MATSOL 2018 Conference Program
May 29 - June 1, 2018
Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center
www.matsol.org/2018-annual-conference
Please note: MATSOL reserves the right to make changes to the conference program if necessary.
English-Spanish Cognate Academic Vocabulary: A Window to Language Learning
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
UL4: Boardroom
Session Abstract
This presentation demonstrates how teaching academic English-Spanish cognate vocabulary to Latino English language learners helps them develop bilingual and bi-literacy skills, and enhance academic achievement across the curriculum. Through cognates, students transfer and transform first language knowledge stored in their memories to the learning of English. Classroom activities are provided.
Session Type
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Academic Language in the Content Areas
Context (primary)
General PK-12
Context (Secondary)
General (all contexts)