How to Teach English Language Learners: Effective Strategies from Outstanding Educators, Grades K-6

About This Book v

The Authors vii

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction: Getting Started with This Book 1

Part One: Core Instruction in the General Education Classroom (Tier 1)

1 Effective Classroom Practice in a General Education Setting 13

2 Bilingual Kindergarten Instruction in a Dual Immersion Program 35

3 Bilingual First-Grade Instruction 53
Michael Orosco and Janette K. Klinger

Part Two: Supplemental Intervention for Struggling Readers (Tier 2)

4 Supporting Struggling ELL Readers 81

Part Three: Intensive Instruction for Students with Significant Learning Needs (Tier 3)

5 Special Education in a Pull-Out Setting 115

6 Special Education in an Inclusive Setting 135

Conclusion: Putting It All Together 153

Appendix A: Suggested Web Resources 167

Appendix B: Suggested Print Resources 177

References 179

Index 181