Teaching Reading & Comprehension to English Learners, K-5

by Calderon, Margarita

• ISBN13: 9781935542032
• ISBN10: 1935542036
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-04-11
• Publisher: Solution Tree

Summary

Greater numbers of English learners (ELs) are enrolled in school every year. Teachers and administrators are concerned with the large gap in reading and academic standing between ELs and students performing at grade level and want to know how to provide quality instruction to help close this gap. This book addresses the language, literacy, and content instructional needs of ELs and frames quality instruction within effective schooling structures and the implementation of RTI. New instructional strategies and assessment processes energize and motivate everyone especially the students. Dedicated educators who want to generate passion, commitment, and energy in meeting the challenge of quality instruction in every classroom can use this book to create momentum.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. iii
About the Author	p. ix
Introduction	p. 1
The Diversity of Students and Programs	p. 7
EL Categories	p. 7
English Language Proficiency Standards	p. 9
Programs for ELs	p. 9
A School's Commitment to Serving Every Student	p. 16
RTI and Quality Instruction	p. 19
RTI Explained	p. 19
Interventions in Dual-Language Programs	p. 22
Attributes of Quality Instruction	p. 24
Prepare to Prevent Failure	p. 27
The Educational Needs of Young ELs	p. 29
The Process of Learning a Second Language	p. 30
The Importance of the Primary Language	p. 31
Preliteracy in English	p. 32
Family Support	p. 38
Reducing the Gaps	p. 41
The Most Critical Year: First Grade	p. 43
Reading Instruction	p. 44
ELs and Centers	p. 46
The Importance of Conversation	p. 50
Parental Partnerships	p. 51
Selecting Words to Teach	p. 55
Academic Language	p. 55
Strategic Selection of Words	p. 56
Three Tiers of Vocabulary	p. 58
Quick Tips for Selecting Words to Teach	p. 64
Teaching Vocabulary	p. 67
Levels of Word Knowledge	p. 68
Preteaching Vocabulary	p. 70
Teaching Vocabulary During Reading	p. 76
Teaching Vocabulary After Reading	p. 77
Vocabulary Strategies	p. 78
Quick Tips for Teaching Vocabulary	p. 82
Teaching Reading	p. 85
Reading Skills and Processes	p. 86
Preparing to Teach a Text	p. 89
Reading Strategies	p. 89
Grammar, Syntax, and Pronunciation	p. 101
Balancing Strategy Instruction	p. 102
Quick Tips for Teaching Reading	p. 102
Teaching Writing	p. 105
Writing Strategies	p. 105
Collaborative Writing, Revising, and Editing	p. 112
Differentiated Growth Plan	p. 115
Quick Tips for Teaching Writing	p. 116
Ensuring and Reinforcing Comprehension	p. 119
Teaching Techniques to Ensure Comprehension	p. 119
Anchoring Reading and Vocabulary	p. 124
Assessment of Progress and Proficiency	p. 124
Respect for the Primary Language	p. 130
Cooperative Learning	p. 133
Aligning With 21st Century Skills	p. 133
Conditions for Productive Learning	p. 135
Cooperative Learning in Content Classes	p. 137
A Medley of Cooperative Learning Strategies	p. 138
Classroom Management	p. 144
References and Resources	p. 147
Index	p. 159
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