Compare, Contrast, Comprehend: Using Compare-Contrast Text Structures with ELLs in K-3 Classrooms

Autor/inn/en	Dreher, Mariam Jean; Gray, Jennifer Letcher
Titel	Compare, Contrast, Comprehend: Using Compare-Contrast Text Structures with ELLs in K-3 Classrooms
Quelle	In: Reading Teacher, 63 (2009) 2, S.132-141 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0034-0561
DOI	10.1598/RT.63.2.4
Schlagwörter	Text Structure; Second Language Learning; Teaching Methods; Comparative Analysis; English; Vocabulary Development; Student Needs; Reader Text Relationship; Primary Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Textstruktur; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; English language; Englisch; Wortschatzarbeit; Primarbereich
Abstract	In this article, we describe how to help primary-grade English language learners use compare-contrast text structures. Specifically, we explain (a) how to teach students to identify the compare-contrast text structure, and to use this structure to support their comprehension, (b) how to use compare-contrast texts to activate and extend students' background knowledge, and (c) how to use compare-contrast texts to help students expand and enrich their vocabulary. Although these strategies can benefit all young learners, they are particularly important for young ELL students. We, therefore, provide a brief discussion of the unique needs of ELL students. We also describe how understanding text structures can benefit young learners and explain why the compare-contrast text structure is particularly helpful to ELL students. (Contains 1 table and 4 figures.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10