Rich Library: Primary Language
Overview
Students who have had little exposure to the school's language can benefit from having books in their Primary Language in their classroom. Research shows reading skills can transfer from a student's Primary Language to their second language, especially when these languages have similar conventions such as spelling and punctuation. Providing students books in their Primary Language also helps them continue to develop reading skills that are not specific to each language, such as Verbal Reasoning and Narrative Skills, and can help with Motivation to read.
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Learn about the International Digital Children's Library, a website that provides free digital books in more than 50 different languages. Users can search for books by the language, the age level of the reader, and types of characters.
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Factors Supported by this Strategy
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Dim or natural lighting provides a calming environment.
Having space where students can go supports Self-regulation and individual deliberate practice.
Multiple tables and chairs on wheels allow for setting up the classroom to support the desired learning outcomes of each classroom activity.
Multiple display spaces promote collaboration by allowing groups to share information easily as they work.
Using multiple writing surfaces promotes collaboration by allowing groups to share information easily as they work.
Decreasing extra audio input provides a focused learning environment.
Books for vision differences support reading development for learners with visual needs.
Books of varying complexity and reading levels are necessary for all students to experience reading success.
With rhyming and creative word use, poetry is a genre that supports the development of early literacy skills in particular.
Books with SEL topics, such as developing friendships and identifying emotions, help teach these skills.
Providing ways for students to adjust sound level supports individual auditory needs.
Providing ways for students to meet their individual temperature needs supports focus and Self-Regulation.
Spaces that are structured, organized, and clean provide increased room for collaboration and active learning.
