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Direct linkHadaway, Nancy L.; Young, Terrell A. – Language Arts, 2009
Immigrants currently make up over 12% of the U.S. population, with children of immigrants comprising more than 20% of the population. Consequently, English learners are the fastest growing group in U.S. schools today, accounting for 10.5% of the total public school student population in Pre-K through Grade 12 in 2004-2005, a 56.2% increase over…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Second Language Learning, Picture Books, Migrant Children
Peer reviewedShea, Patricia; Fitzgerald, Sheila – Language Arts, 1981
A kindergarten teacher recounts her experiences with a southeast Asian student as he progresses with the English language. The "beautiful book," in which the boy would illustrate words and dictate appropriate stories for the teacher to transcribe, was instrumental in the boy's language acquisition. (HTH)
Descriptors: Asian Americans, English (Second Language), Illustrations, Kindergarten Children
Peer reviewedWatts-Taffe, Susan; Truscott, Diane M. – Language Arts, 2000
Reviews recent research about literacy development, the development of English-language proficiency, and the social, academic, and emotional challenges of entering a new culture. Recommends and describes instructional practices for teaching second-language learners in integrated settings. Focuses on writing, discussion, and scaffolding in the…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, English (Second Language), Language Acquisition, Literacy
Peer reviewedPiper, Terry – Language Arts, 1986
Describes the progress of a kindergartern child acquiring English as her second language. (DF)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Comprehension, English (Second Language), Kindergarten Children
