Multilingual Literacy, Grades 4-12

Adolescent multilingual learners need reading instruction in every content classroom. Authors Margarita Espino Calderon and Karen Johannesen Brock provide an evidence-based, whole-school guide that bridges the research on reading with second-language learning. Get practical instructional strategies for vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing, and academic discourse to help core content teachers set a new standard for literacy and achieve equitable student success.Grades 4 12 classroom teachers, specialist teachers, and school leaders can use this book to: Discover new research-validated methods and approaches to literacy instruction for multilingual learnersImprove multilingual learners' vocabulary acquisition through preparation and discussion of assigned textsMerge the science of reading and second-language learning practices to enhance multilingual learners' literacyEnforce language and literacy development through peer discussions and writing tasks Receive recommendations for coaching teachers and professional learning for each componentShape educational policy that promotes a healthy school culture in support of multilingual learners Contents:IntroductionChapter 1: Who Are the Multilingual Learners?Chapter 2: What Does the Research Say About Teaching Language and Literacy For Multilingual Learners?Chapter 3: The Right To Read Starts With Vocabulary Building Vocabulary, Discourse, and Background Knowledge as the Foundation for Reading WellChapter 4: MLS RIGHT TO READ! How to Integrate the Science of Reading, Second Language Learning, More Student Talk, and Core ContentChapter 5: THE RIGHT TO WRITE! Talking to Learn to WriteChapter 6: What Does a Whole-School Approach to Language, Literacy, and Content Look Like?Final ThoughtsReferences and ResourcesIndex