What are some aspects of early literature instruction (print concepts, phonemic and phonological awareness, letter recognition) that need special consideration for English Learners?

What will be an ideal response?


Responses should include:
• All young students learn early literacy skills in much the same way.
• English learners are expected to learn an unfamiliar oral language in an unfamiliar cultural context.
• The home language may not use an alphabet system.
• Differences between phonemes in the primary language and in the English language need to be taught and emphasized.
• Instructional time needs to be doubled.
• Books need to be read aloud in the home language and in English.

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