Teaching English Language Learners: A Handbook for Elementary Teachers [Paperback]

Teaching English Language Learners is a handbook for elementary staff who work with English Language Learners, but who dont have specialized training in English language acquisition. The book is a handy reference that describes all stages of learning English, and how home language and culture affect English Language Learners in school. It provides a thorough picture of English Language Learners by describing English language levels, adjustment behaviors, family interactions and expectations, non-academic areas of need, and how to discern whether or not student difficulties are language based. It also offers practical strategies for teaching writing and describes general Project Based Learning activities appropriate for both large and small groups. The book supports classroom teachers, para-educators, volunteers, teachers in training, specialists and other adults working with elementary English Language Learners.Ann Morgan is a long-time elementary and ESOL teacher, teacher trainer, and writer with experience at all levels of English Language Acquisition in K-8 and college. She holds multiple Masters degrees and has worked as a writer, editor and/or consultant for the state of Maryland, Oxford University Press, the Library of Congress, Discovery Education, and the National Institutes of Health.

Teaching English Language Learners by Ann Morgan is full of workable tips and support ideas for understanding how best to meet the language, cultural, and emotional needs of immigrant and non-English speaking students. This book is easy to read and written in a very practical style without the use of theoretical jargon. The author ends each chapter with Key Take-aways that are practical and can be immediately implemented. Every teacher and administrator should read this book to truly understand that teaching an ESOL student is more than just teaching vocabulary and grammar. I recommend this book as it is written by an ESOL teacher who truly understands how best to teachló