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Part I TEACHING IN MULTICULTURAL CLASSROOMS: AN INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1 The Challenge
Learning English: Programs and Goals
In Contrast: The Focus of Content Learning
Finding Solutions That Work
The Rewards of Scaffolded Instruction
A Final Thought
Chapter 2 Language, Learning, and Content Instruction
What Do You Know When You Know a Language?
Language as a Social Skill
Language as an Academic Skill
Understanding CALP
Language and Content Teaching
Chapter 3 Culture, Learning, and Content Instruction
Culture and Learning
A Shift in Perception
The Culture of Content
Part II STRATEGIES FOR INSTRUCTION
Chapter 4 Learning Strategies: An Overview Focusing on English Language Learners
Learning Strategies: A Simple Definition
Types of Learning Strategies
Teaching Learning Strategies
A Note about Learning Strategies and Teaching Strategies
Chapter 5 Textbook Strategies
Make the Most of Your Textbook
More Strategies for Textbook Comprehension
Two Strategies for Real Beginners
Choosing a Textbook
Chapter 6 Strategies to Modify Assignments
Modifying Whole Class Assignments
Developing Alternative Assignments
The Next Step: Building Language
Chapter 7 Adapting Techniques of Classroom Instruction
Why Is Background Knowledge So Important?
Strategies to Activate Background Knowledge
Clarifying Comprehension
Increasing Teacher-Student Interaction in the Classroom
Increasing Student-Student Interaction in the Classroom
A Final Thought
Chapter 8 Adapting Your Personal Teaching Techniques
The Difficulties of Oral Academic Language
Change the Pace of Your Speech
Simplify Your Speech
Enhance Your Words
Start Small, But Start Now
Part III STRATEGIES FOR ASSESSMENT
Chapter 9 Adapting Classroom-Based Assessments
Essay Questions, Multiple-Choice Questions, and Language Demand
Modify Test Techniques
Don't "Test" at All!
The Issue of Grading
Chapter 10 MeetingStateStandards
Choosing Concepts and Topics for ELLs
The Ideal and the Actuality
Chapter 11 Preparing for High-Stakes Tests
Test-Taking Strategies
Testing Accommodations
The Challenge
Appendix I Strategies
Appendix II Glossary of Common ELL Acronyms
Appendix III Student Resources: English Language Aids
Appendix IV Teacher Resources: Suggestions for Further Reading