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Dixon, Carol; Nessel, Denise – 1983
The Language Experience Approach (LEA) to teaching reading in English as a second language is described. LEA uses the student's own experiences, vocabulary, and language patterns to create texts for reading instruction. Three stages are defined for assessing learners' levels of language use. The LEA instructional procedures are designed to be…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Experience Approach, Language Skills, Reading Instruction
Sauve, Virginia – TESL Talk, 1988
Considers approaches to English-as-a-second-language instruction that utilize or encourage the use of story-telling to help participants share and grow, and use language, beyond the limits of pre-set, traditional curriculum. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Experience Approach, Language Skills
Peer reviewedBlum, Irene H.; Taylor, Nancy E. – Reading World, 1983
Describes a six-step technique that capitalizes on children's experiences and interests while providing structure and redundancy within a creative framework to maximize sight word acquisition. (FL)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Childhood Interests, Language Acquisition, Language Experience Approach
Kirkland, Eleanor R. – 1980
A rationale and procedures for teaching limited and non-English speaking children to read and write English by using the language experience approach are presented in this paper. The paper suggests that the language experience approach combined with a strong program in oral English development will provide such children with the opportunity to…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Elementary Education, English (Second Language), Language Experience Approach
Mehlville R-9 School District, St. Louis, MO. – 1983
Using the latest research theories, this elementary school curriculum guide was prepared for kindergarten through grade 6 by the teaching staff and curriculum office of the Mehlville (Missouri) School District for teachers of language arts. Methods of instruction included in the guide are language experience approach, writing process, and…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Curriculum Guides
Download full textFarr, Marcia – 1983
Prepared as part of a series applying recent research in oral and written communication instruction to classroom practice, this booklet describes several classroom-based studies that have examined children's writing development and synthesizes what they have shown about the process. The first section of the booklet analyzes the term "writing…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Child Development, Child Language, Classroom Research
Piper, Terry – 1986
A second grade teacher's use of storytelling to teach English language skills to both native speakers and learners of English as a second language (ESL) is described. The technique combines the concept of comprehensible input, the importance of stories and storytelling to children, and a commitment to teaching writing skills. Early in the day, all…
Descriptors: Class Activities, English Instruction, English (Second Language), Grade 2
Laubach Literacy International, Syracuse, NY. – 1996
The resource book was designed for teachers of adult learners of English as a second language (ESL). It provides background information on language acquisition, adult learning, and cross-cultural issues, and presents specific teaching techniques and activities. An introductory section outlines the principles of adult and second language education…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students
