This report is one of a series of reports on various aspects of a multi-year Spanish-to-English language arts transition curriculum in the Los Angeles, CA, area. The program uses 8-week literature units to promote first and second language acquisition and academic achievement in grades 2-5. The authors describe four effective instructional strategies used in the program: building students’ background knowledge, drawing on students’ personal experiences, promoting extended discourse through writing and discussion, and assisting students in re-reading pivotal portions of the text. 1999. (EPR 2). (25 pp).

Author:
William Saunders, Gisela O’Brien, Deborah Lennon, & Jerry McLean

Publisher:
Center for Research on Education, Diversity & Excellence