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Case Study Receptive Language
Brenda, 5;5
Brenda is a bilingual kindergartener who has relatively equal
exposure and use in Spanish and in English. She receives
academic instruction in English, and Spanish is the language
of the home. There are teacher concerns regarding
academics and language. Both teacher and parents
expressed concerns about Brenda’s ability to understand
what people say to her.
Language Proficiency
Current Language Exposure and Use:
46% Spanish
54% English
All academic instruction is in English
Spanish is the primary language used in the home
Emotional/Behavioral – no concerns
Academic
Below average in math, writing, reading fluency, and
reading comprehension
Has difficulty focusing on work/classroom lessons
Teacher frequently modifies assignments for Brenda
Language
Parents reported that Brenda does not always understand
what others say to her.
Teacher reported that Brenda has difficulty following
classroom instruction, possibly due to English instruction.
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