The Literacy Gaps

Build bridges of support so English language learners and standard English learners can learn alongside their peers!This comprehensive research-based guide helps teachers bridge multiple gaps and promote learning for English language learners (ELLs) and standard English learners (SELs). The authors provide strategies examples and tools to address:The gap between students and texts: covering word recognition background knowledge comprehension and academic language developmentThe gap between students and teachers: including sociocultural differences between teachers and students and teacher perceptions and expectationsThe gap between students and their peers: discussing language proficiency differences grouping strategies and grade-level and schoolwide programs