Beyond the Beginnings: Literacy Interventions for Upper Elementary English Language Learners (Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 46)

✍ Scribed by Angela Carrasquillo, Stephen B. Kucer, Ruth Abrams

Year: 2004
Tongue: English
Leaves: 171
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

The book addresses the curricular, instructional, and assessment needs of upper grade elementary teachers who are struggling to promote literacy development in their English language learners. These students have already been transitioned, yet struggle with the increased literacy demands in the upper grades.

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