Publication details
SHARING READING WITH YOUNG LANGUAGE LEARNERS
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| Year of publication | 2012 |
| Type | Appeared in Conference without Proceedings |
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| Description | Young language learners (6-11 years old) are usually at the stage where they are learning to read in their mother tongue. Sometimes children struggle with the mechanics of reading which may discourage them. These struggles can occur when learning to read either in ones mother tongue or in a foreign language. To address this situation, teachers should select authentic texts that children may enjoy such as illustrated children books. The paper will describe and demostrate„shared reading techniques“. With this technique, a teacher models reading strategies while exposing the children to a story that is appropriate for their age level. |