Introduction: An Abundance Mindset for Language Learning PART ONE: SUPPORTING MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS Chapter 1: How Students Learn Languages Chapter 2: Apprenticeship Experiences in Small Groups Chapter 3: A Menu of Options for Powerful Routines Chapter 4: Lesson Sequences PART TWO: TEACHING IDEAS Chapter 5: Oral Language Development Chapter 6: Phonics & Spelling Chapter 7: Vocabulary Chapter 8: Word Work Chapter 9: Comprehension Chapter 10: Writing to Build Reading Appendix
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Dr. Nancy Akhavan has spent more than 30 years as an educator and consultant. Her work focuses on student support through literacy instruction and intervention, English Language Development, leadership development and organizational systems to increase student achievement. Currently, she is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Fresno State. She is the founder of Nancy Akhavan Consulting, Inc. Dr. Akhavan has been a bilingual teacher, principal of three schools, and a district administrator of a large urban district for ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science and World Languages. She also served as Assistant Superintendent Secondary Division in a large urban school district. Dr. Akhavan is recognized for her expertise in teaching literacy practices and has published twelve books that focus on instruction that increases student achievement, and has worked with districts and county offices in multiple states and internationally to increase student achievement in reading, writing, and in content areas.