Exploring the Cross-Linguistic Contribution of Spanish and English Academic Language Skills to English Text Comprehension for Middle-Grade Dual Language Learners
In this study, we examine the unique and shared contributions of Spanish and English core academic language skills (CALS) to English reading comprehension in a population of Spanish-English dual language learners in Grades 4 and 5 (n = 165). We focus on cross-disciplinary CALS, operationalized as se...
Main Authors: | Emily Phillips Galloway, Paola Uccelli, Gladys Aguilar, Christopher D. Barr |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
SAGE Publishing
2020-01-01
|
Series: | AERA Open |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2332858419892575 |
Similar Items
-
Examining Narrative Development in Young Typically Developing Spanish-English Dual Language Learners
by: Simmons, Emily S.
Published: (2019) -
Spanish Accusative Clitics: Latino Dual Language Learners in an English Environment
Published: (2012) -
A Comparison of Linguistic Features in the Academic Writing of Advanced English Language Learner and English First Language University Students
by: Russell, Margo K.
Published: (2014) -
The effect of cultural background on comprehension of English texts by second language learners of English
by: Emsley, Maletsema Ruth
Published: (2012) - Perceptions Regarding Bilingualism and Telepractice of Families of Spanish-English Dual Language Learners