Do Leveled Readers Hurt or Help My ELs?
The use of leveled readers for differentiated reading instruction is a controversial practice for all students. This resources explored why they are especially problematic for multilingual learners.
Simplified texts leveled for emergent readers are often prescribed for multilingual learners on the ground that they lack the English skills required for working with more complex texts. They often lack in content, excitement, and challenge for the reader.
Consider the simplified texts leveled for emergent readers; these are often prescribed for ELs on the grounds that they lack the English required for working with more complex texts. They are often lacking in content, excitement, and challenge for the reader.
Complex texts are a necessity for multilingual learners to gain traction in reading, become engaged in literacy, and acquire effective language knowledge and skills.
