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Language and Literacy Education

2004

Children -- Books and reading

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Using Children's Literature With Young Learners, Eowyn Ferey Jan 2004

Using Children's Literature With Young Learners, Eowyn Ferey

Intensive English Language Program Faculty Publications and Presentations

The biggest practical challenges in using English language children's literature rather than readers created specifically for EFL/ESL students are:

  • choosing an appropriate book
  • preparing to teach, from writing lesson plans to developing supporting teaching materials
  • brainstorming creative teaching ideas

This paper will serve as a guide for those who would like to use literature in the classroom with their young students, but aren't sure how to begin.