How the ELL Brain Learns

List of Teaching Tips About the Author Acknowledgments Introduction Who are English Language Learners? About This Book What Do You Already Know? 1. Learning the First Language(s) Spoken Language Comes Naturally Structure of Language Levels of Language Comprehension Learning Two First Languages What's Coming Key Points to Ponder 2. Learning a New Language (English) Later The Challenge of Acquiring a New Language Later Learning English Is Not Easy What's Coming Key Points to Ponder 3. Teaching English Language Listening and Speaking Searching for the Best Model Listening Speaking What's Coming Teaching Tips Key Points to Ponder 4. Teaching English Language Reading and Writing Reading Writing What's Coming Teaching Tips Key Points to Ponder 5. Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies The Language Components of Learning Content in English Teaching English Language Arts to ELLs Teaching Social Studies to ELLs What's Coming Teaching Tips Key Points to Ponder 6. Teaching Mathematics and Science Teaching Mathematics to ELLs Teaching Science to ELLs What's Coming Teaching Tips Key Points to Ponder 7. Recognizing and Addressing Problems in Learning English Learning Problem or Learning Disability? Helping ELLs With Learning Disabilities What's Coming Teaching Tips Key Points to Ponder 8. Putting It All Together The Diversity of English Language Learners Misconceptions About ELLs and English Language Acquisition Basic Components for ELL Instruction Gifted and Talented ELLs Conclusion Teaching Tips Key Points to Ponder Glossary References Resources Index