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Words in the News: Stem Cell Research

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A thorough resource for intermediate English learners addresses reading comprehension of informational texts, adjective forms, vocabulary acquisition, and writing in a journalistic style. Specifically, the class reads about stem cell research, studies related vocabulary, participates in discussion on the topic, and writes a news story related to the topic. Includes several worksheets that address reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar.

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informational texts, Vocabulary, English Language Development

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ELD, ell, esl, informational texts, journalistic writing, vocabulary acquisition, adjective forms, programs
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11th - Higher Ed
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English Language Arts
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5 days
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