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The SWIRL Method
Supporting Multilingual Learners as They Speak, Write, Interact, Read, and Listen
National Board Certified Teacher and award-winning, best-selling author Susan B. Katz provides educators with a practical guide for teaching language in multilingual classrooms. Discover strategies and exercises for speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills, with a focus on understanding student progress and offering continued support.
Use the SWIRL method to transform multilingual classrooms
With the SWIRL method, K–12 teachers can give multilingual learners opportunities to engage in the five elements of speaking, writing, interacting, reading, and listening to English to become confident and proficient in English. The SWIRL Method provides research-based, time-tested, practical activities and strategies. Readers also get step-by-step help modifying content objectives into language objectives. By balancing SWIRL elements, students can practice English in engaging, efficacious ways.
K-12 teachers can use this book to:
- Comprehend integral aspects and stages of language acquisition and proficiency
- Learn how to keep students’ affective filter low so they are more receptive to learning
- Benefit from activities that actively engage all five language competencies
- Discover culturally responsive ways to introduce language instruction
- Encourage language use and development in readily applicable ways and scenarios
Related Topics
Differentiated InstructionEnglish LearnersLiteracy
