english as a second language

A thief with long blond hair and a motorcycle points a gun at a Los Angeles security guard demanding money, and when a girl with long blond hair arrives at Kenny's motel on a motorcycle, he becomes suspicious. Includes activities designed to be completed before, during, and after reading.

In graphic novel format and simplified language, tells the story of Jack, who receives a mobile phone as a gift when he leaves a job that saves his life later that night when the taxi he is riding in is carjacked.

Presents, in graphic novel format and simplified language, the story of of a man named Brown who has been imprisoned for a crime he did not commit, who hatches a desperate plan to escape.

Mark, an employee at Mason's store, watches countless people wander through, but when a beautiful girl with red hair visits the store, everything changes for Mark and he cannot forget her. Includes activities designed to be completed before, during, and after reading.

The reader chooses the course of the action in an adventure in which a plane crash in the Rocky Mountains leaves one passenger alone, in the snow, struggling for survival.

Asks the reader to make decisions to further the plot in a tale that follows a famous detective, Mycroft Pound, as he tries to track down a serial killer who is targeting the women of London for murder.

Provides strategies for teaching English as a second language (ESL) students in the elementary classroom.

" ... EL researcher Jana Echevarria argues that teacher attitude affects student achievement, and describes what best practice methods for supporting ELs academic achievement look like. Julie Nora, an educator and advocate, offers strategies to provide the instructional supports ELs need for both language acquisition and content-area learning ..."--Back cover.

Provides guidance for teachers on helping ESL students succeed, discussing theory and presenting practical teaching strategies, and includes scenarios from real classrooms, an overview of various types of ESL programs in the U.S., and a glossary of ESL terminology.

A collection of workshops that allows teachers to differentiate instruction for all students including English Language Learners.