Word Level Reading

Learning Intentions

After viewing this module session participants will be able to: 

• Identify the challenges faced by English Learners
  
• Describe the promise of teaching English Learners to Read
  
• Develop confidence regarding teaching English Learners word-level reading skills

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watch the session below.

*Please see the Transcripts resource folder located in Module 0 for a text copy of the transcript from this video. 

Summary

• English Learners face many challenges in school
  
• Word-Level reading is less challenging than reading comprehension
  
• Skills acquired in one language can be applied to the new language
  
• Phonological skills are roughly “transferable” from language to language
• Early on, ELs may function like hyperlexics
  
• As higher-level language skills grow, reading comprehension increases

Reflect & Connect

How are EL’s similar to native speakers in regards to the way they acquire word-level reading skills in English?