Ten Languages You'll Need Most in the Classroom

A Guide to Communicating With English Language Learners and Their Families

von Garth Sundem, Kristi Pikiewicz, Jan Krieger

288 Seiten, Hardcover

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"The authors have created a must-have resource for any teacher who works with ELL students. This book may be the difference between success and failure, for both the teacher and the student."-Patrick F. Sheedy III, Executive DirectorRochester Montessori School, MN"Finally, a book that gets at the heart of communicating with ESL/ELL students. This book hits home by focusing interactions with students on a cultural level within each language group, and then takes it a step further with ideas for parental communication. A must-have for teachers trying to break down communication barriers."-Andrew Pontius, Middle School TeacherOverseas Family School, SingaporeBreak through language barriers and put ELL students at ease in your classroom!More than ever before, K-12 educators in today¿s classrooms teach students from diverse language backgrounds. This handy reference guide to the ten most common languages of students who do not speak English-Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Arabic, Tagalog, Haitian Creole, Navajo, Hmong, Cantonese, and Korean-offers practical guidance for communicating with ELL students and their families. With a chapter dedicated to each language, this book provides a wealth of resources to help you make meaningful connections with ELL students, including:

- Information about the traditions, religions, and celebrations of the family¿s country of origin- Guides to common words and phrases in the student¿s native language- Picture dictionaries that can be reproduced for use with students- Sample parent letters that include both English and native language translations - Basic reading tests in ten languages

Help ensure that English Language Learners successfully transition into the school community and participate fully in the classroom learning environment!

• Reihe: Corwin
• ISBN: 9781412937818
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 20.02.2008
• Größe: 279 x 216 mm
• Verlag: Sage Publications