Literature-based instruction with English language learners, K-12 / Nancy L. Hadaway, Sylvia M. Vardell, Terrell A. Young.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-288) and index.

Beginning the journey -- Language acquisition and literature-based instruction -- Organizing for literature-based instruction with English language learners -- Growing in language ability -- Reading development through literature -- Writing with literature as a model -- Responding to culture and language -- Literacy learning through multicultural literature -- Literacy learning through folklore -- Literacy learning through poetry -- Literacy learning through nonfiction literature -- Strategic use of nonfiction literature with English language learners -- Interdisciplinary literacy learning through literature-based instruction.