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GUILFORD PRESS Insights From Linguistics Insights From Linguistics 2Nd Edition 2017 Edition by Kristin Lems, Leah D. Miller, Tenena M. Soro
How can linguistics help teachers of English language learners (ELLs) improve their instruction? What specific competencies do ELLs need to build in order to speak, listen, read, and write in a new language? Now revised and expanded with a broader view of literacy, this book has guided thousands of inservice and preservice teachers to understand the processes involved in second-language acquisition and help ELLs succeed. The authors explain relevant linguistic concepts with a focus on what works in today's diverse PreK-12 classrooms. Effective teaching strategies are illustrated with engaging classroom vignettes; the volume also features instructive discussion questions and a glossary. (First edition title: Teaching Reading to English Language Learners.)New to This Edition*Broader view of literacy; increased attention to oral language and writing as well as reading.*Chapter on digital learning, plus new content on digital technology throughout the book.*Even more user friendly--additional classroom suggestions from real teachers, vignettes, and examples and graphics illustrating linguistic concepts.*End-of-chapter "challenge questions" that inspire deeper reflection.*Coverage of timely topics, such as numeracy and the language innovations of text messages. Guide to Pronunciation in This Book1. Big Ideas and Research That Guide the Profession2. First-Language Influence in Second-Language Acquisition3. ELL Oracy: Listening Comprehension and Oral Language Development4. Learning to Read, Write, and Spell Words in English as a New Language5. Using Morphemes to Learn Vocabulary6. Word Formation Processes, Cognates, and Collocations7. "The Same, but Different": Reading Fluency in English as a New Language8. Achieving Comprehension in L2 English Reading9. Writing to Learn in English across the Curriculum10. Literacy, Language Learning, and the Digital RevolutionGlossaryReferencesIndex