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Thematic Literature and Curriculum for English Language Learners in Early Childhood Education. ERIC Digest

Link: http://www.cal.org/ericcll/DIGEST.

The incorporation of age- and language-appropriate thematic literature into the early childhood curriculum can stimulate content-based academic learning for English language learners (ELLs). This systematic approach is particularly beneficial to young ELLs ages 3 through 8, because it provides background knowledge and cultural information along with opportunities to hear, speak, and interact with carefully crafted language in thematic and story contexts.

• Contributor: Smallwood, Betty Ansin Corp Author Eric Clearinghouse on Languages, Linguistics, Washington D. C.
• Date Published: 11-00
• Year: 2002

This resource is cataloged under:

• Network/channel: NIUSI: Professional Effort: Learning Standards
• Network/channel: NIUSI: Professional Effort: Teaching Design & Practices
• Network/channel: NIUSI: Student Effort: Engagement

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