How to Teach English Language Learners: Effective Strategies from Outstanding Educators, Grades K-6

Based in solid research from two studies of English language learners in the classroom, this book highlights the work of eight exceptional teachers, offering inspiration and clear instruction for teachers of ELLs. It shows how to provide effective general reading instruction for all learners while supporting the reading development of English learners through systematic instruction and ongoing progress monitoring. The authors also provide guidelines for working with students who need more intensive instruction. The book is filled with tips, activities, discussion questions, and reflections from real-life teachers.

• Offers practical guidelines for implementing a successful classroom instruction program for ELL students

• Based on solid research from real-world classrooms

• Explains how to teach ELLs in each phase of RTI (Response-to-Intervention)

• Includes tips, activities, discussion questions, best practices, and reflections from successful teachers