Unlocking the Power of Comprehension: Effective Reading Strategies for English Learners

Workshop Description:
Have you ever pondered how to empower your English learners with effective reading strategies that truly boost comprehension? For English learners, developing strong reading comprehension skills is a vital step towards academic success and language proficiency. Join Shelly Sanchez Terrell for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we explore proven methods that help teachers address the unique literacy challenges faced by English learners, including how to quickly differentiate reading materials and provide students with multiple support features to enhance understanding of the text. Get ready to uncover a treasure trove of resources that will boost reading comprehension skills and cultivate a love for reading among English learners that will last a lifetime!

Key Takeaways:

Explore a diverse range of proven strategies to engage English learners with texts, boosting comprehension and language development.

Learn how to guide English learners in the process of mastering language through comprehension, fostering deep language acquisition and understanding of texts.

Understand how to tailor your teaching to the unique needs of English learners, creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Discover how to instill a love for reading in your English learners, igniting a passion for lifelong learning while enhancing language proficiency.

Special Technology Instructions:
Attendees will need access to an internet-enabled device and a personal Google account (not affiliated with their school). SimpleK12’s Google Classroom will be utilized for the interactive and hands-on components of this workshop.

Assessment:
Participants will have communication and collaboration and opportunities throughout the workshop to demonstrate their understanding of the workshop objectives and reflect on their learning.