Close Reading Skills with ELLs
Giving English language learners (ELLs) the tools they need to develop close reading skills is an important step in helping them access more challenging grade-level texts (such as those aligned with the Common Core State Standards). These resources focus on using strategies such as questioning and using evidence from the text with ELLs.
Featured Articles
Blog Posts
- Analysis of a PARCC ELA Assessment Task Through an ELL Lens (Part 1)
- Teaching Informational Text to ELLs
- Instructional Suggestions for ELLs: PARCC Assessment Task (Part 2)
- Background Knowledge: A Key to Close Reading with ELLs
- Creating Text-Dependent Questions for ELLs: Examples for 6th-8th Grade (Part 3)