Supporting & Growing Multilingual-English Language Learners

Unleashing the Full Linguistic Repertoire: How Translanguaging Benefits English Learners
English Language Learners (ELLs), Second Language Acquisition, Teaching Strategies Melisa Grinstead English Language Learners (ELLs), Second Language Acquisition, Teaching Strategies Melisa Grinstead

Unleashing the Full Linguistic Repertoire: How Translanguaging Benefits English Learners

Ready to empower your English Learners? Dive into how teachers can strategically leverage translanguaging in the classroom, from peer discussions to L1 scaffolding, all backed by cutting-edge research.

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Navigating the Iceberg: Understanding BICS and CALP in English Language Learners
English Language Learners (ELLs), Second Language Acquisition, Teaching Strategies, Academic Language Development Melissa Grinstead English Language Learners (ELLs), Second Language Acquisition, Teaching Strategies, Academic Language Development Melissa Grinstead

Navigating the Iceberg: Understanding BICS and CALP in English Language Learners

Why do some ELs sound fluent but struggle academically? Uncover the 'iceberg' of language proficiency with BICS (social language) and CALP (academic language). This post breaks down their development and offers practical teaching strategies.

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Two Sides of the Same Coin? Teaching Reading and Language to English Learners
ELL/ESOL Education, Literacy Instruction, Language Acquisition, Reading Instruction, Language Instruction Melissa Grinstead ELL/ESOL Education, Literacy Instruction, Language Acquisition, Reading Instruction, Language Instruction Melissa Grinstead

Two Sides of the Same Coin? Teaching Reading and Language to English Learners

While intertwined, teaching reading and teaching language to English Learners are distinct endeavors. Explore whose role each takes, from decoding to grammar, and how research informs effective practice.

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