Sangeeta Agarwal. Agenda Myth #1 Group Activity Myth #1 Revisited Video Myth #2 Group Discussion Myth #2 Revisited.

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Sangeeta Agarwal

Agenda Myth #1 Group Activity Myth #1 Revisited Video Myth #2 Group Discussion Myth #2 Revisited

Myth 1: Resist English Immigrants Resist Learning English

Are you an immigrant? Gather in center of room First Generation – West Corner Second Generation – North Corner Third Generation – East Corner Other Generations – South Corner

Myth 1: Refuse to learn English? Immigrants, including Latinos Believe English is needed to succeed Majority (67%) use English at work Demand for English classes exceeds supply A California study found For those in US for 10+ years, 53% speak at least well Only 20% of Spanish speakers do not speak English Not true before, and not true now

Myth 1: Resist English? Proficiency Among Immigrants in California by Language Spoken, 2009

Video Do you speak English Video: 2dMhttp:// 2dM

Myth 2: Cling to Language Immigrants cling to native language Perpetuate it to subsequent generations

Group Discussion In your opinion, do immigrants cling to their native language? Discuss within your groups Open Discussion

Myth 2: Cling to Language? 88% U.S.-born adult children of Latinos speak English very well In California, low English proficiency drops from 27% in first generation to 6% in second generation English Proficiency rises with each generation English language skills rise with time spent in US Not true before, and not true now

Myth 2: Cling to Language? Proficiency Among California Children

Maintain Heritage Languages Children have natural ability to learn languages Maintaining heritage language helps learn second language Language is a branch of culture, and maintaining language propagates culture Teachers can help foster heritage language Freeman, E. D., & Freeman, S. Y. (2004). Essential Linguistics: What You Need to Know to Teach Reading, ESL, Spelling, Phonics, and Grammar. Portsmouth, NH: Heineman.

Over time, America assimilates everyone!