Succeeding with English Language Learners e-bog

"e;Very relevant to the real-life teaching situations that first-year teachers often encounter."e; -Joanne Ho, English Department Chair Clark High School, Las Vegas, NV "e;Easygoing and relaxed, a welcome break from over-flowery 'academic' language for students ready to enter the 'real world' of the classroom."e; -Elise Geither, Instructor Baldwin-Wallace College "e;The 'exploratory breaks' throughout each chapter provide readers an opportunity to apply their learning in a focused fashion."e;-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!