Teaching English Language Learners K-12: A Quick-Start Guide For The New Teacher - Softcover

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"The valuable classroom experience in the author′s background and a genuine sensitivity for his students′ needs are evident on every page of clear prose. The practical information included here addresses the major issues in educating language minority students, without overloading the new teacher with extraneous matter."
From the Foreword by Rosalie Pedalino Porter

Some say that learning a second language is like drinking water from a fire hose. But teaching it does not have to be like standing under Niagara Falls. This is the fundamental message of Jerry Jesness′ new quick-start guide Teaching English Language Learners K-12. In our climate, ELL teachers face immense demands as educators because the ELL class is often the critical, transitional step into a student′s entire education. The author provides specific strategies to address the special challenges for instructors. This valuable resource offers a terrific framework to nurture that motivating spark in English Language learners. For ELL educators, it′s more than a job―it′s a mission!

• Customizing instructions to create developmentally and culturally appropriate lessons for all learners
• Comprehensive vocabulary checklists for common English words and concepts
• Practical methods for using the learner′s native language and culture in the classroom
• Helpful strategies for teaching spoken English, reading, and writing
• Encouraging tips to become a better ELL teacher

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