Theoretical considerations -- Culture and content instruction -- Meeting state objectives and standards: making good choices -- Learning strategies for English language learners -- A solid start: building and activating background knowledge -- Presenting new material: teaching the lesson -- Did they get what I taught? Checking comprehension -- Extending comprehension: textbook vocabulaty strategies -- Extending comprehension: textbook reading strategies -- Reinforcing learning: activities and assignments -- Classroom assessments: did they learn what you taught? -- The big one: preparing for high-stakes tests.