Content Strategies
There are a number of strategies that educators can use when teaching English language learners (ELLs) in content areas. If these strategies are new to you, an ESL specialist or colleague may be able to offer some more ideas on how to use these strategies effectively with students at different language levels.
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- Teaching Informational Text to ELLs
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- Guidebook: Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to ELs in Elementary and Middle School
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