Comprehension: Helping ELLs Grasp the Full Picture

Comprehension: Helping ELLs Grasp the Full Picture

This webcast discusses effective reading comprehension strategies for teaching English language learner students.

Guiding Questions

1. How is vocabulary related to comprehension?
2. Describe some activities you've used with ELL students to tap into their prior knowledge of a topic.
3. Compare and contrast the teaching of comprehension strategies to ELL students and students for whom English is their first language.
4. Consider a classroom reading book you recently used. What vocabulary or concepts were presented in the book that could cause confusion for ELL learners? What could you do to scaffold the read aloud experience that would benefit ELL learners?
5. Create a semantic map that could be used in your class. How could you use this map to plan further learning experiences?

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