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Shifting perspectives: from collective narrative to individual consciousness in English literature

When surveying the chronological evolution of English literature over the centuries, one can readily trace the development of a style that shifts over time from a concern with collective endeavor to increasingly individualized forms of expression, which would culminate in the Romantic Movement.

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Metaphorical language acquisition challenges for English language learners

"I have often found that even graduate [ELL] students have a limited understanding of metaphorical language" in English (Dong 2004: 29). Context is critical for understanding what is meant metaphorically and what is meant literally.

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The importance of English literacy for vocational technology students

Being able to read and write fluently is an asset no matter what job one gets. Therefore, vocational-technology colleges should require demonstrated college-level proficiency in English."

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Teaching English language learners through literature and literacy

Before one is able to evaluate the third grade English language learner who is the subject of this evaluation, one first must understand the unique teaching strategies used for effective instructional practices for English language learners.

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Research-based strategies for teaching English language learners

In most schools today, educators integrate students who are non-native English speakers into the regular classroom. Students may be described in terms of their English language ability in order to create cooperative learning groups and to measure their progress.

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Teacher beliefs and practices in English as second language instruction

The objective of this work is to state the beliefs held about primary language and second-language acquisition in terms of the public school's mission and responsibility for the development of language skills for students who are from multilingual/multicultural homes and families and the role of…

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Designing effective lesson plans for English language learners

A major challenge that the majority of English language learners will face is difficulties understanding new concepts with the various forms of verbal communication.

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Using technology to improve English language learner vocabulary acquisition

Over the last several years, the total number of English language learners has been increasing dramatically. Part of the reason for this, is because immigration and demand for foreign-based workers have been causing these numbers to rise.

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English rule, Irish discontent, and the 1916 Easter Rising

England was intricately involved in the governing of Ireland in one form or another.

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English language acquisition challenges for Chinese international students in America

"A language achieves a genuinely global status when it develops a special role that is recognized in every country" (Crystal, 2003, p. 3).

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