- Some schools group English learners together.
- Many think this helps students learn.
- New studies show this may not work.
- Group learning can lower graduation rates.
- More English learners may mean less success in school.
- Students should be with others who speak English well.
Difficult words
- learn — to gain knowledge or skills.learners, learning
- group — a number of people or things together.
- success — the achievement of a goal.
- graduation — the act of finishing school.
- students — people who study at a school.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think group learning can be bad?
- What helps you learn best?
- Do you think speaking English well is important for students?
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