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Language and literacy experts Aileen Hower and Pérsida Himmele establish the responsive teaching practices that are essential for students who are simultaneously learning to speak and read in a new language. Although the science of reading has made great strides in connecting literacy research to teaching practice, one aspect is often missing from the conversation--how to provide effective reading instruction for English language learners (ELLs). The science of reading emphasizes core foundational reading skills: oral language development, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, academic vocabulary, and reading comprehension. But ELLs are learning a language and developing literacy at the same time, and teachers may need to provide additional support by - Offering opportunities for language development.- Assessing and leveraging students' background knowledge.- Building students' academic vocabulary.- Intentionally focusing on word- and text-level comprehension.- Promoting active interaction with text.- Appreciating students' linguistic, academic, and experiential knowledge. Centering ELLs in the Science of Reading provides multiple strategies to develop lesson plans and tailor instruction for ELLs. With this quick reference guide, teachers can create a language-rich classroom environment that consistently and deliberately immerses students in ways that connect the content to each learner. 8.5"" x 11"" 3-panel foldout guide (6 pages), laminated for extra durability and 3-hole-punched for binder storage.

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Aileen Hower, EdD, is an associate professor of literacy at Millersville University, where she also serves as the coordinator for the Language & Literacy Graduate Program. She is the past president and current ILA coordinator of the Keystone State Literacy Association. She is the author of several articles on literacy and writing and runs a summer writing institute each summer at Millersville. Pérsida Himmele, PhD, is a professor of language and literacy at Millersville University in Pennsylvania. She is a former elementary and middle school teacher and the co-author of several ASCD books and resources, including the quick reference guide Planning Effective Instruction for ELLs and the bestselling book Total Participation Techniques.

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