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LIGHTBOWN & SPADA OXFORD KEY CONCEPTS FOR THE LANGUAGE CLASSROOMOxford Key Concepts for the Language Classroom focuses on key topics for teaching English as a second or foreign language to learners aged 5--18. These instructional guides are informed by research in second language acquisition and language pedagogy, and show the relevance of theory to the practicing teacherSERIES EDITORSPatsy M. Lightbown and Nina Spada are highly respected worldwide for making language learning theory and research accessible, and relating it to classroom teaching. Their award-winning How Languages are Learned is now in its fourth editionTITLES IN THIS SERIESFocus on AssessmentFocus on Content-Based Language TeachingFocus on Grammar and MeaningFocus on LiteracyFocus on Oral InteractionOXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESSwww.oup.com/eltFocus on LiteracyFocus on Literacy explores research on the second language literacy development of learners aged 5--18. It demonstrates how teachers can interpret such research to facilitate their instructional decision-making and classroom practice.This book examines second language literacy development and Identity formation in a globalized world from a sociocultural and sociolinguistic perspective. It discusses the complexity of communicative competence and emphasizes the value of strong learning support through scaffolded activities that encourage students to express their understanding and insights in meaningful contexts. Examples are taken from real classroom practice and key research studies, and activities encourage reflection and interaction. This book promotes an informed stance for teachers seeking to empower learners as well as themselves as they encounter the rapid changes of the 21st century.Additional online resources at www.oup.com/elt/teacher/fol