Literacy in Latino Students

Paper Summary:

The paper presents literature that examines how a large percentage of Latino students in California perform below national standards in literacy skills. The paper explains that literacy is important as it relates to the ability to do college coursework and to perform well in the workforce. The paper shows how the earlier intervention in these matters takes place, the more successful it will be.

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Statement of Problem
Literature Review
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"According to Fischer (2001) Literacy attainment for adolescents and young adults has become a serious concern. The author explains that many adults enter the workforce or college unprepared for the literacy-related responsibilities that they will have. Although fewer resources are directed towards literacy and there has been a reduction in the amount of funding for adolescent literacy research, there are still serious literacy deficiencies, particularly as it relates to the Latino population in general and high school aged Latino children in particular (Fischer 2001)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• About Scholastic. (2006) http://www.scholastic.com/aboutscholastic/news/press_11152006-CP.htm
• Duran, R., Revlin R., Havill D. (1995) Verbal Comprehension and Reading Skills of Latino High School Students. National Center For Research on Cultural Diversity and Second Language Learning. http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/ncrcdsll/rr13.htm
• Fisher, D. (2001). "We're Moving on Up": Creating a Schoolwide Literacy Effort in an Urban High School. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 45(2), 92.
• Gutierrez, K. (1995). Unpackaging academic literacy. Discourse Processes, 19, 21-37.
• Jimenez, R. T. (2001). "It's a Difference That Changes Us": An Alternative View of the Language and Literacy Learning Needs of Latina/o Students. The Reading Teacher, 54(8), 736.

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