Teaching English Learners: Fluency for English Learners

Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan models fluency practice that incorporates phrasing, vocabulary, comprehension, and oral language instruction. She also explains why fluency is not always an indicator of comprehension for ELs.

Acknowledgements

This video is an excerpt from Teaching English Learners: What Every Educator Should Know, a presentation produced by Reading Universe. You can see this program in its entirety (60 minutes) or in a 12-part series video series. Reading Universe is a sister site of Colorín Colorado.