Foreign Languages
As an ESL teacher, you are familiar with the frustration and discouragement students face when they are not able to communicate with or understand those around them. Teaching English as a second language can be a daunting task. A student in a typical American classroom, who lacks the ability to understand the written and spoken language all around him, is at a disadvantage at almost every turn. You are passionate about your efforts to help your students speak and write in English, because you know that increased language literacy will exponentially increase a student’s quality of life.
Bridge Books were developed by literacy experts, in conjunction with classroom teachers who understand the “language of school.” An ESL student who learns English using the Bridge Books method, will have an automatic advantage in her math class, her social studies class, or her language arts classes. Bridge books are designed to help students learn the words that they will encounter most frequently in a school setting.
But that is only one reason Bridge Books are especially successful language learning tools for ESL students. As your students progress through each book in the series, they will develop vocabulary, learn grammatical constructions, and practice using the language in practical ways. This sequenced approach allows every student to work at his or her own pace.
Regardless of whether your TESL program employs transitional language programs, bilingual classroom instruction, or an immersion program, these colorful readers will inspire your students with a thirst for new ways to express themselves. Bridge Books have been designed to be versatile, so they can be used in
- One-on-one Tutoring
- Small Group Instruction
- Reading Center Activities
- Family Literacy Efforts
- Cross-age and Peer Tutoring
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