Classroom Teacher's ESL Survival Kit #1 [Paperback]

Elizabeth Claire (Author), Judie Haynes (Author), John Chapman (Editor), J. D. Frazier (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 10, 1994 | ISBN-10: 0131376136 | ISBN-13: 978-0131376137 | Edition: 1st

In elementary schools, mainstream teachers are encountering increasing numbers of non-English speaking students in their classroom. This book helps them meet the needs of these students, while not neglecting the needs of their regular students. KEY TOPICS: Written by two veteran ESL teachers, this book gives elementary school teachers a "crash course" in meeting the needs of ESL students AND provides 120 activities-ready to reproduce for class use. MARKET: All teachers of grades 2-6+ who have students with limited English-language skills in their regular classrooms.

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From the Back Cover

This resource book features 130 reproducible activities for teachers of grades 2-6+ who have ESL students in addition to mainstream students. The book also contains notes on culture shock and language acquisition, plus strategies, tips, and lesson plans to help social and academic adjustment. Activities help develop vocabulary, listening skills, reading, writing, following directions, math, health, and more, giving teachers a wealth of ready-to-use classroom material.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Longman; 1st edition (March 10, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131376136
• ISBN-13: 978-0131376137
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #673,642 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is absolutely necessary if you have ESL students., June 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Classroom Teacher's ESL Survival Kit #1 (Paperback)

I have taught ESL in grades K-12 for four years. This book has been by my side the whole time. It has tons of helpful information and blackline masters to use with beginning students of English. It is also a wonderful resource to share with regular ed. teachers who have questions about dealing with their ESL students.

47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical, fun ideas to use with any second language learner, October 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Classroom Teacher's ESL Survival Kit #1 (Paperback)

I have been teaching English as a Second Language for over a decade, and Elizabeth Clare's books have been staples in my lesson plans for much of that time! Her ideas are very practical and can be used in the regular classroom to help shelter and mainstream, or in small group or even individual pull-out programs.

40 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Outdated and useless, December 5, 2001

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K. Suzuki "funkamonkey" (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Classroom Teacher's ESL Survival Kit #1 (Paperback)

I own an English language school in Japan and this book is utterly useless. It might be of some use to you if your idea of teaching is to photocopy boring worksheets and pray that nobody notices. This book is a waste of money. There is nothing of value to any trained professional. (...) I bought several of her books and regret each purchase. In my situation, I need to not only teach the English language, but make it interesting and fun since that is what the parents of my students are paying for. Results. (...)