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Pavlak, Christina M. – Reading Teacher, 2013
Using Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) as a theoretical framework, a team of university staff and educators at a traditionally under-performing urban elementary school built a collaboration aimed at enhancing writing instruction. The current qualitative research study, which was part of this larger project, focused on biography writing in Eva…
Descriptors: Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Biographies, English Language Learners, Linguistic Theory
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Tinajero, Josefina Villamil; Hurley, Sandra Rollins – Reading Teacher, 1997
Discusses and dispels four myths about second-language education. Shows that ample evidence favors bilingualism, bilingual education, and literacy in children's native languages as the means to help children grow academically. Offers "best practices" recommendations regarding program, methods, materials, and parental involvement. (SR)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, Bilingualism, Elementary Education