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This informative course covers topics relating to teaching English language learner (ELL) students how to read. Our helpful teacher resources provided in this chapter offer different learning styles and approaches to learning so you can successfully teach reading to your ELL students.

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How Are ELL Students Identified?

Teaching Reading to English Language Learners • 9.8K views • 4 min

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4 hours of educational videos

77 self-paced lessons

12 practice tests

Expert Contributor: Sarah Mills

Sarah is an educational freelance writer and has taught English and ESL in grades k-12 and college. She has a bachelor's degree in English Education from the University of Delaware, and a master's in TESOL Literacy from Wilmington University.

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Ch 1. Language Acquisition & ELL Students {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[370991].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - How Are ELL Students Identified? How Are ELL Students Identified?			Video

	Lesson 2 - What Are the ELL Proficiency Levels? What Are the ELL Proficiency Levels?			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Language Objectives for ESL Students Language Objectives for ESL Students			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Language Acquisition: Definition, Theories & Stages Language Acquisition: Definition, Theories & Stages			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - English as a Second Language in the Classroom: Acquisition & Development English as a Second Language in the Classroom: Acquisition & Development			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - The Silent Period for ELL Students The Silent Period for ELL Students			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Sociolinguistic Concepts & Second Language Acquisition Sociolinguistic Concepts & Second Language Acquisition			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Sociocultural Influences on ELL Students Sociocultural Influences on ELL Students			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS): Definition & Examples Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS): Definition & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 2. Prior & Background Knowledge for ELL Students {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[370993].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Prior Knowledge: Definition & Theory Prior Knowledge: Definition & Theory			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Prior Knowledge vs. Background Knowledge for ELL Students Prior Knowledge vs. Background Knowledge for ELL Students			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - How to Build Background Knowledge for ELL Students How to Build Background Knowledge for ELL Students			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - SIOP Model: Definition, Components & Process SIOP Model: Definition, Components & Process			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - SIOP Teaching Strategies SIOP Teaching Strategies			Text Lesson
	Lesson 6 - Using Schemata in Education Using Schemata in Education			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Using the Schema-Theoretic Approach to Reading Instruction Using the Schema-Theoretic Approach to Reading Instruction			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 3. Cooperative Learning for ELL Students {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[370999].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - What is Cooperative Learning? - Definition & Methods What is Cooperative Learning? - Definition & Methods			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - What Is Cooperative Learning in the Classroom? - Strategies, Benefits & Definition What Is Cooperative Learning in the Classroom? - Strategies, Benefits & Definition			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Cooperative Learning Strategies with ESL Students Cooperative Learning Strategies with ESL Students			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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Ch 4. Vocabulary Development & Instruction for ELL Students {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[371001].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Factors Affecting Vocabulary Development Factors Affecting Vocabulary Development			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Vocabulary Acquisition: Processes & Examples Vocabulary Acquisition: Processes & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Selecting Words for Vocabulary Instruction Selecting Words for Vocabulary Instruction			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Constructing Meaning with Context Clues, Prior Knowledge & Word Structure Constructing Meaning with Context Clues, Prior Knowledge & Word Structure			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Teaching Vocabulary to ELL Students Teaching Vocabulary to ELL Students			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Tier 1 Words: Vocabulary & Activities Tier 1 Words: Vocabulary & Activities			Text Lesson
	Lesson 7 - Tier 2 Words: Vocabulary & Activities Tier 2 Words: Vocabulary & Activities			Text Lesson
	Lesson 8 - Tier 3 Words: Vocabulary & Activities Tier 3 Words: Vocabulary & Activities			Text Lesson

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	Lesson 1 - What is Interactive Learning? - Overview & Tools What is Interactive Learning? - Overview & Tools			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Multisensory Learning: Definition & Theories Multisensory Learning: Definition & Theories			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Research Based Learning Strategies Research Based Learning Strategies			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Encouraging Student Participation in the Classroom Encouraging Student Participation in the Classroom			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Using the Think Aloud Strategy with ELL Students Using the Think Aloud Strategy with ELL Students			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Interactive Notebook Rubric Examples Interactive Notebook Rubric Examples			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Graphic Novels for ELL Students Graphic Novels for ELL Students			Text Lesson

