Teaching Learners of English in Mainstream Classrooms is a unique resource designed to help K-8 classroom teachers integrate language learning into the content curriculum.
This book helps teachers teach their grade level curriculum even though they may have English language learners in their classrooms. By using the strategies provided, teachers can promote content achievement for all of their students. Specificially written for content teachers, Linda New Levine and Mary Lou McCloskey's clear and friendly writing style emphasizes practical application of known second language learning principles. The authors offer classroom teachers practical strategies and tools to integrate content and language learning, accelerating the academic achievement of their students. Techniques for developing reading writing and speaking skills in the content areas are also emphasized.
Ideal as a supplementary text for a variety of courses and as a guide for in-service teachers and for professional development settings, Teaching English Language Learners: 43 Strategies for Successful K–8 Classrooms provides teachers of ...
This is the ideal resource for teachers to address today's increased emphasis on integrating content and English language learning in classroom lessons.
English Language Learners in Literacy Workshops supports both K-8 mainstream classroom teachers and ELL specialists as they plan differentiated and powerful lessons to meet the needs of all students in a manageable, effective way.
This classroom-ready resource provides teachers in grades K-8 with specific assessments that can be administered to English language learners within the regular classroom. ...
Ms. Wilson decided to use storytelling as a springboard for building writing fluency. To begin, she asked students to think about stories they knew or could create. Some students needed help, so she used an activity adapted from Lenski ...
Many examples in the book are illustrated with authentic and recent student work samples. This book also helps readers to plan an effective ELL program for the diverse needs of English language learners.
In No More Low Expectations for English Learners, esteemed EL researcher Jana Echevarria argues that teacher attitude affects student achievement, and describes what best practice methods for supporting ELs academic achievement look like.
All of these are designed to reflect contemporary practice in international schools.
, Midwestern U.S.). This work is the combination of teacher preparation and ELL issues. This volume is unique in tackling pre-service and inservice teacher preparation.
Fundamentals of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in K-12 Mainstream Classrooms