Ellen Bonnard and Molly Verleger

Discrepancy in incorporating reading across the curriculum into the world language classroom Reading across the curriculum is required in the districtLevel-appropriate reading materials are very limited in the

district adopted textbook and supplementary materialsTeachers are lacking the necessary training to include

substantial reading in the second language classroomReading in the second language classroom does not need

to be in English to reinforce literacy.

Instructional/Training needsTraining in reading strategies for second language

teachers; use of reference tools, connecting 1st language strategies to 2nd language

Exploration of Internet sourcesIncorporation of authentic reading materials; i.e. realiaUse of Smartboard, document camera, video cameraGrant writing in order to build classroom libraries of level

appropriate materials

ValidationResearch indicates that increasing the time spent reading

and varying the materials available to students for this purpose, have significant learning benefits in both the language course as well as honing skills that are needed in other courses.

Nation, P. (1997). http://jalt-publications.org/tlt/files/97/may/extensive.htm

www.ncssfl.org/papers/benefitssecondlanguagestudyNEA.pdf

Non-instructional needsAddress level differences among studentsAwareness of students interest in reading materialsMotivationAttendanceParticipationRewards

Learning EnvironmentThe reading component could take place in various

venues such as; the classroom, library, computer lab, outdoors, community venues, student travel.

Second language teachers at the middle school and high school level from first-year through Advanced Placement courses.

The reading materials will be used throughout the district mandated curricula as promoted by the national standards which include culture, connections, communities, comparisons and communication.

Learning Environments (cont.)Smartboards, computer labs and laptop computer carts,

overhead projectors, video cameras, Internet access, TV and DVD/VHS players, document cameras, sound equipment

Are the materials school appropriate? Will the board approve the materials that supplement the benchmark? Will all students be provided with the new materials? Will they respect the new materials for lasting value? Will any cost be incurred by the students/communities?

LearnersAll students of all abilities in all language classes.Students who have limited access to reading materials

outside of the classroom.