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Improving K-12 Ell Students' Comprehension Of Academic Text, Peggy Lynn Linsmeier
Improving K-12 Ell Students' Comprehension Of Academic Text, Peggy Lynn Linsmeier
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Successful acquisition of academic English is dependent upon a multitude of cognitive, linguistic, and educational variables, all based on the socio-cultural perspectives and powers that regulate what occurs in the classroom. The function and meaning of academic texts may be lost on the student with limited knowledge and experience with academic social contexts. The teacher must work within the confines of societal and educational boundaries. The provision of experience, motivation, and opportunities for interaction is highly beneficial, in addition to explicitly teaching vocabulary and learning strategies. A functional linguistics approach, delivered through Readers' Workshop, based on the work of Aguirre-Munoz …
An Evaluation Of Writing Samples By English Learners In Special Education, Brett Patrick Frayseth
An Evaluation Of Writing Samples By English Learners In Special Education, Brett Patrick Frayseth
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The purpose of this study was to investigate if there was any pattern in the types or frequencies of errors made within writing samples produced by English Learners (ELs) in special education and whether those patterns differentiated them from ELs not in special education or whether there was commonality between the types or frequencies of errors made by ELs in special education and native-English speakers in special education. The intent is that once a pattern is recognized that the written work of ELs can help aid in determining placement in special education. The quantitative method was applied in this study. …