Fusing Cross-Content Areas into Literature Pieces Using a Whole Language Approach for the Elementary LEP Student.

A number of model lesson plans that use children's literature to teach content area material are presented. The lessons are designed for instruction in either Spanish or English as a Second Language at the elementary school level; some are in English, and some are in Spanish. Each plan identifies the title and basic bibliographic information about the piece of literature, a synopsis of the story, second language teaching strategies that are useful with it, phonics issues to focus on or activities to conduct, structural/grammatical issues, sight words to be emphasized, complementary stories, appropriate songs and drama to accompany the lesson, and specific related themes and activities that focus on other content areas (mathematics, science, social studies, art and language arts). Some plans contain an additional bibliography. Contains 11 references. (MSE)