Early Reading Intervention: Responding to the Learning Needs of Young at-Risk English Language Learners

2009 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 143-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Klett Gyovai ◽  
Gwendolyn Cartledge ◽  
Lefki Kourea ◽  
Amanda Yurick ◽  
Lenwood Gibson
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Early Literacy ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Reading Intervention ◽  
English Language ◽  
Early Reading ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Baseline Design ◽  
Early Reading Intervention

This study examined the effects of a supplemental early reading intervention on the beginning literacy skills of 12 kindergarten/first-grade urban English language learners (ELLs). The Early Reading Intervention (ERI; Simmons & Kame'enui, 2003) was the instructional intervention used with all students. A multiple-baseline design across students was used to investigate the effects of the instruction on phoneme segmentation fluency (PSF) and nonsense word fluency (NWF), as measured by the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS; Good & Kaminski, 2002). Data analyses showed that all students increased in the number of phonemes segmented and the number of letter sounds produced correctly. Gains were commensurate with the amount of instruction received.

Diversity among Spanish-speaking English language learners: profiles of early literacy skills in kindergarten

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 889-912 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen L. Ford ◽  
Sonia Q. Cabell ◽  
Timothy R. Konold ◽  
Marcia Invernizzi ◽  
Lauren B. Gartland
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Early Literacy ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Early Literacy Skills ◽  
Spanish Speaking

scholarly journals English Language Learners’ and Native English-Speakers’ Spelling Growth after Supplemental Early Reading Instruction

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Tess Dussling
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Early Reading ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Native English Speakers ◽  
Phoneme Awareness ◽  
English Speakers ◽  
Spanish Speaking ◽  
Spelling Ability

English language learners (ELLs) are the fastest growing population of students in U.S. schools, and, unfortunately often experience lower levels of reading and spelling achievement than native English-speaking students. There is growing evidence showing that early reading interventions, which have been effective with native English-speakers, can also be effective with ELLs, although the majority of the research focuses on students who are native Spanish-speakers. Additionally, much less is known about spelling growth for ELLs, especially ELLs who speak a native language other than Spanish. Thirteen first grade students who were struggling with early literacy skills (seven non-Spanish-speaking ELLs and six native English-speakers) were selected for participation. The students were placed in three small reading groups, with four to five students each (at least two of whom were ELLs). The groups met five times a week, for approximately six weeks, for 30 minutes per session (totaling approximately 15 hours of supplemental instruction). The small group instruction was designed to reinforce phoneme awareness skills and help students understand the relationships between spoken sounds and written letters. Analysis of pretest to posttest gain scores showed significant growth in spelling ability. Non-Spanish-speaking ELLs with varying levels of English language proficiency benefitted from the intervention. All students demonstrated growth in their understanding of letter-sound correspondences. Evidence-based practices focusing on phonological awareness and the relationships between written letters and spoken sounds can be effective in terms of spelling ability growth when used in small groups comprised of both non-Spanish-speaking ELLs and native English-speakers.

scholarly journals Literacy development of English language learners: The outcomes of an intervention programme in grade R

2010 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna-Mari Olivier ◽  
Christine Anthonissen ◽  
Frenette Southwood
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Early Literacy ◽  
Emergent Literacy ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Intervention Programme ◽  
Emergent Literacy Skills

This study aims to contribute to the knowledge base on the status and development of emergent literacy skills of learners receiving formal education in their second or additional language. The focus is on young English language learners (ELLs), i.e. learners whose home language is not English but who have English as their language of teaching and learning. This article reports on a study that investigated ELLs’ emergent literacy skills prior to entering grade 1 and then evaluated the effectiveness of an evidence-based stimulation programme on early literacy skills in the South African context. Using a quasi-experimental design, ELLs’ emergent literacy skills were assessed with an adapted version of 8 of the subtests of the Emergent Literacy Assessment battery (Willenberg, 2004) and were compared to those of English first language (L1) and of ELL control groups, both before and after the 8-week purpose-designed programme. While learners showed significant improvement on 6 of the 8 subtests, the programme did not significantly improve ELLs’ skills in comparison to those of the control groups. Possible independent variables contributing to the dearth of intervention effect include socio-economic status, learners’ L1, and teacher- and classroom-specific characteristics, all of which were considered in this study. Clinical implications for speech-language therapists with regard to assessment, intervention, service delivery and outcome measures are highlighted.

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