Best-selling author Jodi Reiss presents teachers with practical instructional and assessment strategies built on a strong foundation of second language acquisition theories and principles. The 120 strategies address all aspects of teaching your English language learners, from building background knowledge, through facilitating instruction, textbook comprehension, activities, and assignments, to assessing learning. These concise and easy-to-follow strategies will help maximize your secondary students’ performance potential in the content areas at every level of English language development.
This Second Edition of this favorite teacher resource now includes 18 new strategies and 15 new practical applications, as well as substantial additions in the areas of reading the textbook, review techniques and products, and questioning techniques for increased classroom participation. Reiss has expanded and updated the TechConnection feature, included a Book Club section with questions for self-directed discussion, and added a chart of select strategies cross-referenced with core content areas in addition to previously included chart of strategies that support the four language skills.
What are your colleagues saying about 120 Content Area Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners?
"This user-friendly text can be used as a guide for new teachers who are looking to gain understanding of language and content learning as well as seasoned teachers who want to expand their repertoire of useful strategies."
Jennifer Stengel-Mohr, Queens College
"I found this book to be an excellent guide for novices and veteran teachers alike. The ideas are written in clear and understandable language. The strategies and techniques are explained in a way that makes teachers comfortable enough to attempt them with confidence."
Timothy A. Rodriguez, The Ohio State University at Lima