Two of the leading experts on English language learning show mainstream teachers in a variety of settings how to support language growth through content areas, organize curriculum around themes, draw on primary language and culture, emphasize meaningful reading and writing, and develop academic language. Scenarios from classrooms at different grade levels show teachers how to implement effective practices for meeting the needs of their English language learners. 192 pages.

1. Know your students -- 2. Teach language through content -- 3. Organize curriculum around themes -- 4. Draw on primary students' primary languages and cultures -- 5. Emphasize meaningful reading and writing -- 6. Develop academic language.