Teaching Reading and Comprehension to English Learners K-5

by Margarita Calder?n

Overview

Greater numbers of English learners are enrolled in school every year, and 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 to help close that gap.

Author Margarita Calderón:

Defines RTI in relation to English learners

Offers literacy strategies that are beneficial for not only ELs but all struggling or reluctant readers

Explores 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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781935542032
Publisher:	Solution Tree
Publication date:	05/15/2011
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	418,864
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments iii

About the Author ix

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 The Diversity of Students and Programs 7

EL Categories 7

English Language Proficiency Standards 9

Programs for ELs 9

A School's Commitment to Serving Every Student 16

Chapter 2 RTI and Quality Instruction 19

RTI Explained 19

Interventions in Dual-Language Programs 22

Attributes of Quality Instruction 24

Prepare to Prevent Failure 27

Chapter 3 The Educational Needs of Young ELs 29

The Process of Learning a Second Language 30

The Importance of the Primary Language 31

Preliteracy in English 32

Family Support 38

Reducing the Gaps 41

Chapter 4 The Most Critical Year: First Grade 43

Reading Instruction 44

ELs and Centers 46

The Importance of Conversation 50

Parental Partnerships 51

Chapter 5 Selecting Words to Teach 55

Academic Language 55

Strategic Selection of Words 56

Three Tiers of Vocabulary 58

Quick Tips for Selecting Words to Teach 64

Chapter 6 Teaching Vocabulary 67

Levels of Word Knowledge 68

Preteaching Vocabulary 70

Teaching Vocabulary During Reading 76

Teaching Vocabulary After Reading 77

Vocabulary Strategies 78

Quick Tips for Teaching Vocabulary 82

Chapter 7 Teaching Reading 85

Reading Skills and Processes 86

Preparing to Teach a Text 89

Reading Strategies 89

Grammar, Syntax, and Pronunciation 101

Balancing Strategy Instruction 102

Quick Tips for Teaching Reading 102

Chapter 8 Teaching Writing 105

Writing Strategies 105

Collaborative Writing, Revising, and Editing 112

Differentiated Growth Plan 115

Quick Tips for Teaching Writing 116

Chapter 9 Ensuring and Reinforcing Comprehension 119

Teaching Techniques to Ensure Comprehension 119

Anchoring Reading and Vocabulary 124

Assessment of Progress and Proficiency 124

Respect for the Primary Language 130

Chapter 10 Cooperative Learning 133

Aligning With 21st Century Skills 133

Conditions for Productive Learning 135

Cooperative Learning in Content Classes 137

A Medley of Cooperative Learning Strategies 138

Classroom Management 144

References and Resources 147

Index 159