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Selected Works of Natalia A. Ward
Presentation
Aligning Fiction and Nonfiction Texts to Promote Knowledge Building and Language Development of ELLs
Southeast TESOL Regional Conference (2017)
  • Betty Thomason, University of Tennessee
  • Clara L Brown, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  • Natalia A. Ward, University of Tennessee
  • Robin Schell, University of Tennessee
Abstract
New rigorous academic standards in the U. S. have prompted a number of shifts in literacy instruction. We look at an examination and demonstration of how, through pairing fiction and nonfiction texts, classroom teachers can help ELLs further develop reading and language. 
Keywords
  • knowledge building
Disciplines
Publication Date
October 6, 2017
Location
Birmingham, AL
Comments
Abstract is also available through the Southeast TESOL Regional Conference.
Citation Information
Betty Thomason, Clara L Brown, Natalia A. Ward and Robin Schell. "Aligning Fiction and Nonfiction Texts to Promote Knowledge Building and Language Development of ELLs" Southeast TESOL Regional Conference (2017)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/natalia-ward/27/