Teaching Reading to English Language Learners : A Reflective Guide

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 experiencein working with ELLs. The author introduces the key principles of reading instruction for ELLs and offers a wealth of action-oriented strategiesfor use before, during, and after readingto adapt for individual student needs. Teachers will discover how to: Increase fluency and comprehensionTeach vocabulary and text structurePrepare reading lessonsAssess reading performance