Literature Review On Second Language Literacy

Theoretical Framework

Literacy is the ability to read, write, design, speak and listen in a way that allows for communicating effectively in different contexts, given that the process of literacy lies not just in the ability to read and write, but rather in a child’s capacity to apply these skills to effectively connect, interpret and differentiate the challengesof the world in which they live. This process is crucial during the school life becauseit gives the students enormous benefits for their future in their academic life and other learning environments.

The impact of literacy processes in education environments has been changing due to new technology, students’ needs and students with learning disabilities. For this reason it is important

These authors consider that literacy has a real connection with second language acquisition processes; because, reading is the foundation of language education and the most powerful tool for increasing vocabulary and the abilities to read, write, spell, and comprehend in a second

The academic program in the schools must identify a variety of additional instructional resources to meet the needs of these students and successful reading programs. The changing focus of reading instruction from kindergarten to late elementary school in grades kinder, students are “learning to read,” while in grades 3 and above, they are “reading to learn.” While reading does become an increasingly important tool for helping students expand their knowledge after elementary grades, learning to read hardly comes to an abrupt halt at the end of second or third grade, which are the importance implements strategies for students in elementary