Dual Language Texts
Supporting our English Language Learners in reading and writing can sometimes be difficult and challenging when it comes to finding new and inventive dual language texts. We have found some amazing resources to make your student excited and motivated to engage in their literacy development!
Check out the following resources: |
- Looking for creative new books to spice up your literacy program? Visit Good Reads for a list of highly rated dual language texts.
- If you’re interested in resources for younger students, visit Bookstart for online reads that will surely engage, allowing students to have dual language texts read aloud, while they follow along.
- Time for a little variation in your students reading list? Visit the International Children’s Digital Library for a plethora of digital books designed to engage and foster a love of reading in your students. It even allows students the option of writing a review for each book they read!
- This brand new resource from the Canadian Government could be just what your language program needs to promote engagement in literacy. Have your students create their own dual language books by visiting SCRIBJAB.
- In need of special programs for the students in your class? Visit Text Help for software that can enhance your literacy programming.
- Audio books are a great tool to aid students with language comprehension. Visit Gizmo's Freeware for access to free e-books and audio books to add something new to your literacy program.
- Looking for more information surrounding identity texts? Jim Cummins and Margaret Early’s book entitled Identity Texts: The Collaborative Creation of Power in Multilingual Schools is the way to go, providing more information into the how and why behind identity texts. Visit Amazon to purchase this fabulous read.
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