` Mike Goodreau University of Rhode Island EDC448 Mike GoodreauMike Goodreau University of Rhode IslandUniversity of Rhode Island EDC 448EDC 448 Mike Goodreau University of Rhode Island EDC 448 April 28, 2011 Teaching Reading to Spanish Language Learners

OBECTIVES OF THE CLASS Understanding grammatical structures that differ from English that differ from English that encode complex form-meaning relationships that encode complex form-meaning relationships that have little perceptual saliency that have little perceptual saliency

Using Reading to Teach Reading Part I of the class Non- finite verbs Ser, estar, haber Por/para saber/conocer Part II Sentence structure

Research Results The main objective is to get students reading an entire text in Spanish rather than just paragraphs or short stories. Research shows that reading one complete story gives students continuity and facilitates comprehension.

“La casa en Mango Street” By using the text, students see the grammar in actual usage The language is easy for teenagers to read The story appeals to teens

Results Researchers found that this approach invites students to apply their knowledge of grammar. Once the novel is completed, students can read short stories and grasp the grammar points addressed

Por and para – the lecture Examine the use of prepositions in the novel Demonstrate the difference using examples Graphic organizers

Discussion sessions Apply knowledge of the grammar Fix grammar mistakes Form – focused instruction – TA leads the discussion session

In class discussions Discussions are designed to target the grammar points being addressed each week.

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