Margo Williams

Williams' "Learning English Through Literature" project introduces English language learners to literature while building English vocabulary. More than 75 percent of the school's students are learning English as a second language. The project provides each learner with a book in both English and his/her first language. Each week the class reads the selected title in both languages and discusses the characters and vocabulary, and participates in hands-on learning activities. The students then keep the books for their own personal library and can positively assist siblings and family members by reading at home.