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Science As A Second Language: Analysis Of Emergent Bilingual Performance And The Impact Of English Language Proficiency And First Language Characteristics On The Colorado Measures Of Academic Success For Science, Joanna Kristine Bruno
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In an age when communication is highly important and states across the nation, including Colorado, have adopted Common Core State Standards, the need for academic language is even more important than ever. The language of science has been compared to a second language in that it uses specific discourse patterns, semantic rules, and a very specific vocabulary. There is a need for educators to better understand how language impacts academic achievement, specifically concerning Emergent Bilinguals (EBs). Research has identified the need to study the role language plays in content assessments and the impact they have on EBs performance (Abedi, 2008b; …