This unique book provides the answers to many common questions asked by teachers of English language learners: How do we organize small-group comprehension instruction? How do we select books to teach strategies? How do we know our kids are getting it — and what do we do when they don`t?

This practical, easy-to-use resource is divided into five main sections, spanning kindergarten through grade 8. The fifty-two lessons will teach students how to make connections, ask questions, visualize, infer, determine importance, and synthesize. Making Sense also explores the stages of language proficiency through descriptions of ten English language learners of different ages. A chart of characteristics for each stage shows how students demonstrate understanding and outlines the implications for planning instruction.