Helping ELLs Comprehend What They Read
Comprehension is the reason for reading, but it can be the most difficult skill to master — especially for English language learners (ELLs). ELLs at all levels of English proficiency and literacy development will benefit from improved comprehension skills. These resources, strategies, and videos offer ideas such as comprehension checks with questions at different proficiency levels and acting out scenes from a story.
Featured Articles
- Reading 101 for English Language Learners
- ELLs and Reading Fluency in English
- Reading Comprehension Strategies for English Language Learners
- Retelling Stories
- Reading Comprehension Skills for English Language Learners
Blog Posts
- Creating Text-Dependent Questions for ELLs: Examples for Second Grade (Part 2)
- Picture Books to Help ELLs Access Common Core Anchor Reading Standards