Recommendations for a CLD Student

I spent time collaborating with a teacher in my school who has a CLD student in her classroom. In this video, we discussed the student and some lesson modifications that could be made in order to help her succeed in the classroom.

Long Term ESL Students and Academic Language

How Most Children Learn to Read

http://www.readingrockets.org/article/how-most-children-learn-read

The Importance of a Child’s First Language

Many students come to school speaking another language. Sometimes, this is viewed as a barrier between the student and their English education. When educators view a second language as an asset, the entire school can benefit.

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/classroom_qa_with_larry_ferlazzo/2017/01/response_an_ell_students_home_language_is_an_asset_not_a_barrier.html

Writing and Second Language Acquisition

Learning a second language is difficult and tackling writing is one of the most challenging aspects! This resource is great for explaining how kids learn to write in a new language!

http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/language-acquisition-overview

 

Assessment Recommendations for ELL Students

Summer Literacy Resources

Source: Summer Literacy Resources

Reading Comprehension Strategies for ELL Students

http://www.readingrockets.org/article/seven-strategies-teach-students-text-comprehension

Strategies for Teaching ELL Students

Reading Strategies for ELL Students

http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/reading-comprehension-skills-english-language-learners