Reading, Writing and Learning in ESL: A Resource Book for Teaching K-12 English Learners
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Praised for its strong research base, engaging style, and inclusion of specific teaching ideas, the Fifth Edition comprehensively examines oral language, vocabulary, writing, reading, and writing/content-based instruc… More >>
Reading, Writing and Learning in ESL: A Resource Book for Teaching K-12 English Learners
Peregoy and Boyle have written an outstanding resource book for elementary and secondary school teachers who work with English Language Learners (ELLs). This book focuses on the literacy development for ELL students which is so critical to their success in education and in life. The book includes relevant research information pertaining to second language aquisition, literacy development, and cultural issues. Theory is transformed into practice with solid guidance for teachers working with ELLs in process writing, literature study, and content area studies. Background information, scaffolding techniques, in-depth teacheing strategies, and activity examples are seamlessly merged into a tremendously helpful resource guide which enables teachers to truly employ “best practices” in classrooms with ELLs. I first used this book while obtaining a Master’s degree in education, and as a classroom teacher, have found it to be an invaluable resource. It is well worth the (relatively small) monetary and time investment for any teacher who cares about offering ELL students the bast instruction possible.
Rating: 5 / 5
I am currently studying to be a teacher and taking a course in teaching ESOL. Our class uses this book and believe or not, it’s actually one of this textbooks you can’t put down! The authors keep the audience interested by giving examples of real-life scenarios. I highly recommend this book to get a better view of how to make ESL students adapt to a new environment. Very beneficial!!
Rating: 5 / 5
I use this as the text for a university level ESL Methods course. I’ve especially liked the authors use of specific classroom examples, as well as suggestions for learning activities that students can utilize. It is also full of suggestions for effective teaching strategies to use with ELLs.
Rating: 4 / 5
A valuable resource for all teachers, especially those of English Language Learners. The book describes a variety of methods to support all students in the classroom. The authors have thoroughly researched their theories and rationales in order to provide teachers and educators with practices that truly foster the success of all learners. Each chapter has discussion questions and references for further readings about each topic presented.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great text for beginning English as a Second Language teachers. Nice, easy to follow explanations and links to currentl language learning theory.
Great tasks suitable for all ages…definately recommended
Rating: 5 / 5