Daniela is in the first grade. Her family left Mexico and moved to Vancouver one year ago. Daniela is having difficulty learning to speak and read in English. Based on bilingual emergent literacy research, what should her teachers prioritize to help Daniela at this stage of literacy?

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Bilingual emergent literacy research suggests that prioritizing the growth of receptive vocabulary in both languages is effective in promoting eventual development of reading and writing skills. Daniela's difficulties with English may stem from limited exposure to the language, so focusing only on teaching her to speak English may not be effective in the long run. Building her vocabulary in both languages will help her to ultimately become literate in English as well.

Daniela Is in the First Grade