English Language Learners and the Five Essential Components of Reading Instruction
By: Beth Antunez (2002)
Find out how teachers can play to the strengths and shore up the weaknesses of English Language Learners in each of the Reading First content areas.
In this article:
Phonemic awareness
Phonics
Vocabulary development
Reading fluency, including oral reading skills
Reading comprehension strategies
This article provides recommendations and considerations for instruction of ELLs within each of the Reading First components. It should be kept in mind, however, that the Reading First components did not originate from studies including ELLs, and that despite research indicating a need for native language instruction, any discussion within the context of Reading First is about teaching ELLs to read in English.
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