Planning instruction for English language learners involves aligning students' needs with their proficiencies and using engaging strategies to build understanding. In this quick reference guide, ELL specialists Pérsida and William Himmele share practical strategies for ELL success based on the CHATS framework:

• Comprehension
• Higher-Order Thinking
• Assessment
• Total Participation Techniques
• Scaffolding

This research-based framework will help teachers ask the right questions and create effective plans to meet the linguistic and academic needs of ELLs.

8.5 x 11 3-panel foldout guide (6 pages), laminated for extra durability and 3-hole-punched for binder storage.