Dual Language Texts and ELLS

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Supporting Parent Understanding

Include them in learning process

Encourage L1 (writing, reading, oral communication) at home

Invite them into your classroom to participate in or lead lessons about their culture/language

What they should know

L1s preserve familial and cultural backgrounds

L1s provide a foundation for developing proficiency in additional languages

language skills and conceptual knowledge are generally transferable from one language to another

Resources

https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/Page/21558

http://www.multilingual-matters.com/

Dual Language Texts in the Classroom

Helps with the idea of natural acquisition of language

Dual language texts provide opportunities for students to become literate in an organic and fluid way

reading dual or multiliteracy materials can transfer the literacy skills and concepts developed in one language to another

opportunity to compare and contrast the texts and develop metalinguistic ability

provide predictability from one language to another

enhances self-esteem because they can communicate their knowledge

expands knowledge of the L1, which helps the learning of English

Dual Language Strategies

Using L1 to record ideas

Invite students to produce dual-language assignments

Write first drafts, notes, journal entries, and outlines in L1

Hands-on/Experiential Activities

Working with same-language partners (use L1, before English to discuss topic)

Use manipulatives and found objects (like money, household objects, etc)

Word Charts

Teach key words before lesson/explain as they arise

Explain connections among words

Helps with the acquisition of academic vocabulary

Guided Reading

room partners or crossgrade tutors

Focus on specific aspects of the text

new vocabulary

visual materials

organization

Demonstrate and promote effective reading strategies

Student Benefits

Emotionally

Supports student identity

Student-centred learning

mental flexibility

Increased self-esteem

Socially

become aware of the value of cultural diversity and multiple perspectives

a sense of cultural stability and continuity

Promotes positive attitudes in regards to language learning and acquisition

Academcially

develop problem-solving skills

Able to build on prior knowledge, regardless of language

Due to increased confidence, students excel academically

Increases motivation to learn and be successful