English language learners : the essential guide / David Freeman & Yvonne Freeman.
Material type:
TextSeries: Theory and practice (New York, N.Y.)Publication details: New York : Scholastic, c2007.Description: 192 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: - 0439926467
- 9780439926461 (pbk.)
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's | 428.24 F855 | Available | 33111006425835 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Two of the leading experts on English language learning show mainstream teachers in a variety of settings how to support language growth through content areas, organize curriculum around themes, draw on primary language and culture, emphasize meaningful reading and writing, and develop academic language. Scenarios from classrooms at different grade levels show teachers how to implement effective practices for meeting the needs of their English language learners. For use with Grades K-12.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Know your students -- Teach language through content -- Organize curriculum around themes -- Draw on students' primary languages and cultures -- Emphasize meaningful reading and writing -- Develop academic language.
Presents information for classroom teachers on working effectively with students with limited English-language proficiency.