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			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Howard Gardner - Multiple Intelligences and Frames of Mind: Overview Howard Gardner - Multiple Intelligences and Frames of Mind: Overview			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Howard Gardner: Theory & Impact on Education Howard Gardner: Theory & Impact on Education			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Multiple Intelligences & Learning Styles: Teaching Tips Multiple Intelligences & Learning Styles: Teaching Tips			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Multiple Intelligences: Assessment Tips & Theory Multiple Intelligences: Assessment Tips & Theory			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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	Lesson 1 - Differentiated Instruction: Adapting the Learning Environment for Students Differentiated Instruction: Adapting the Learning Environment for Students			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Differentiating Instruction to Engage Students of All Levels Differentiating Instruction to Engage Students of All Levels			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Differentiated Instruction for ELL Students Differentiated Instruction for ELL Students			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Classroom Accommodations for ELL Students Classroom Accommodations for ELL Students			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - How to Adapt Lessons for English Language Learners How to Adapt Lessons for English Language Learners			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Adapting Materials for English Language Learners Adapting Materials for English Language Learners			Video
	Lesson 7 - Adaptations & Accommodations for ELL Students in Reading Adaptations & Accommodations for ELL Students in Reading			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Teaching ELL Students to Read Teaching ELL Students to Read			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Teaching Reading Strategies to ESL Students Teaching Reading Strategies to ESL Students			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Using Visual Aids with ELL Students Using Visual Aids with ELL Students			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Using Graphic Organizers to Teach ESL Using Graphic Organizers to Teach ESL			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Technology for ESL Students in the Classroom Technology for ESL Students in the Classroom			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Benefits of Using Technology in the ESL Classroom Benefits of Using Technology in the ESL Classroom			Video Take Quiz

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			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - What is Communication? - Definition & Importance What is Communication? - Definition & Importance			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Communication in Different Settings Communication in Different Settings			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Academic Language: Definition, Examples & Functions Academic Language: Definition, Examples & Functions			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Informal vs. Formal Language in Language Acquisition Informal vs. Formal Language in Language Acquisition			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - How Social Influences Shape the English Language How Social Influences Shape the English Language			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Teaching Social & Formal Language to ELL Students Teaching Social & Formal Language to ELL Students			Video Take Quiz

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	Lesson 1 - English Language Development Instruction & Its Benefits English Language Development Instruction & Its Benefits			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Characteristics of Effective English Language Development Programs Characteristics of Effective English Language Development Programs			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Environmental Modifications for English Language Learners Environmental Modifications for English Language Learners			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Teaching Grammar to ESL Students Teaching Grammar to ESL Students			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Common ESL Spelling Challenges Common ESL Spelling Challenges			Text Lesson
	Lesson 6 - Teaching Speaking Skills to ELL Students: Methods & Resources Teaching Speaking Skills to ELL Students: Methods & Resources			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - The Impact of Oral Language on Reading Development The Impact of Oral Language on Reading Development			Video Take Quiz

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	Lesson 1 - The Relationship Between Instruction & Assessment The Relationship Between Instruction & Assessment			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Language Assessment: Procedures & Instruments Language Assessment: Procedures & Instruments			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Formative Assessments for ELL Students Formative Assessments for ELL Students			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Informal Assessments for English Language Learners Informal Assessments for English Language Learners			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Alternative Assessments for English Language Learners Alternative Assessments for English Language Learners			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Performance-Based Assessments for English Language Learners Performance-Based Assessments for English Language Learners			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Authentic Assessment Examples for English Language Learners Authentic Assessment Examples for English Language Learners			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Portfolio Assessments for English Language Learners Portfolio Assessments for English Language Learners			Video
	Lesson 9 - ESL Reading Assessment Strategies ESL Reading Assessment Strategies			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Vocabulary Assessments for ELL Students Vocabulary Assessments for ELL Students			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Assessment Issues with English Language Learners Assessment Issues with English Language Learners			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Using Graphic Organizers as Assessment Tools Using Graphic Organizers as Assessment Tools			Text Lesson Take Quiz

Course Practice Test

Teaching Reading to English Language Learners Practice Test

About This Course

Take a look at our mobile-friendly teacher resource chapter to learn more about teaching ELL students to read. You'll study the background of language acquisition, how to use different types of learning approaches and and how to use specialized teaching tools successfully with your ELL students during the learning process.

How It Works

Each lesson in this course has been created by a professional instructor who knows how to successfully teach the information you need to know. Feel free to access these resources 24 hours a day on your mobile phone, tablet or computer. You can take the short quizzes that follow each lesson to ensure you've understood the material before moving on.

This course provides:

Short lessons that clearly outline topics related to teaching ELL students to read
Video lessons that are easy to navigate using the video tabs feature
Multiple-choice lesson quizzes to help test your knowledge of this information
Chapter exams and a final exam that help ensure you're ready to apply these tips and strategies to your classroom

How It Helps

Highlights needs of ELL students: Rather than re-working reading materials for your ELL students, these resources have been written with their unique needs and requirements in mind.
Provides background: When provided with information about language development and acquisition, you'll understand further how to best help your students achieve their goals.
Gives you flexibility: You can work on these lessons and chapters at your convenience, even from within the classroom, on your mobile device or computer.

Skills Covered

Understanding how language acquisition and background knowledge applies to ELL students
Utilizing cooperative and interactive learning with ELL students
Helping ELL students develop their vocabulary
Understanding multiple intelligences
Using visual aids and technology for ELL students
Teaching ELL students using differentiated instruction
Helping ELL students with English language development, formal language and social context
Using reading assessments with English language learners

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Practice Tests in this course

Check your knowledge of this course with a 50-question practice test. Once you take the test, you will receive a detailed exam report complete with your personal statistics and even specific lessons to focus on! Take the practice test now