Teaching Beginner ELLs Using Picture Books Barbara A. Bushman Fitting together the intricate pieces

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Teaching Beginner ELLs Using Picture Books Barbara A. Bushman Fitting together the intricate piecesPicture your beginning ELLs reading their way to success! For beginning English language learners, a picture really is worth a thousand words! Picture books can unlock puzzling cultural and social meanings for students at all ages and grade levels. ELL educator Ana Lado illustrates how picture books are an especially useful tool for building important language and social foundationsufoundations that students may miss through traditional instruction.