Bilingualism in Schools and Society

Sarah J. Shin

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Bilingualism in Schools and Society

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Language, Identity, and Policy

by Sarah J. Shin

Reading Level 6 11LS Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The classroom buzzes as two languages swirl in the air, mixing and matching in surprising ways. Kids juggle words from home and school, trying to keep both alive — but what happens when one language starts to fade? The story is just getting started.

Themes

Bilingualism in childrenEducationLanguage acquisitionChild developmentMulticultural

Quick Assessment

This book explores bilingualism through engaging case studies and real-life examples, focusing on children’s language development within families and schools. It’s suitable for middle-grade readers and offers educational insights on bilingual acquisition, birth order effects, and language preservation. Parents should note it’s a fiction book that incorporates factual themes about bilingual education and culture.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LS — Light — Social
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

272 pages
ISBN
9781138691285
Pages
272
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
Published
2017
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Bilingualism in ChildrenEducation, BilingualLanguage AcquisitionHispanic AmericansChild DevelopmentSociolinguisticsBilingual EducationParent ParticipationHispanic American ChildrenEducationCross-cultural StudiesLangageAcquisitionParticipation Des ParentsEnfants Américains D'origine Latino-américaineÉducationEnfantsÉtudes TransculturellesDéveloppementSociolinguistiqueLanguage Arts & DisciplinesLinguistics