What to do?

You have just gotten news that you will have a new student in your class - and this student's native language is not English.  A moment of panic sets in and your minds fleets to numerous thoughts:

I don't speak another language!

How do I teach someone without knowing their native language?

What do I do with an English learner?

With the number of English learners in schools increasing, you are more than likely to have at least one in your class within your teaching career.  This blog has numerous resources and  activities that will help guide your teaching to ensure that your English learner has the support he or she needs to have success in both linguistically and academically.