This is the presentation about the Systematic Engaging Early Literacy (SEEL) project presented at the International Symposium on Bilingualism (ISB4) in May, 2003

1. Barbara Culatta Richard Aslett Richard Culatta Using Meaning to Teach Reading and Writing

8. activities Shared and guided reading

11. Shared Social Events activites

12. activities Scripted Play Papá nada. Mamá nada. La vaca nada. La mamá nada en la caja (tapa, taza, lata)

14. texts Teacher-created or adapted

23. technology Digital Books • Additional repetition for students (movie day / shared) • Adjusting to fit (dino book / frog) • Personalizes the materials (casa dormir - read) • Allows for interactivity (casa dormir - write)

24. technology Other technology integrations ¿Qué hay en su cubby?

26. Barbara Culatta Richard Aslett Richard Culatta Using Meaning to Teach Reading and Writing