Succeeding with English Language Learners

Very relevant to the real-life teaching situations that first-year teachers often encounter. -Joanne Ho English Department Chair Clark High School Las Vegas NV Easygoing and relaxed a welcome break from over-flowery ′academic′ language for students ready to enter the ′real world′ of the classroom. -Elise Geither Instructor Baldwin-Wallace College The ′exploratory breaks′ throughout each chapter provide readers an opportunity to apply their learning in a focused fashion.-Theresa Rouse Superintendent/Principal San Lucas Union School District CA Novice teachers can apply best practices for a successful ELL classroom experience! This easy-to-navigate resource offers beginning teachers a carefully phased-in guide to teaching strategies they can use with their ESL-ELL learners to enhance reading writing speaking listening and grammar skills. Each chapter provides clear guidelines and step-by-step coverage of these essentials and more:Using different models for lesson planning Monitoring classroom behavior and interactions Using prepared skill-building activities or developing new ones Assessing students for placement in ESL or general education classes Reflecting and exploring the development of their own teaching practice This sourcebook offers a solid reality-based plan for all new teachers who want to create a successful classroom experience for themselves and their ESL-EFL students!