Dr. Kenji Hakuta is the Co-Chair of Stanford University's Understanding Language initiative and a leading expert in the implementation of the Common Core State Standards with ELLs.

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Comprehension checks are a quick way to monitor students' understanding in real time.

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Realia are any real objects related to the content students are learning. Manipulatives are objects that students interact with, such as blocks, plastic figures, or flash cards.

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