Teaching MLs

In this episode, I share a reading comprehension strategy that will help students become independent readers of difficult, on-grade text. 

To read the article connected to this podcast, please visit https://www.empoweringells.com/visible-reading/ 

Dr. Fernanda Marinho Kray (@Fernkray) and Jon Nordmeyer (@nordmeyerj) share the exciting new updates to the WIDA Standards and how teachers can use them. 

To learn more about one of Tan’s courses, go to https://www.empoweringells.com/courses/

In this episode, @ValentinaESL shares strategies to make reading and writing workshop a successful learning experience for language learners. This model of literacy instruction is loved by many educators, and Valentina will share how language learners can learn in this model as well. 

To read her blog post on the workshop model, use this link (https://www.empoweringells.com/ell-workshop/) 

To purchase her book on the workshop model, use this link (https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Writing-English-Learners-Framework/dp/1732194874) 

To learn more about one of Tan’s courses, go to https://www.empoweringells.com/courses/

Carol Salva (@MsSalva) shares a really touching story about how, with the help of her SIFE, they were able to transform learning for students by creating a meaningful context to learn. 

Articles mentioned in the conversation:

https://www.empoweringells.com/22-creating-context/

https://www.empoweringells.com/25-sociocultural-context/

https://seidlitzblog.org/2019/03/27/qsssa-more-than-turn-talk/ 

To learn more about one of Tan’s courses, go to https://www.empoweringells.com/courses/

Jeff Anderson (@writeguyjeff) helps us redefine what grammar instruction can be. He offers an inquiry approach to grammar instruction that focuses on expression rather than rules memorization. 

Mechanically Inclined can be bought with this link (

https://amzn.to/35lbOUB)

To learn more about one of Tan’s courses, go to https://www.empoweringells.com/courses/

Nancy Motley (@nancymotleyTRTW) shares how we can increase class engagement with #TRTW. This is a process that can be used in any content-area classes and with any grade level.

If you wish you purchase her book called Talk Read Talk Write, you can use the following link: https://amzn.to/2v6MYuk

To learn more about one of Tan’s courses, go to https://www.empoweringells.com/courses/

@jimknight99, a guru of instruction, shares a high-impact instructional strategy called Learning Maps. He makes unit planning beautiful, clear, and I dare say - gorgeous!

To purchase Jim's High-Impact Instruction book, you can use this link: https://amzn.to/3lSs0nE 

To learn more about one of Tan’s courses, go to https://www.empoweringells.com/courses/

You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh

Dr. Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan (@Jess_hannigan) & Dr. John Hannigan (@JohnHannigan75) wrote a timely book called SEL from a Distance (https://amzn.to/3p11rz7)). They share strategies and processes for teachers and students to use during and after distance learning. 

To learn more about one of Tan’s courses, go to https://www.empoweringells.com/courses/

Dr. Stephen Fleenor (@stfleenor) shares how we can teach vocabulary in content classes. This is a great episode if you teach or co-teach in content classes. 

To purchase his book called, Teaching Science to English Learners, you can use this link (https://amzn.to/2TjPaqV)

To learn more about one of Tan’s courses, go to https://www.empoweringells.com/courses/

You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh

@margaretmckeow2, one of the authors of Bringing Words to Life (https://amzn.to/2KBe8i3), shares a framework for effective, robust vocabulary instruction! I’m so excited to share this conversation with you!

To learn more about one of Tan’s courses, go to https://www.empoweringells.com/courses/

You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh