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Bassano, Sharron; Christison, Mary Ann – 1982
This teacher's guide presents activities designed to use student-created artwork and writing in the learning of English as a second language. It can also be adapted to other second languages and to all age groups from kindergarten through adults. The activities encourage students to produce drawings or writings based on their own experiences. They…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Creative Activities, English (Second Language), Language Experience Approach
Oklahoma State Dept. of Education, Oklahoma City. – 1982
Teaching techniques, lessons, and activities for teaching English as a second language (ESL) in grades K through 12 are suggested. Cross-cultural suggestions, supportive ethno-pedagogical methods, and ideas for implementing the language experience approach to reading are provided within the framework of an activity-based program and an…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Secondary Education
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
Download full textEllowitch, Azi – 1986
The curriculum materials in this guide are drawn mainly from in-depth interviews with six persons, five of whom live in the Germantown or Logan sections of Philadelphia and all of whom represent some of the diverse cultural backgrounds found in these two neighborhoods. In addition to the stories of these six persons, six additional stories present…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Background, Curriculum
