New Connections to English features carefully selected children's literature to provide English language learners with access to academic language and the opportunity to build background knowledge. With these K–8 libraries, students can move through three early proficiency levels, increasing language and literacy at each level.
The New Connections to English library has a variety of different genres and is designed for independent reading, partner reading, and read aloud in order to reach its goals of increasing proficiency levels and academic knowledge. New Connections to English will help English language learners:
Develop vocabulary and oral proficiency
Practice academic language
Utilize explicit and intentional reading strategies while learning about content area subject matter
Access curriculum content
The Professional Guide contains over 30 pages of strategies and professional development articles that assist educators in getting the maximum benefit from their classroom library. Topics include:
Best practices for language acquisition
