How does implementing effective literacy practices into reader's workshop impact ELL students language development in a mainstream third grade classroom?
Term
2009
Capstone
Thesis
Degree Name
MAEd
Abstract
The research question addressed is, how does implementing effective literacy practices into reader's workshop impact ELL students language development in a mainstream third grade classroom? The motivating factor for this capstone was a concern that ELL students are not able to fully participate in and benefit from reader's workshop because of their limited English language proficiency. This capstone details: 1) cultural differences in reading and how these differences account for literacy performance of second language learners 2) literacy practices that have been proven to increase ELL students language development, and which could be implemented into reader's workshop 3) creation of two units of study that focus on increasing ELL students oral language. The project concludes that certain literacy practices are beneficial to ELL students when adapted to their language needs.
Recommended Citation
Murphy, Elzbieta, "How does implementing effective literacy practices into reader's workshop impact ELL students language development in a mainstream third grade classroom?" (2009). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations. 2162.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_all/2162