My New Student Doesn't Speak English - Part 1: Environment


You've just gotten notice that your new student doesn't speak English, what do you do? Questions may go through your mind, such as... How will I communicate?  How will I instruct so that he/she understands?  How will I assess what he/she has learned? This post is the first in a series that will give you some tips on how to welcome your newcomer into your classroom community, and provide strategies to help you instruct and assess your newcomer.
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