E.+Literacy+and+ESL


 * Literacy and ESL **



**Developing Literacy in the Regular Education Classroom and Home Environment **

This Wiki page will include a set of resources that may be used by regular education teachers and parents for promoting literacy.

Remember to set the page up with a title and graphic. Include the following resources:


 * For Parents Literacy in the Home Information Newsletter:** Design a Newsletter that may be sent home or distributed to parents. The Newsletter should be designed in MS Word, and must use a Newsletter format. Please see the templates included with MS Word.   Begin with a heading and graphic. Give the Newsletter a title.  The Newsletter should be in English (although parents may need the information translated). Include the following information:   Brief overview of the importance of home literacy for the ESL student.   Tips or strategies for engaging in home literacy.   Your name, school, and contact information.
 * For Teachers / Promoting SLA Literacy in the Classroom: ** The following information may be directly entered on this Wiki page:

>  Remember to include graphics on the Wiki page. Also include your footer information.
 * A brief overview of identifying learning differences -- not language difficulties.
 * Also include one each of the following resources:
 * Two informational web sites that explain the importance of: a) literacy development and b) oral language development in the SLA process.
 * One teaching tool such as a lesson plan, student handouts, language tools, etc.
 * One informational article (title, author, and URL / link)  .
 * One “suggested children’s literature book” appropriate for a selected age/proficiency level with title, author, and brief summary.


 * Examples / FOR PARENTS **


 * Home Newsletter: **

** Examples / FOR TEACHERS

Reading 101 ** <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">This "user friendly" site provides great tips for classroom teachers who work with second language learners in a literacy setting.

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 146%;">**Teaching Tool:** <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;"> Using Mental Imagery While Reading




 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Informational Article: **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Title: //Promoting Success of Multilevel ESL Classes: What Teachers and Administrators Can Do// Authors: Mathews-Aydinli & Horne (2006) Source: CAELA

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">** Great Children's Literature Book:

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<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Title: Book Fiesta! Author: Pat Mora


 * Summary:**

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Take a ride in a long submarine or fly away in a hot air balloon. Whatever you do, just be sure to bring your favorite book! Rafael López's colorful illustrations perfectly complement Pat Mora's lilting text in this delightful celebration of El día de los niños/El día de los libros; Children's <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 84%;">** Day/Book Day. ** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> Includes a letter from the author and suggestions for celebrating El día de los niños/El día de los libros; Children's Day/Book Day.

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<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Read more about the author, Pat Mora at: [|Pat Mora's Biography] ======

//...no bad mojo here!// SPSE 6820 Dr. Dorothy Valcarcel Craig MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY dvcraig@mtsu.edu