Synopses & Reviews
Research in bilingual education has shown that bilingual students who develop full literacy in their first language will experience greater academic success in English. While this finding has far-reaching implications for teachers of bilingual students, very little has been written about primary language literacy instruction in specific languages. Now,
Teaching Reading and Writing in Spanish in the Bilingual Classroom provides this essential support for those working to develop Spanish-English biliteracy in grades K-6.
The authors present a thoughtful and, above all, readable discussion of literacy theory, showing similarities and differences between students developing literacy in Spanish and in English. Using a series of realistic and well-drawn classroom scenarios, they review traditional methods of teaching reading in Spanish. For each method they suggest a positive, literature-based alternative. They also include many examples of children's writing to demonstrate how both spelling and writing functions develop naturally in Spanish and in English in effective bilingual classrooms.
Teaching Reading and Writing in Spanish in the Bilingual Classroom brings theory to life by providing concrete, step-by step suggestions to bilingual teachers for ways to help their students develop full literacy in two languages. For example, the authors offer checklists to help evaluate effective reading and writing instruction. They also include English language development lessons with appropriate literature resources to show how teachers can help transition students from Spanish reading and writing into English.
A strong and unique feature of the book is its inclusion of lists of children's literature in Spanish. These lists come at the end of scenarios describing how teachers have organized meaningful curriculum around specific themes. The book is also rich in children's writing samples and suggestions for interactive activities. Altogether, readers will find here a comprehensive, invaluable tool for creating meaningful reading and writing experiences for bilingual students--the very experiences these students need for academic success in Spanish and English.
Synopsis
Teaching Reading and Writing in Spanish in the Bilingual Classroom provides essential support for those working to develop Spanish-English biliteracy in grades K-6.
Synopsis
Teaching Reading and Writing in Spanish in the Bilingual Classroom provides essential support for those working to develop Spanish-English biliteracy in grades K-6.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-252) and index.
About the Author
David E. Freeman is the coauthor or coeditor (with Yvonne S. Freeman) of ten Heinemann books, including: - La ensenanza de la lectura y la escritura en espanol y ingles en salones de clases bilingues y de doble inmersion, segunda edicion revisada (2009) - Academic Language for English Language Learners and Struggling Readers (2008) - Diverse Learners in the Maintstream Classroom (2008) - Teaching Reading and Writing in Spanish and English in Bilingual and Dual Language Classrooms, Second Edition (2006) - Dual Language Essentials for Teachers and Administrators (2004) - Essential Linguistics (2004) - Closing the Achievement Gap (2002) - Between Worlds, Third Edition (2011) - Teaching Reading in Multilingual Classrooms (2000) - ESL/EFL Teaching (1998). David Freeman is a professor of Reading and ESL in the Department of Language, Literacy, and Intercultural Studies of the College of Education at the University of Texas - Brownsville. David and Yvonne Freeman are Heinemann Professional Development Providers.Yvonne S. Freeman is the coauthor or coeditor (with David E. Freeman) of ten Heinemann books, including: - La ensenanza de la lectura y la escritura en espanol y ingles en salones de clases bilingues y de doble inmersion, segunda edicion revisada (2009) - Academic Language for English Language Learners and Struggling Readers (2008) - Diverse Learners in the Maintstream Classroom (2008) - Teaching Reading and Writing in Spanish and English in Bilingual and Dual Language Classrooms, Second Edition (2006) - Dual Language Essentials for Teachers and Administrators (2004) - Essential Linguistics (2004) - Closing the Achievement Gap (2002) - Between Worlds, Third Edition (2011) - Teaching Reading in Multilingual Classrooms (2000) - ESL/EFL Teaching (1998). Yvonne is a professor of bilingual education in the Department of Language, Literacy, and Intercultural Studies of the College of Education at the University of Texas - Brownsville. Yvonne and David Freeman are Heinemann Professional Development Providers.
Table of Contents
How Do I Teach Reading and Writing in Spanish?
Approaches to Teaching Reading
Synthetic Spanish Reading Methods
From Analytic Methods to El lenguaje integral
Writing Development
Spanish Writing Development
Putting Reading and Writing Together to Develop Biliterate and Bicultural Students