This article, "Picture Books, Young Adult Books, and Adult Literacy Learners" was interesting to me as an English Language Development teacher. Though the article is not what we would consider current, the ideas are gaining popularity, and I'd like to read more current similar articles. I have taken Kathy King Dickman's classes, which use picture books often as a way to teach literary elements. This concept is close to her teaching, but with older students. The article touched on the subject of appropriateness for adult learners, and I think the way in which the material is presented is the key to success here.
I have recently started taking my high school English Learners to the elementary school every Wednesday to read to the first graders. They have enjoyed it so far, and I have noticed that they are feeling successful while doing this. Students are reading low level materials with picture supports to the students, giving them more confidence when reading. I can see that students are becoming more comfortable with reading aloud and the basic flow of the English language.
I thoroughly enjoyed this article, and can't wait to read more on the topic.
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