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From: Gustav Kocsis <GKocsis@santa-fe.cc.nm.us>
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Subject: [NIFL-ESL:6744] Re: Illiterate in primary language
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I have used the Molinsky and Bliss "Access" fundamentals of literacy and
Communication (ISBN 0-13-004235-8). It is part of the Side by Side series
and does an excellent job in preparing the studentds for the Side by side
series. I have also found that it is not too difficults to teach basic
literacy in the second language. Initially this might be a little more
difficult but success is very good after a while. I have also experienced
that many of my low literacy students have various learning
disabilities.....I have been fortunate to be able to have close contact with
special education teachers at the public schools who have given me many
pointers. Good luck Gustav
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From: Corinne Moran [mailto:cmoranmv@gis.net]
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2001 8:32 AM
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Subject: [NIFL-ESL:6743] Re: Illiterate in primary language
Amy
Thank you. I'll send for the Longman text. Happy Thanksgiving.
Corinne Moran
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>From: "Amy Finch" <amyeff@worldnet.att.net>
>To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov>
>Subject: [NIFL-ESL:6741] Re: Illiterate in primary language
>Date: Tue, Nov 20, 2001, 11:46 PM
>
> Hi Corinne,
>
> My experience is similar to Dottie's -- many of my students are
> pre-literate. My program uses the Longman ESL Literacy text. Using this
> text in conjunction with a picture dictionary has worked very well for my
> classes. Good luck!
>
> Amy Finch
> Minneapolis Public Schools Adult Basic Ed
> amyeff@worlnet.att.net
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Corinne Moran <cmoranmv@gis.net>
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> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:6736] Illiterate in primary language
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>> I coordinate our volunteer ESL program. We have a man in his forties who
>> speaks no English and cannot read or write in his native language
>> (Portuguese).
>> Our tutors are not trained to teach reading, and others who can teach
>> reading are not trained in ESL.
>> I don't know yet whether there is a problem like dyslexia etc. I believe
> it
>> is best to teach an adult non-reader in his primary language, but he
needs
>> survival English.
>> I assume he's gotten this far by using other senses. Using aural/oral
>> techniques, dialogues, TPR, pictures, music etc. we should be able to
help
>> him communicate, but what about the reading/writing?
>> Anyone with experience?
>> Corinne Moran
>> ESL Coordinator, Martha's Vineyard Volunteers for Literacy
>> cmoranmv@gis.net
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>> speaks no English and cannot read or write in his native language<BR>
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>> Our tutors are not trained to teach reading, and others who can teach<BR>
>> reading are not trained in ESL.<BR>
>> I don't know yet whether there is a problem like dyslexia etc. I
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> needs<=
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>> survival English.<BR>
>> I assume he's gotten this far by using other senses. Using aural/oral<BR>
>> techniques, dialogues, TPR, pictures, music etc. we should be able to
> help<=
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>> him communicate, but what about the reading/writing?<BR>
>> Anyone with experience?<BR>
>> Corinne Moran<BR>
>> ESL Coordinator, Martha's Vineyard Volunteers for Literacy<BR>
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