English Learners at the Top of the Class: Reading and Writing for Authentic Purposes [Paperback]

English Learners at the Top of the Class is a practice oriented book that also contributes to the professional literature. It is written for teacher candidates and both new and experienced practicing teachers who want to design and deliver effective instructional paradigms across this countrys diverse classrooms. Chapter authors bring to this book their experiences as teachers at levels K-12. Many of them learned English as a second language and experienced life as an EL in U.S. classrooms. They were all teachers who along the way began to work with ELs. Their engagement with culturally diverse students led them to become teacher educators. They are committed to preparing teachers who are energized to learn about their ELs cultures and who want to make the schoolhouse a culturally responsive environment.Dr. Mayra C. Daniel, professor in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at Northern Illinois University, is the Coordinator for the Bilingual/English as a Second Language Program for NIUs College of Education.Discover pathways for enriching English learners success. The authors present resource rich chapters that offer immediate classroom applications. Within this text, educators are provided practical strategies and routines. The depth of knowledge shared collectively throughout the book are a must-have for shedding light on how to advance language learners. There is a real need for these ideas to be widely applied in the educational setting. Samantha Morley, interventionist, Sullen Middle School; adjunct professor, Northern Illinois University

Acknowledgements
ForewordW. Ian OByrne
Preface
IntroductionMayra C. Daniel

Part 1: Processes in Reading and Selection of Authentic Literature

Chapter 1: What Teachers of ELs Need to Consider Regarding Non-Verbal Processes in Reading Comprehension
Fabiola P. Ehlers-Zavala
Chapter 2: Culturally Relevant Literature for Multilingual Classrooms
Melanie Koss, Mayra C. Daniel
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