Teaching ELLs to Read

Topics covered include:

• Ideas for using contextual support to help ELLs climb the staircase of complexity;
• How to teach print concepts, such as noting word separation and using punctuation;
• Strategies for teaching phonological awareness, including distinguishing vowel sounds and blending sounds;
• Ways to teach phonics and word recognition using informational and literary texts; and
• Exemplary ideas for teaching fluency, such as through poetry, drama, and digital media.