The Esl/Ell Teacher's Survival Guide - (J-B Ed: Survival Guides) 2nd Edition by Larry Ferlazzo & Katie Hull Sypnieski (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Maximize the educational potential of your ESL/ELL class with this singular resource

The ESL/ELL Teacher's Survival Guide: Ready-to-Use Strategies, Tools, and Activities for Teaching English Language Learners of All Levels, 2nd Edition offers readers a comprehensive range of instructional strategies and educational resources for teaching English. The newly revised 2nd Edition includes brand new chapters on:

• Working with Long-Term English Language Learners
• Teaching English internationally
• Teaching Elementary Age ELLs
• Teaching Adult ELLs
• Teaching ELLs with learning challenges
• Culturally Responsive Instruction
• Effective online instruction
• Working with co-teachers and para-professionals

In addition to the new chapters, The ESL/ELL Teacher's Survival Guide contains updated material on topics including math, science, social studies, Common Core Standards, the Next Generation Science Standards and 150 pages of new, highly engaging content. An essential resource for anyone involved in teaching English as a Second Language to students of all ages, this book is perfect for general education teachers and ESL specialists for students in grades six through twelve. It's also highly instructive for teachers of adult ESL classes, elementary and teacher educators, and resource specialists.

From the Back Cover

The most up-to-date and practical handbook for ESL and ELL education

"An engaging, practical, and highly accessible book. The authors share strategies that have been proven effective through research as well as their own practice. There is truly something valuable for any teacher, even those who have extensive experience with ESL classes."
--PIA WONG, Professor, Bilingual/Multicultural Education, California State University, Sacramento

"This is an invaluable resource for all new and experienced teachers who desire to see their language learning students thrive and achieve at high levels."
--DANA DUSBIBER, Classroom teacher with over 30 years of experience working with ELLs

In the freshly updated second edition of The ESL/ELL Teacher's Survival Guide, a pair of renowned ESL teachers delivers a collection of practical strategies for setting up an ESL-friendly classroom, motivating and interacting with students, communicating with students' parents, and navigating the challenges associated with teaching ESL students.

This newest edition includes over 150 pages of new content, including new chapters on working with long-term English language learners, teaching English internationally, working with elementary-age students, teaching math and science to English language learners, incorporating Common Core standards, and updating research and technology connections.

The book offers instructional strategies and student handouts not found anywhere else, as well as sections on assessment, Social Emotional Learning, Culturally Responsive Teaching, and many more.

An indispensable resource for general education teachers and ESL specialists teaching grades six through twelve, The ESL/ELL Teacher's Survival Guide also deserves a place in the libraries of resource specialists, special education teachers, elementary educators, and the teachers of adult ESL classes.

About the Author

Larry Ferlazzo teaches English Language Learners and English-proficient students at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California. He is the author or editor of twelve books on education, and writes a weekly teacher advice column for Education Week.

Katie Hull Sypnieski teaches English Language Learners and English-proficient students at Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School in Sacramento, California. She is a Teacher Consultant with the Area 3 Writing Project at the University of California, Davis and is a co-author of The ELL Teacher's Toolbox and Navigating the Common Core with English Language Learners.