Speaking and Writing for English Language Learners: Collaborative Teaching for Greater Success with K-6

by Dorit Sasson

Overview

This bookprovides an overview designed to help educators collaborate more effectively in the areas of content area literacy for the sake of their K-6 ELL students. The book weaves the practical and theoretical aspects of collaboration and suggests ways for teachers to form long term partnerships. Each chapter extends collaboration in the areas of skill and content based learning so ELL students can achieve necessary proficiency to thrive in content areas classrooms and minimize gaps in instructional learning.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781475805963
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	10/04/2013
Pages:	108
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Dorit Sasson is an educator, speaker and teacher's diversity coach. She specializes in ELL content area literacy and collaboration for ELL students. Visit her at: www.DoritSasson.comand www.GivingVoicetoVoicelessBook.com

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Collaboration for K-6 English Language Learners
Chapter 2 - Collaboration in the development of speaking skills
Chapter 3 - Collaboration in the development of writing skills

Editorial Reviews

No other book on co-teaching has taken such a meticulous approach to examining collaborative practices specifically focused on the four language skills — listening, speaking, reading, and writing — than in this comprehensive 2-volume publication.

Andrea Honigsfeld

Speaking and Writing for English Language Learners should be recommended reading for anyone tasked with supporting and developing English language learners. It's an incredible resource loaded with practical strategies & techniques they can start using today.

Phyllis I. Turner

This book has as many novel strategies as the first! As you implement collaboration across the grade levels, you'll find brand new techniques using speaking and writing, again a truly groundbreaking approach. Every ELL professional will benefit from using both books and many will say as I did, 'I sure wish I had these books sooner!' You can count on Sasson every time to be there when you need her.

Pat Wyman

Dorit Sasson's knowledgeable advice designed to help ESL educators create a positive, collaborative environment where success is a must-have resource for teachers is a must-have resource. This book's combination of theory, practical advice, and accessible, specific examples makes it easy for busy teachers to create the kind of student-centered classroom atmosphere where all learners can thrive.

Julia Thompson