{"product_id":"literacy-gaps-1","title":"Literacy Gaps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The book makes a contribution to the education of English language learners. It provides practical instructional suggestions for teachers of both ELLs and SELs that are informed by a deep understanding of theories of second language and second dialect acquisition and the development of reading and writing proficiencies.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e—Guadalupe Valdés, Professor of Education\u003cbr\u003eStanford University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The concepts of gaps and bridges are clearly articulated up front and provide a well-structured theme that unites the various parts of the text. The use of this structure provides a logical and coherent mechanism for providing a complete picture of the problem—the literacy gap between ELs and native speakers—and a means for addressing this problem.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e—Kristina Anstrom, Senior Research Scientist\u003cbr\u003eThe George Washington University Center for Equity and Excellence in Education\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuild bridges of support so English language learners can learn alongside their peers!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnglish language learners (ELLs) and standard English learners (SELs) face multiple gaps as they strive to achieve, so educators need to take a holistic, comprehensive approach to bridge those gaps and meet the needs of ELLs and SELs in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on an original, well-researched framework, this much-needed resource provides practical strategies for supporting learning and success for ELLs. The authors provide strategies, examples, and classroom tools to address:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gap between students and texts: covering word recognition, background knowledge, comprehension, and academic language development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gap between students and teachers: including socio-cultural differences between teachers and students, and teacher perceptions and expectations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gap between students and their peers: discussing language proficiency differences, grouping strategies, and grade-level and schoolwide programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Literacy Gaps\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e helps educators give ELLs the skills they need to close the most important gap of all: the achievement gap.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54260159807832,"sku":"9781412975209","price":89.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781412975209_e3e83a2a-fd9c-4342-bbc4-15cdecdefd9e.jpg?v=1777818630","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/literacy-gaps-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}