Teaching Reading in Spanish - A Linguistically Authentic Framework for Emerging Multilinguals

Teaching Reading in Spanish is an essential teacher instructional guide to developmental biliteracy. It provides a comprehensive reading framework for teachers who teach reading in K-12 dual language and bilingual programs. Its approach to Spanish reading instruction is based on linguistically-authentic pedagogy, not on English-language practices.

List of contents

List of Tables
Foreword
Douglas Fisher
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: The Science of Reading for Emergent Multilingual Learners
Chapter 3: Stages of Reader Development
Chapter 4: Leveling Text
Chapter 5: Examples of Leveled Text
Chapter 6: Leveled Books in the Classroom
Appendix A. Effective Advocates: The Missing Link Between Home and School Cultures
Geri Chaffee
Appendix B. Additive Approach to Multilingualism
Dr. Kris Nicholls
Appendix C. Spanish Book Collections to Inspire Joy and Engagement
Heather Robertson-Devine
Appendix D. The Power of a Paired Curriculum
Amy Mosquera
Appendix E.Acentos ortográficos en español: A Simple Guide
Dr. Kimberley D. Kennedy
References
About the Authors and Contributors

About the author

Dr. Rocio del Castillo-Perez is an assistant superintendent for special services and a university professor. She has dedicated her professional career to advocating for educational equity and social justice and has received recognition for her work in special education, bilingual, and dual-language programs.
Dr. Julia Stearns Cloat is an associate superintendent of curriculum and an adjunct professor. She is dedicated to providing equitable and accessible learning experiences through the development of curriculum.

Product details

• Authors: Julia Stearns Cloat, Rocio del Castillo-Perez, Rocio Cloat Del Castillo-Perez
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2022
• EAN: 9781475864670
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-6467-0
• No. of pages: 168
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; EDUCATION / Multicultural Education, EDUCATION / Bilingual Education, Spanish, Educational strategies & policy, Teaching of a specific subject, Bilingualism & multilingualism, Educational: Languages other than English, Bilingualism and multilingualism, Educational strategies and policy, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / Reading & Phonics