In discussing a guided reading text, you want to support students in the discussion so that they help each other reach for the deeper meaning of the text. (continue reading)
Working with English language learners, you have the wonderful opportunity to observe them as they absorb their new language. The following are twenty suggestions for working effectively with young ELLs. (continue reading)
For English language learners, a reader's notebook is a safe place to practice a new language. It eventually becomes a record of their progress not only in content and literacy knowledge but in acquiring a new language. (continue reading)
Intentional talk refers to the language you use that is consciously directed toward the goal of instruction. When you plan for intentional talk in your interactive read-aloud and shared reading experiences, think about the meaning of the text and what your students will need to think about to fully (continue reading)
