But Does This Work With English Learners? (eBook)

Foreword by Gretchen Bernabei
Preface
Mandy’s Teaching Story
Holly’s Teaching Story
Our Teaching Story: A Research/Practice Partnership
Our Purpose: Every ELA Teacher, a Language Teacher
Overview of the Book
Using the Book
Acknowledgments
About the authors
Chapter 1: Language Learners: Seeing Beyond the Labels
Diversity of Language Learners
Sociopolitical Influences
Second-Language Acquisition
Bilingualism and Biliteracy
Student Profiles: Meet Language Learners
Conclusion
Chapter 2: Teaching Through Reader’s Workshop
The Reader’s Workshop Model
Know Your Multilingual Students
Second-Language Acquisition Regarding Reading
Modification of Reader’s Workshop for Language Learners
Student Profiles: Meet Multilingual Readers
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Teaching Through Writer’s Workshop
The Writer’s Workshop Model
Know Your Multilingual Students
Second-Language Acquisition Regarding Writing
Modifications of Writer’s Workshop for Language Learners
Student Profiles: Meet Multilingual Writers
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Teaching Through Structures and Community
Learning Structures
Building Community: Who Am I? Who Are My Classmates?
Student Profiles: Meet Classroom Community Members
Conclusion
Chapter 5: Teaching Through Inquiry Cycles
Identity: Who Am I?
My Life, My Stories: How Am I Unique?
Student Profiles: Meet Students Who Shared and Healed
Conclusion
Chapter 6: ESL FAQ: Our Most Frequently Asked Questions as ESL Teachers
How do I teach students if I don’t speak their language?
What about grammar?
What do I do with a newcomer?
How do I continue my instructional plan when I get new students, who are also newcomers, throughout the school year?
How do I teach the grade-level ELA standards while I teach the language?
What does students’ first language have to do with the ELA classroom?
What language should students read in for independent reading time?
How do I learn about their previous educational experiences?
What is the best way to help long-term English learners (L-TELs)?
How do I incorporate culture into the classroom in an authentic way?
How do I not offend students whose culture is so different from mine?
How do I get support from students’ families?
How do I get support from my administrators and other teachers?
What if students are undocumented or underdocumented?
How do I motivate students to want to use English in and out of the classroom?
What is your favorite learning activity with language learners?
Conclusion
Get QUACKing!
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Glossary
References
Index