[aisle] English Language Development fiction for high school?

[Christine Wilson]

Absolutely pair audio with print. The data show that is the best way to
build comprehension and foster correct accent in spoken English. My littles
like the novelty of a Playaway or MP3 player - don't know if this would
work for high schoolers!

On Mon, Dec 13, 2021 at 5:06 PM Lala Lala via AISLE <
aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Thank you.
>
> On Mon, Dec 13, 2021 at 12:48 PM Shannon Smith via AISLE <
> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>
>> It might also be worthwhile to pair a longer book with an audio version
>> so the student can read the print along with the narrator.
>>
>> On Mon, Dec 13, 2021 at 2:45 PM Amy Phillips via AISLE <
>> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>>
>>> When looking at choice/free reading books, I look to the Orca Soundings
>>> series and other short novels. I notice that students who are struggling or
>>> reluctant readers get nervous about books that are overly long, even if
>>> they can actually read them. And I also recommend graphic novels.
>>>
>>> Amy Phillips
>>> Riverside Brookfield High School
>>> Library Media Specialist
>>> aebromberg at gmail.com
>>> phillipsa at rbhs208.net
>>> 847-722-6169
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Dec 13, 2021 at 2:16 PM Lala Lala via AISLE <
>>> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi!
>>>>
>>>> I am meeting with a teacher tomorrow who teaches ELD, English Language
>>>> Development. His students speak a language other than English at home, and
>>>> his class is an intervention class designed to build academic English
>>>> skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, in order for students
>>>> to have academic success in all of their classes.
>>>>
>>>> He has asked for this:
>>>>
>>>> "I would like to initiate a conversation with you about my ELD
>>>> students.  I teach Advanced ELD here at the high school and have about 50
>>>> students who are at this level. Most are reluctant readers, have 0-5 books
>>>> in their household, and find a Lexile level of 880 challenging.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I want my students to develop a habit of reading books of their choice,
>>>> outside of the classroom, and I am looking for suggestions.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I look forward to hearing from you regarding how you see the library
>>>> helping out with this.  Thank you kindly for your time and help!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Can anyone on this list give me *advice on how I can best support his
>>>> students*? Even suggesting titles would be helpful, but there is more
>>>> to this and I could use some advice!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thank you,
>>>> Lori
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Lori McGreal
>>>>
>>>>
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