This concise resource provides innovative new strategies for supporting English learners in elementary classrooms. The authors delve into the social, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of English learners in American schools, and describe how to teach to each student's strengths and background knowledge. Each chapter provides examples from real classrooms where first, third, and fifth grade teachers are working to serve students from a wide variety of backgrounds. Guided by up-to-date research on disciplinary literacy, these expert authors provide a meaningful guide to integrating best-practices for English learners across content areas - science, mathematics, and social studies - while fostering high levels of academic proficiency.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 1 in the Language and Literacy Series (The Practitioner's Bookshelf) Series. See all Language and Literacy Series (The Practitioner's Bookshelf) books here.
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Cynthia Brock is Professor of Literacy Studies in the Department of Educational Specialties at the University of Nevada, Reno. Diane Lapp is Distinguished Professor of Education in the Department of Teacher Education at San Diego State University.
Rachel Salas is Lecturer and Co
More about Cynthia BrockDiane Lapp is Professor of Reading and Language in the Department of Teacher Education at San Diego State University.
Douglas Fisher is Professor of Language and Literacy Education in the Department of Teacher Education at San Diego State University.
