Content Instruction for English Language Learners

Suggested reading for the writing process for ESL learners from Indiana University Campus Program Writing library.
http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/cwp/lib/eslbib.html#kap

Bieger, Elaine Mindich (1996). Promoting Multicultural Education Through a Literature-Based Approach The Reading Teacher, 49 (4), 308-312.
A theoretical framework is proposed for using literature to createa multicultural classroom. Bieger presents a four-level hierarchical model for integrating ethnic content into the curriculum.

Carger, Chris Liska. (2004) Art and Literacy with Bilingual Children.Language Arts, 81(4), 283-292.
Literature becomes significant for children through engagements in art and talk about books.

Lopez-Robertson, J. & Martínez-Roldan, C. (October, 1999). How Do I Organize Reading Instruction When My Students Don't All Read English? National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE) TeacherFest
A teacher describes how she uses Guided Reading, DEAR time, Literature Discussions and Story time with a heterogeneous classroom.

Preparing Secondary Education Teachers to Work with English Language Learners: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/resource/ells/language.htm
Recommends ways to structure coursework for the ESL student in the language arts setting.

Preparing Secondary Education Teachers to Work with English Language Learners: SOCIAL STUDIES
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/resource/ells/social.htm
Recommends ways to structure coursework for the ESL student in the social studies setting.

Preparing Secondary Education Teachers to Work with English Language Learners: MATHEMATICS
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/resource/ells/math.htm
Recommends ways to structure coursework for the ESL student in the mathematics setting.

Reforming Mathematics Instruction for ESL Literacy Students
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/pigs/pig15.htm
Demonstrates sample math lessons for ESL students, provides various methods of assessment, and gives suggestions for modifying math lessons for the ESL student.

Preparing Secondary Education Teachers to Work with English Language Learners: SCIENCE
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/resource/ells/science.htm
Recommends ways to structure coursework for the ESL student in the science classroom.

Teaching Science to English Learners, Grades 4-8
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/pigs/pig11.htm
Recommends ways to structure coursework for the ESL students in the science classroom.

 

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