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Teaching Reading to English Language Learners
A Reflective Guide
Edited by:
- Thomas S. C. Farrell - Brock University, Canada
Other Titles in:
Bilingual/EAL Learners | English/Language Arts (Middle/High School) | Learning Styles
Bilingual/EAL Learners | English/Language Arts (Middle/High School) | Learning Styles
November 2008 | 120 pages | Corwin
Practical, easy-to-implement methods for helping English language learners succeed in reading! In clear, accessible language, this resource demystifies the research about, and process for, teaching reading to English language learners (ELLs) and is an ideal guide for educators who may or may not have experienceáin working with ELLs. The author introduces the key principles of reading instruction for ELLs and offers a wealth of action-oriented strategiesùfor use before, during, and after readingùto adapt for individual student needs. Teachers will discover how to: Increase fluency and comprehensionTeach vocabulary and text structurePrepare reading lessonsAssess reading performance
Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Teaching Reading to ELLs
2. Reflecting on the Reading Process
3. Teaching Reading Fluency and Comprehension to ELLs
4. Teaching Reading Strategies to ELLs
5. Teaching Text Structure to ELLs
6. Teaching Vocabulary to ELLs
7. Planning Effective Reading Lessons for ELLs
8. Promoting Extensive Reading for ELLs
9. Authentic Reading Assessment for ELLs
References
"Truly a pleasure to read, with much helpful information."
CUSD 300, West Dundee, IL
"The author models a program of success and helps the educator become better qualified in teaching the EL learner."
Utah Valley State College