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Peer reviewedGenishi, Celia – Language Arts, 1989
Asserts that observation is the key to discovering what non-native students already know about English and what their inclinations and abilities are when they enter the classroom. Documents a first-grade teacher's experiences with second-language learners in her classroom. (MM)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Elementary Education, English (Second Language), English Instruction
Peer reviewedMartin Lara, Susan G. – Reading Teacher, 1989
Examines the phenomenon of code switching (when bilingual speakers use languages interchangeably) in Mexican-American first graders. Cites several reasons for code switching, and discusses implications for reading instruction. (MM)
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Code Switching (Language), Elementary Education, Grade 1
