Teaching Reading & Comprehension to English Learners, K-5 2291st Edition

As more English learners enroll in school each year, teachers and administrators are concerned with the large gap in reading and academic standing between ELs and students performing at grade level. 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. Benefits: Understand RTI in relation to ELs. Gain literacy strategies that are beneficial for not only ELs, but also for all struggling or reluctant readers. Explore the use of cooperative learning to motivate and engage all students as well as to accelerate ELs language, literacy, and knowledge base while learning social skills. Contents: Chapter 1: The Diversity of Students and Programs Chapter 2: RTI and Quality Instruction Chapter 3: The Educational Needs of Young ELs Chapter 4: The Most Critical Year: First Grade Chapter 5: Selecting Words to Teach Chapter 6: Teaching Vocabulary Chapter 7: Teaching Reading Chapter 8: Teaching Writing Chapter 9: Ensuring and Reinforcing Comprehension Chapter 10: Cooperative Learning Read more