I had that experience when I taught reading a few years ago. Our ESOL teacher suggested that I get them some Kindergarten workbooks that had the picture and the English word. I did as she said and, along with ESOL, it did seem to help them learn English words. As for teaching them to read? The best I could do was get them Spanish copies of the books we were reading. That really didn't help them much since their reading skills were far below their sixth grade level. As for you students, I'm not so sure about finding books in Chinese or Hebrew (That is what the child from Israel speaks, isn't it?) Lisa T.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >any suggestions for students that do not speak english at all? I have two, >one from China and one from Israel. I love our diverse population in south >Florida, but it has its challenges. I do not mind at all, I just want to give >these kids a good start. Thanks!!! Oh...they are 9th graders and I teach >reading. > > > > _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org.
