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Paquette, Kelli, and Sue Rieg. "Using Music to Support the Literacy Development of Young English Language Learners." Early Childhood Education Journal 36.3 (2008): 227-232. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. Music is a way to let children experience learning in a different way. The article talked about how by learning and singing songs they are learning literacy and exploring ideas that are not brought up in the common classroom, such as creativity in the art.\n"Whether children listen to the ''music'' of the rain, popular chil- dren's songs, or make their own musical compositions, important skills, such as reading, writing, listening, and speaking are developed. In an early childhood classroom, a musically, literacy-rich environment will generate interest, encourage creativity, and set the stage for a positive learning environment.

Poyrazli, Senel, and Kamini Maraj Grahame. "Barriers to Adjustment: Needs of International Students within a Semi-Urban Campus Community." Journal of Instructional Psychology 34.1 (2007): 28-45. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 16 Nov. 2010. This study focus on the transformation that most International go through when they come to the United States. The basic barriers that most students face such as environment, English language proficiency, academic life,psychological experiences and social life. the study gives some tips and suggestions for the International students who just started their academic life. how to communicate more and to participate more in the class.