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2. Supporting the English Language Learner

Factors Related to This Session
•	Proficiency in native language

•	Proficiency in English language

•	Literacy proficiency in native language

•	Cultural traditions and attitudes to literacy

•	Socioeconomic status

•	Support for native language and bilingualism


In this session, you will investigate and apply research-based principles of effective early literacy instruction for English Language Learners.

Before You Watch

Watch the Video

Examine the Topic

Examine Cueing Strategies

Extend Your Knowledge

Put It Into Practice

Choose Activities

Designing a Lesson

Develop a Lesson Plan

Catalog Classroom Literature

Create a Handbook

Wrap Up

Reflect on Your Learning

Learning Goals
At the end of this session, you will better understand:

•	factors that influence second-language literacy learning

•	characteristics of effective literacy instruction for English Language Learners

•	challenges and opportunities for teaching reading to English Language Learners

•	how to develop an effective literacy lesson for English Language Learners

"What is heartening for me, is that none of the practices that best support English Language Learners are brand new or...only support those children. It seems that with just a little extra thought, the very same practices that we use commonly, could be put in place in a more systematic way to support English Language Learners."

Robin Peterson

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2. Supporting the English Language Learner

Factors Related to This Session

Learning Goals