Succeeding with English Language Learners

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<p>"Very relevant to the real-life teaching situations that first-year teachers often encounter." <br/>-Joanne Ho, English Department Chair <br/>Clark High School, Las Vegas, NV <br/><br/>"Easygoing and relaxed, a welcome break from over-flowery ′academic′ language for students ready to enter the ′real world′ of the classroom." <br/>-Elise Geither, Instructor <br/>Baldwin-Wallace College <br/><br/>"The ′exploratory breaks′ throughout each chapter provide readers an opportunity to apply their learning in a focused fashion."<br/>-Theresa Rouse, Superintendent/Principal <br/>San Lucas Union School District, CA   <br/><br/>Novice teachers can apply best practices for a successful ELL classroom experience! <br/><br/>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:</p> 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 <p>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! </p>