[NIFL-ESL:8365] RE: Need some help...

From: Susan Guzzetta (scguzze@fresno.k12.ca.us)
Date: Fri Dec 06 2002 - 11:32:28 EST


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Try Jamestown publishers.  They have an extensive list of very high
interest, graded level reading books.  ESL and ABE students in our
program love them.

Susan Guzzetta

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From: nifl-esl@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-esl@nifl.gov] On Behalf Of JUDITH
SINCLAIR
Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2002 4:53 PM
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Subject: [NIFL-ESL:8361] Need some help...

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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