Pairing Fiction And Nonfiction Texts to Promote Literacy and Language Development of Adolescent English Learners

Natalia Ward, Robin Foster Schell, Clara Lee Brown, Betty Thompson

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Abstract

Based on the relevant research that highlights the impact of pairing fiction and nonfiction texts around a specific theme or a topic for enhanced motivation and reading comprehension for English learners (ELs), this article describes ways to combine texts of various genres to promote ELs’ language and literacy development. A middle school example of a lesson on chocolate exemplifies how pairing a number of fiction and nonfiction texts supports differentiation and multiple opportunities for writing.

Keywords

  • English language learners
  • comprehension
  • language development
  • writing

Disciplines

  • Curriculum and Instruction

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