Newcomer Language Arts
Newcomers are students who have just arrived and have very limited to no English.
Reading
 Basic phonics
 Reading strategies
 Vocabulary
development
 Comprehension
strategies
 Short articles,
stories, essays, and
books
Writing
 Vocabulary
 Spelling and
grammar practice
 Sentence practice
 Paragraph practice
 Journals
 Autobiographical
essay
Speaking & Listening
 Structured
conversation practice
 Oral presentations
 Careful listening
exercises
 Real life experiential
learning
Technology: Students will be introduced to a variety of technology, including:
computers, netbooks, powerpoint, smartboard activities, and more.
Text books: We have newly adopted text books this year! The are Inside by Hampton
Brown and National Geographic.
Homework: Research show that the best and most efficient way for students to acquire a
new language, become better readers and writers is to read often in the new language. In
light of this, homework is for students to regularly check out books from the school and
read a minimum of 20 minutes per day. Additional homework may be assigned and
additional work may always be requested if the student wishes.