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Research estimates that children learn an average of 4000 - 12,000 new vocabulary words each year as a result of reading books. As a literacy coach, I work everyday with a second grade classroom. Half of the students are English-Second Language Learners. Even with my help, it is difficult for the teacher to read with each student during independent reading time. The students are on various reading levels and it is frustrating for the ESOL students to read material that is too difficult. Many of the students cannot read even on a kindergarten level.
I have many books that are on first, second, and third grade levels but I need read-alouds for the ESOL students. I would like to begin a collection of read-aloud books, which include a cassette tape and four copies of the book. Four students can gather around the listening center and have support as they develop their early literacy skills.
More than half of students from low‑income households
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