Pairing Fiction and Nonfiction Texts to Promote Literacy and Language Development of Adolescent English Learners. Issue 6 (2nd November 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ward, Natalia; Schell, Robin Foster; Brown, Clara Lee; Thomason, Betty
• Is Part Of: Clearing house. Volume 92:Issue 6(2019)
• Page Start: 193
• Page End: 201
• Publication Date: 2019-11-02
• Subjects: English language learners -- comprehension -- writing -- language development; Education -- Periodicals; Junior high schools -- Periodicals; Education, Secondary -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 373.05
• DOI: 10.1080/00098655.2019.1649631
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0009-8655

Abstract

Abstract: Based on the relevant research that highlights the impact of pairing fiction and nonfiction texts around a specific theme or a topic for enhanced motivation and reading comprehension for English learners (ELs), this article describes ways to combine texts of various genres to promote ELs' language and literacy development. A middle school example of a lesson on chocolate exemplifies how pairing a number of fiction and nonfiction texts supports differentiation and multiple opportunities for writing.