EDUC 509 - Books and Reading Strategies for English Language Learners

Units: 1-3

Focuses on reading, selecting, and using appropriate literature to teach reading strategies for English language learners in grades K-8. Activities in the course will include: selecting appropriate literature for language proficiency, cultural learning style and reading ability, using literature to teach reading strategies such as reciprocal teaching, SQ3R and the directed reading thinking activity, and designing other activities for the English language learner using quality literature. May be repeated for a total of six 6 units.