Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id gB60sFX06963; Thu, 5 Dec 2002 19:54:15 -0500 (EST) Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 19:54:15 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <00d201c29cc1$22c3be70$5c825b0c@judith> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "JUDITH SINCLAIR" <j-p-sinclair@worldnet.att.net> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:8361] Need some help... X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2720.3000 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 1003 Lines: 20 Hello, everyone! Am looking for reading material for a Somalian woman who has entered an ESL program in June of this year and has moved quickly from Intro to our Level 2 of a possible 6 Levels in what appears to be record time. She had no schooling in her own country at all, and could not read or write in any language when she came here. Now, she is reading "books" of various sources that are for ESL learners, but from my review the "books" seem to be of a rather mixed nature, that is, some seem to have "moral" or preachy tones to them, and some are down right scarey. The student is in her 40's, has children (not with her), currently lives in a women's shelter, and has endured incredible hardships. Nevertheless, she is determined to move ahead, and wants to read and learn everything she can. I have no doubt she will go on for her GED, and perhaps college here. In the meantime, what can you suggest for her, and how do I go about getting the materials? Thanks for helping me. Judy
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