Reading, Writing and Learning in ESL: A Resource Book for K-12 Teachers (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Owen F. Boyle (Author)

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Product Description

This is an old edition! Please see the fourth edition, ISBN: 0-205-41034-0, to view the most up-to-date information about this book. This comprehensive and accessible text provides practical strategies for promoting literacy and language development in second language learners (K-12). It explores contemporary language acquisition theory as it relates to instruction and provides suggestions and methods on motivating and involving ESL students.

From the Back Cover

This Fourth Edition of Peregoy & Boyle's text continues the strengths of the third with its comprehensiveness and accessibility, providing a wealth of practical strategies for promoting literacy and language development in English language learners (K-12). Unlike many texts in this field, Reading, Writing and Learning In ESL takes a unique approach by exploring contemporary language acquisition theory as it relates to instruction and providing suggestions and methods for motivating and involving ELL students.

New to this Edition:

• Assessment has been updated throughout the book.
• New material on using standards in instruction included thoughtout the book provides practical applications on how to incorportate the standards in classroom activities.
• New examples of teaching strategies for middle and secondary school students.
• New material on sociocultural issues of language and language acquisition has been incorportated into Chapters 2 & 3.
• New Boxed Internet activititiesthoughtout the text are linked to chapter content.
• New discussion of education policy affecting English learners in the U.S with an in-depth analysis of how policy affects classroom teaching from incorporating the standards to the effect of high stakes testing.
• A chart listing new and updated Teaching Strategies ends each chapter with a summary of the strategies described in the chapter that includes the range of grades .
• New sections on comprehension and metacognition have been added to Chapters 8 to help students understand these two very important topics.
• Thoroughly updated and revised Suggested Reading sections in each chapter contain annotated information about each book or articles.
• Thoroughly updated bibliography references.
• Companion Website.

Reviewer Buzz:
“The questions at the beginning of each chapter are wonderful…”
Professor Lynn Cortina, University of Houston

“Both pre-service and in-service teachers attending my courses are enthusiastic about the book because of the teaching resources it offers as well as the adequate readability level.”
Professor Carla Paciotto, Western Illinois University

“Prospective ESL teachers will find this text as an indispensable tool, aiding them to take the helm when charting an effective plot for their students' educational success.”
Professor Francesco Bonavita, Kean University

Meet the Authors:
Suzanne F. Peregoy, Professor Emerita of Education, San Francisco State University, has taught teacher education courses in reading/language arts and bilingual education. She has been active in writing California's teacher education guidelines for preparing teachers to work with English language learners.

Owen F. Boyle, Professor Emeritus of Education, San Jose State University, has taught teacher preparation courses in reading /language arts. He has coordinated the ESL and Bilingual Programs at San Jose State University, and has also served as assistant director of the Bay Area Writing Project at the University of California, Berkeley. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 3 edition (June 22, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801332494
• ISBN-13: 978-0801332494
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #369,563 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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130 of 133 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Supporting English Language Learners, December 5, 1999

By	Amy L. Salyer (St. George, Utah) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Reading, Writing, and Learning in ESL (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

Peregoy and Boyle have written an outstanding resource book for elementary and secondary school teachers who work with English Language Learners (ELLs). This book focuses on the literacy development for ELL students which is so critical to their success in education and in life. The book includes relevant research information pertaining to second language aquisition, literacy development, and cultural issues. Theory is transformed into practice with solid guidance for teachers working with ELLs in process writing, literature study, and content area studies. Background information, scaffolding techniques, in-depth teacheing strategies, and activity examples are seamlessly merged into a tremendously helpful resource guide which enables teachers to truly employ "best practices" in classrooms with ELLs. I first used this book while obtaining a Master's degree in education, and as a classroom teacher, have found it to be an invaluable resource. It is well worth the (relatively small) monetary and time investment for any teacher who cares about offering ELL students the bast instruction possible.

50 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is great!!, March 5, 2002

By	S.Q. (Miami, FL USA) - See all my reviews

I am currently studying to be a teacher and taking a course in teaching ESOL. Our class uses this book and believe or not, it's actually one of this textbooks you can't put down! The authors keep the audience interested by giving examples of real-life scenarios. I highly recommend this book to get a better view of how to make ESL students adapt to a new environment. Very beneficial!!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thorough and practical, May 14, 2006

By	Jody Fernando "J. Fernando" (Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Reading, Writing and Learning in ESL: A Resource Book for K-12 Teachers (4th Edition) (Paperback)

I use this as the text for a university level ESL Methods course. I've especially liked the authors use of specific classroom examples, as well as suggestions for learning activities that students can utilize. It is also full of suggestions for effective teaching strategies to use with ELLs.