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<p>Developed by highly respected experts through nearly two decades of research, this book shows bilingual educators <b>how to use the Literacy Squared model to design effective writing instruction that places Spanish and English side by side</b>. 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 <b>teaching writing in tandem with other language arts skills</b>, and they'll get an invaluable <b>Literacy Squared Writing Rubric</b> to help them assess children's developing writing in both Spanish and English.</p><p>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.</p><p><b>BILINGUAL EDUCATORS WILL: </b></p><ul><li>Discover how an<b> a</b><b>sset-based approach</b> to biliterate writing helps students' skills flourish in both languages</li><li>Make<b> cross-language connections</b> to help students connect what they know in one language with what they're learning in another</li><li>Learn how and why<b> explicit teaching of oracy</b> enhances writing development in both Spanish and English</li><li>Learn about a<b> highly effective strategy</b> for helping students develop <b>cross-language metalinguistic awareness </b></li><li>Get practical, <b> grade-specific guidance </b>for nurturing biliterate writing in kindergarten, Grades 1-2, and Grades 3-5</li><li>Link writing standards to <b>Social Justice Standards</b> to help students problem solve, think critically, and advocate for positive change</li></ul><p><b>PRACTICAL MATERIALS: </b> In each chapter, Key Terms, Guiding Questions, and Reflection and Action Questions help readers retain important points and put their new knowledge into practice. Educators will also get sample biliteracy units, s