Teaching Reading to English Language Learners: Differentiated Literacies

by Socorro G. Herrera, Kathy Escamilla, Della R. Perez

This is a practical, research-based text designed to guide teachers in the development and implementation of programs for second language learners. This text blends theory and practice to provide grade-level and ESL teachers with the tools they need to differentiate literacy instruction for ELL students. Organized around the major findings from the National Reading Report, Teaching Reading to ELL Students addresses a critical national need for teachers to have new and better information on how to address the literacy needs of English Language Learners. Good teachers know that all children do not learn in the same way and at the same pace, and they are well aware that children who do not speak English need different methods to help them learn English and be successful readers and writers. The authors address the need to move the field beyond the current ‘one size fits all’ paradigm toward a broader view of how to create meaningful and relevant literacy programs for English Language Learners.

Genres: Education

289 pages, Paperback

First published January 17, 2009

About the author

Socorro Guadalupe Herrera

Reviews

[Katie McGee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall a good foundation for understanding teaching reading for CLD students. It’s not as teacher-friendly as I would have liked and gets extremely repetitive. The specific strategies for EL’s in chapters 4-8 are solid and thoroughly explained.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of good information.

[Patrick McG · Rating 3 out of 5]

I mean it wasn't GOOD. But I'm glad I took this class and this might remind me of the things I learned.

[Ramadan bukheti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ramadan

[Mora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource for CDL and classroom teachers. If you need a book study, use this book!

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

2nd edition, 2015. I'm a fan of Escamilla in general. The background information on the language acquisiton process for MLLs is good, but if you're in the market for a book of strategies, this isn't the book, especially if you're in secondary school. That's not to say there aren't any, but there are better books for them. The glossary is top notch.

[Zac Sigler · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are some very good lesson ideas, points about teaching CLD students, and a brief guide to seven languages you're likely to hear in your classroom at some point. Some of it can get a little "Teacher shows, you do."

[susan moore Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good book, lots of references. A little light on hands-on activities, but pretty comprehensive about all the studies and their data.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great strategies I can apply to my classroom immediately.