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Teaching Reading to Non-English Speakers. Collier-Macmillan Teacher's Library.

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Title: Teaching Reading to Non-English Speakers. Collier-Macmillan Teacher's Library.
Authors: Thonis, Eleanor Wall
Availability: The Macmillan Co., 866 Third Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10022
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 270
Publication Date: 1970
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Bilingualism, English (Second Language), Learning Theories, Linguistic Theory, Literacy Education, Prereading Experience, Reading Instruction, Reading Material Selection, Reading Skills, Reading Tests, Second Language Learning, Teaching Guides, Teaching Methods, Writing (Composition)
Abstract: Chapter 1 in this teacher's guide to the teaching of reading to non-English speakers presents an overview of the pre-reading level and makes suggestions to teachers who are preparing pupils for beginning reading instruction. Chapter 2 defines the relationship between oral and written language, gives some of the learning theories which apply to reading, and mentions the common approaches to beginning reading. Chapter 3 is devoted to the skills of reading and offers suggestions on skill development. Chapter 4 discusses the use of reading in the various subject matter areas of the curriculum. Chapter 5 describes the reading process in second language learning and the pre-reading skills necessary to success. The nature of bilingualism is explored and some of the interference between speech and print is discussed. Chapter 6 provides another view of reading skill development from the position of the non-native speaker who is acquiring reading skills in English. Chapter 7 points out some of the skills needed in the subject matter areas. Chapter 8 suggests criteria for the selection of materials and techniques in teaching reading in a second language. Chapters 9 and 10 discuss in some detail testing to determine reading achievement, and present conclusions and a rationale for an experimental reading curriculum. (Author/AMM)
Journal Code: RIEJAN1971
Entry Date: 1971
Accession Number: ED042152
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Chapter 1 in this teacher's guide to the teaching of reading to non-English speakers presents an overview of the pre-reading level and makes suggestions to teachers who are preparing pupils for beginning reading instruction. Chapter 2 defines the relationship between oral and written language, gives some of the learning theories which apply to reading, and mentions the common approaches to beginning reading. Chapter 3 is devoted to the skills of reading and offers suggestions on skill development. Chapter 4 discusses the use of reading in the various subject matter areas of the curriculum. Chapter 5 describes the reading process in second language learning and the pre-reading skills necessary to success. The nature of bilingualism is explored and some of the interference between speech and print is discussed. Chapter 6 provides another view of reading skill development from the position of the non-native speaker who is acquiring reading skills in English. Chapter 7 points out some of the skills needed in the subject matter areas. Chapter 8 suggests criteria for the selection of materials and techniques in teaching reading in a second language. Chapters 9 and 10 discuss in some detail testing to determine reading achievement, and present conclusions and a rationale for an experimental reading curriculum. (Author/AMM)