Buch, Englisch, 176 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 279 mm
Resources for Fostering Spanish–English Vocabulary Connections
Buch, Englisch, 176 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 279 mm
ISBN: 978-1-934000-45-8
Verlag: Brookes Publishing Co.
- conduct engaging picture book read-alouds to incorporate cognates into vocabulary lessons
- use effective methods and activities for teaching cognate prefixes, suffixes, root words, and spelling patterns
- design customized cognate lesson plans using the included template and step-by-step guide
- plan successful content-area thematic units that include cognate words and activities
To help teachers quickly integrate cognate instruction into their curriculum, they’ll also get access to the Cognate Companion website, a database organized around more than three thousand award-winning picture books in Spanish, English, or both. Teachers can search the website by title, author, and reading level to find appropriate picture books and all their cognates. The website also includes 250+ quick, ready-to-use cognate lesson plans for select picture books—easy add-ons any teacher can start using tomorrow.
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Weitere Infos & Material
About the Cognate Companion Website
About the Authors
Preface
For The Reader
AcknowledgementsChapter 1: The Power of Cognates for Bilingual LearnersObjectives
Cognate Play
What are Spanish-English Cognates?
The Importance of Teaching Cognates
All Teachers Can Incorporate Cognates in their Lessons
Summary
Reflection and ActionChapter: 2 Introducing Students to CognatesObjectives
Cognate Play
The Importance of Teaching Cognates as a Language Category
Strategies for teaching and assessing cognates
Using Cognates as Context Clues
Summary
Reflection and Action
Chapter 3: Using Picture Book Read-Alouds to Teach CognatesObjectives
Cognate Play
Engaging Bilingual Learners with Cognates in Picture Books
Sequencing Cognate Activities for Read-Alouds
Summary
Reflection and Action
Chapter 4: Teaching Cognate Prefixes and Root WordsObjectives
Cognate Play
Prefixes, Root Words, and the Generative Nature of Language
Teaching Bilingual Learners about Prefixes
Focusing on Root Words
Reinforcing the Learning of Prefixes and Root Words
Summary
Reflection and Action
Chapter 5: Teaching Cognate SuffixesObjectives
Cognate Play
Suffixes and the Generative Nature of Language
Teaching Cognate Suffix Conversion Rules in English and Spanish
Reinforcing the Learning of Cognate Suffix Rules
Summary
Reflection and Action
Chapter 6: Cognate Spelling RulesObjectives
Cognate Play
Spanish and English Spelling Rules
Teaching Cognate Spelling Rules
Reinforcing the Learning of Cognate Spelling Rules
Summary
Reflection and Action
Chapter 7: Planning Cognate Lessons Using Picture BooksObjectives
Cognate Play
Choosing Picture Books and Cognates for a Read-Aloud
Designing a Lesson with the Cognate Lesson Plan Template
Summary
Reflection and Action
Chapter 8: Designing Content-Area Thematic UnitsObjectives
Cognate Play
Designing a Content-Area Thematic Unit
Summary
Reflection and Action
Chapter 9: Designing an Introductory Cognate Unit of InstructionObjectives
Cognate Play
Creating a Thematic Unity on Spanish-English Cognates
Summary
Reflection and Action
Index