Literacy squared, and why we need to focus on biliterate writing -- The role of oracy and writing in teaching foundational skills -- The Dictado Method for writing instruction -- Nurturing biliteracy in emerging writers in Kindergarten -- Cultivating biliterate writing in Grades 1 and 2 -- Developing biliteracy via genre studies in grades 3-5 : biography -- Furthering biliteracy via genre studies in grades 3-5 : social justice

Developed by highly respected experts through nearly two decades of research, this book shows bilingual educators how to use the Literacy Squared model to design effective writing instruction that places Spanish and English side by side. Focusing on emerging bilinguals in Grades K-5, this research-based guide supports educators through every step of planning and implementing biliterate writing instruction and monitoring student progress. Educators will learn proven strategies for teaching writing in tandem with other language arts skills, and they'll get an invaluable Literacy Squared Writing Rubric to help them assess children's developing writing in both Spanish and English. A must for teachers, administrators, and leadership teams, this book prepares readers to deliver high-quality bilingual writing instruction--starting from the earliest years of school--Publisher's description