Many new curriculum products include lengthy read-alouds with minimal visuals. For multilingual learners, that can mean one thing: it’s hard to stay engaged, process all that information, and hold onto the big ideas. In this video, I share practical strategies to transform your read-alouds into rich opportunities for comprehension and oral language development. Even a short shift in your approach can turn a passive listening activity into an interactive language-rich learning experience. 🎥 Watch now and get inspired to make your next read-aloud a powerful language and literacy moment for all students! #ReadAloud #MultilingualLearners #ELD #TeachingTips #LanguageDevelopment

Schools often ask what my recommendation for a first step in moving a school to be more focused on developing academic language - not just for English learners, but for all students. Learn more about Thinking Verbs and hear how one teacher uses them to focus students on understanding and using more academic vocabulary and critical thinking.