English Language Learners in Your Classroom: Strategies That Work
"Supplies the teacher who is new to working with English language learners with a repertoire of strategies and resources sufficient to begin immediate, positive interventions in the classroom. The text establishes best practices in English language teaching within the context of current educational research and relates them to best practices for all."(Holly A. Hitchcock, English Language Teacher 2007-05-14)"This book gives lots of information in a simple, easy-to-access format."(Noni Mendoza Ries, Chair of Educational Leadership 2007-05-11)"This is just the kind of book I need to answer the many questions that I have about how to work with my English language learners. I really like the hands-on suggestions, and I can use many of the strategies in the book almost every day. The anecdotes, examples, and stories help make the theoretical concepts concrete for me."(Brenna Godsey, Science Teacher 2007-06-04)"I have been looking for useful resources to help me better meet the needs of my EL students in my English classes. Reading this book has really helped me feel good about what I am doing with my students. I realize now that the ways I have been teaching are not just effective because they work for me; there is research to support what I have been doing."(John Meulmester, English Department Chairman 2007-06-04)