Fifty Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners

by Herrell, Adrienne L.; Jordan, Michael L.

• ISBN13: 9780131992665
• ISBN10: 013199266X
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

The third edition ofFifty Strategies for Teaching English Language Learnersincludes a rich assortment of practical features to support teachers as they meet some of the more daunting challenges of the 21st century classroom. All of the strategies in this book are aligned to the TESOL standards and have been field-tested in diverse classrooms. Each strategy includes a brief explanation, step-by-step instructions in how to plan and use the strategy and two classroom scenarios demonstrating how the strategy can be adapted for different grade levels and content areas. A new unique DVD included in the back of the text illustrates select strategies being used in a classroom dominated by English learners. After the demonstration lesson, one of the authors interviews the teacher for insights into how the lesson was planned and the teacher's reasons for choosing the strategy. The strategies include planning approaches, strategies for improving student involvement, vocabulary knowledge, and comprehension..Organized into five sections which flow easily from theory and planning, through learner involvement and vocabulary building, to increasing comprehension. Numerous strategies in the theoretical overview section, plus suggestions for assessment integrated into many strategies in other sections. Provides a repertoire of non-traditional assessment ideas such as anecdotal records, performance samples, and portfolios. Integrates material on the use of educational technology such as the internet, visual aids, etc. Includes thorough, concise summary of relevant research from Krashen, Cummins, Terrell, Swain, Asher, and others.For Educators.

Table of Contents

Theoretical Overview

Strategies for Enhancing Instruction Through Planning

Predictable Routines and Signals: Reducing Anxiety

Visual Scaffolding: Providing Language Support Through Visual Images

Realia Strategies: Connecting Language Acquisition to the Real World

Interactive Read-Aloud: Reading Designed to Support Understanding

Advance Organizers: Getting the Mind in Gear for Instruction

Preview/Review: Building Vocabulary and Concepts to Support Understanding

Language Focus Lessons: Planning Lessons to Support the Acquisition of English Vocabulary and Structures

Academic Language Scaffolding: Supporting Student Use of Language in Academic Settings

Language Framework Planning: Creating a Framework Language Success

Skills Grouping: Planning for More Individualized Instruction

Strategies for Supporting Student Involvement

Total Physical Response: Integrating Movement into Language Acquisition

Shared Reading: Demonstrating How Reading Works

Leveled Questions: Adjusting Questioning Strategies to the Language Levels of Students

Manipulative Strategies: Using Objects to Connect Concepts

Partner Work: Practicing Verbal Interaction

Communication Games: Creating Opportunities for Verbal Interaction

Bilingual Books and Labels: Supporting Biliteracy Awareness

Cooperative Learning: Group Interactions to Accomplish Goals

Culture Studies: Learning Research Skills and Valuing Home Cultures in One Project

Learning Centers: Extending Learning Through Hands-On Practice

Imaging: Creating Visual Pictures to Support Understanding

Integrated Curriculum Projects: Using Authentic Projects to Bring Knowledge Together

Sorting Activities: Organizing Information into Categories

Collaborative Reading: What to Do When They Can't Read the Textbook

Multimedia Presentations: Oral Reports for the New Millennium

Reciprocal Teaching: Group Work with an Interactive Structure

Strategies for Building Vocabulary and Fluency

Modeled Talk: Showing While You Talk

Reporting Back: Verbal Practice in Curricular Connections

Vocabulary Role Play: Building Vocabulary Through Dramatization

Vocabulary Processing: A Multistrategy Approach to Building and Using Vocabulary

Word Walls: Displaying and Organizing Wordsfor Easy Access

Story Reenactment: Making Stories Come to Life!

Scripting: Practicing Verbal Interactions

Practicing Verbal Communication to Build Confidence, Vocabulary, and Comprehension

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