Title
Pairing Fiction And Nonfiction Texts to Promote Literacy and Language Development of Adolescent English Learners
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-6-2019
Description
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.
Citation Information
Ward, Natalia; Schell, Robin Foster; Brown, Clara Lee; and Thompson, Betty. 2019. Pairing Fiction And Nonfiction Texts to Promote Literacy and Language Development of Adolescent English Learners. The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas. https://doi.org/10.1080/00098655.2019.1649631