Developing+Literacy+in+the+Classroom+and+Home+Environment

=Developing Literacy = =in the Classroom = =and Home Environment =

This page includes ideas and resources which will help parents and classroom teachers develop literacy with second language learners.

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Teacher Resources:

Informational websites on literacy development and oral language development:

[|Jim Cummins' Second Language Learning Web]

[|Oral Language Development]

[|Oral Language Development Rubric For ESL Students]

ESL Beginner Lesson Plan:[| A Day at the Beach]

Informational Article:

Haynes, J. Stages of Second Language Acquisition. everything ESl.com []

Suggested books:

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Abuela // by Arthur Dorras. This book is appropriate for children ages 3-6. Rosabela imagines flying over NYC with her abuela. She uses a mix of English and Spanish to describe ssing the sights in New York.

// Firekeeper's Son. // Kinda Sue Park. (Ages 6-9 ) When Sang-Hee's father cannot send the signal that no enemies are in sight, Sang Hee must get the coals to light the fire on the mountain.



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