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Book SynopsisAn ongoing challenge facing educators is the rising need to best accommodate English language learners in today's classrooms. As the ELL population continues to significantly increase, there is also a demand for quality teacher preparation aligned with this work, as well. This growth requires a concrete understanding of the research surrounding the acquisition of English as a second language, but even more so, the instructional tools necessary for improving the academic development of ELLs. This book is written by former teachers for current teachers. The authors combined have over 60 years in the field working as teachers, specialists, consultants, and university professors. They share a dedication for improving learning for all students, as well as a vision for providing ongoing opportunities for learning for their teacher peers. With this in mind, the structure and style of the writing is geared toward readers who are tirelessly working professionals trying to quickly and adequa
Trade ReviewThese lessons and strategies are scaffolded, easy to follow and provide differentiated instruction that carefully considers the needs of the Limited English Proficient. The activities maintain engagement, promote collaboration with peers, and the language sentence frames help my LEP students flourish with confidence as they learn English. The variety of graphic organizers presented allow each learner to engage with words in meaningful ways. -- Katherine M. Patterson, Adjunct Instructor, St. John's University
This book comes at a time of great need! With the integration of evidence-based practices and multiple exemplars, classroom teachers are presented with effective teaching and relevant classroom application for today's students. I applaud the author's for their clarity and insightfulness with such a needed resource. A must have for any classroom. -- Lina Gilic, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, Assistant Professor, SUNY Westbury
Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Explicit Instruction of Vocabulary Chapter 2: Multiple Exposures to Vocabulary Chapter 3: Implementation and the Strategies References About the Authors
