Teaching Reading to English Language Learners: A Reflective Guide

This title features practical, easy-to-implement methods for helping English language learners succeed in reading! In clear, accessible language, this resource demystifies the research about, and process for, teaching reading to English language learners (ELLs) and is an ideal guide for educators who may or may not have experience in working with ELLs. The author introduces the key principles of reading instruction for ELLs and offers a wealth of action-oriented strategies for use before, during, and after reading to adapt for individual student needs. Teachers will discover how to: increase fluency and comprehension; teach vocabulary and text structure; prepare reading lessons; and, assess reading performance.