Growing Language and Literacy: Strategies for English Learners

Description

Helping English learners//multilingual learners succeed begins with understanding where they are—and knowing how to move them forward. Today's classrooms are filled with students who bring diverse linguistic backgrounds, strengths, and experiences. Yet many teachers struggle to find practical, classroom-ready strategies that support language acquisition while maintaining high academic expectations. In Growing Language and Literacy: Strategies for English Learners, Andrea Honigsfeld provides educators with a clear, accessible, and research-informed guide for supporting English learners across all stages of language development. Using the TESOL framework as a foundation, Andrea breaks down the five stages of language acquisition and offers practical instructional strategies that teachers can immediately apply across grade levels and content areas. Educators will learn how to support students through: * Visual supports that enhance comprehension * Hands-on learning experiences that build understanding * Oral language development opportunities * Reading strategies that strengthen literacy skills * Writing supports that promote academic growth Filled with authentic classroom examples, student vignettes, teacher insights, and ready-to-use strategies, this book helps educators confidently meet the needs of English learners/multilingual learners while fostering academic achievement and language proficiency