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English as a Second Language: Rules and Meaning
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A 3 page paper. Genre-based approaches to teaching English as a second language (ESL) have been used for some time, and of course there have been mixed results reported in the degree of success possible with the genre-based approach. The question that remains is which is more important for a second language speaker, knowing the rules or having access to the actual meaning. The answer appears to be that both are necessary to achieve effective communication that conveys the full message intended by the individual for whom English is not his native language. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSeduGenGram.rtf

English As A Second Language: Summary And Reaction For High School Students
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5 pages in length. Learning English as a second language represents a conquerable challenge for many foreigners; while it may prove somewhat difficult along the way, these individuals are culturally, economically and emotionally ready and able to acquire this secondary language as a means by which to better their existence. For Juan, however, it was an entirely different matter. The writer discusses the shortcomings of America's English as a Second Language courses. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: TLCEng2.rtf

English Education Over The Last 100 Years And Effect Of Drama
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A 20 page paper. Part A provides an overview of education over the last 100 years beginning with the Committee of Ten. The emphasis is on English education. Part B discusses how drama has been and is being used in English and language arts classes. Experts discussed include Heathcote, Spolin, Applebee, and Courtney, among others. Bibliography lists 23 sources.
Filename: PGengdr.rtf

English Language Learner and Dyslexia
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A 5 page paper which examines the similarities and differences between an English Language Learner and a dyslexic student, how teachers can distinguish between a language problem and dyslexia and considers the factors involved in being dyslexic and learning a language. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGelldys.rtf

English Language Learner Program - Case Study
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This 5 page paper uses San Juan Unified School District as the site for a case study. Issues addressed include: ethnic demographics, English learner demographics, assessment and placement procedures, and the primary ELL curriculum. The writer also provides ideas for involving ELL parents. 2 Tables are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGell.rtf

English Language Learners (ELL): Families And School
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5 pages in length. Acquiring a well-rounded education a enough of a challenge when students speak the common language of a particular society, however, when students know their tongues from another country, it presents significant problems with their ability to learn without benefit of understanding the primary language. English Language Learners (ELLs) face this struggle on a daily basis for two main reasons: schools are not adequately equipped to reach and teach this particular population of special needs students and family at home often speaks their native language which leaves precious little opportunity for the students to improve upon their English. Even if it is a bilingual home, this only serves to encourage code-switching. Moreover, foreign culture often teaches children not to question authority, which leaves an ELL student without means to help himself. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCell.rtf

English Language Learners Reading In Content Areas
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A 4 page paper that begins with comments about the ELL student's difficulties reading in content areas. Some explanations of this situation are provided. The essay reports one program that has increased ELL performance in content areas and an outline of suggestions for teachers to help ELL students learn. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGellcntn.RTF

English Language Learning:
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This 5 page paper provides an assessment of a fictional student named Chin in regards to his English language learning needs. This paper examines the method best for this student as well as how this student will benefit from the method. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSELLEdu.rtf

English Language Teaching And Metacognition
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A 4 page paper that discuss and explains what metacognition is and how it differs from cognition. The writer discuses the importance of metacognition for English language learners and provides some examples of strategies teachers can teach this population of students. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGellmtc.RTF

English-Language Learners
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This 15 page paper begins by presenting information about a particular school in terms of English-language learners' achievement and concerns expressed by teachers regarding their own ability to teach ELL students. The literature review considers many aspects of ELL instruction, including academic progress, literacy progress, and strategies that could help increase achievement and literacy, including the involvement of parents. The last section offers a critical analysis of the problem in outline form. Statistical data are included. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: PGellins.rtf