"-tests and multiple regression. The incidence of cross-linguistic spelling errors was found to be low at all grade levels and to virtually disappear by fourth grade, indicating that this is a developmental issue that is common among bilingual students and that typically resolves itself without remediation. (Contains 7 tables.)
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Spelling, Second Language Learning, Data Analysis, Grade 4, Grade 3, Grade 2, Bilingualism, Interference (Language), Elementary School Students, English Language Learners, Spanish, English (Second Language), Vocabulary Development, Multiple Regression Analysis, Error Patterns, Developmental Stages, Bilingual Education Programs, Tests, Incidence
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4
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Language: English
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Grant or Contract Numbers: R305A070438
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