Grades K–12 Resource Page
This page complements the book, The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners: Grades K-12. Organized by book chapter, these additional materials and resources can help you learn more about the 6 Principles and how to implement them in your classroom, program, or school. For the purposes of a book study group or self-reflection, discussion questions for each chapter are also provided.
For additional resources and information on The 6 Principles, please visit
The Principles and
Products pages.
From the Foreword
Find the results of the PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) survey of 15-year-old students in on reading habits, attitudes and practices here:
PISA 2009 results: Learning to learn Student engagement, strategies and practices (Volume III) .
Chapter 1. A Vision for Exemplary Teaching
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Learn about TESOL’s PK-12 Teacher Education Program Standards and the associated CAEP (Commission for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) Standards:
The 6 Principles Quick Overview:
Discussion Questions for Chapter 1
Chapter 2. What Teachers Should Know about English Language Development to Plan Instruction
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Video on the Three-Part Challenge:
TESOL Pre-K-12 English Language Proficiency Standards:
View the framework for the standards HERE and learn more about TESOL’s PreK-12 standards HERE.
Video on Proficiency in a New Language:
The Types of Words to Learn:
Video on Translanguaging:
Discussion Questions for Chapter 2
Chapter 3. The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners
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The following links are resources mentioned in Chapter 3 that can help with implementing the 6 Principles in the classroom.
Discussion Questions for Chapter 3
Chapter 4. Additional Roles for Teachers of English Learners
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The following links are resources mentioned in the chapter that can help teachers incorporate the 6 Principles in their roles outside the classroom.
Discussion Questions for Chapter 4
Chapter 5. Establishing a Culture of Shared Responsibility
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The following links are resources mentioned in Chapter 5.
School Principals and Assistant Principals
How You Can Help to Fulfill Principle 1: Know Your Learners
How You Can Help Your School to Fulfill Principle 2: Create Conditions for Learning
Best Practices in Working with Translators and Interpreters
How You Can Help Your School to Fulfill Principle 5: Monitor and Assess Student Language Development
District Curriculum Directors
How You Can Help Your District to Fulfill Principle 1: Know Your Learners
How You Can Help Your District to Fulfill Principle 3: Design High Quality Lessons for Language Development
Special Education Directors and Gifted and Talented Program Directors
How You Can Help Your District to Fulfill Principle 1: Know Your Learners
How You Can Help Your District to Fulfill Principle 5: Monitor and Assess Student Language Development
Reading Specialists or Instructional Coaches
How You Can Help Your District or School Fulfill
How You Can Help Your District or School Fulfill Principle 2: Create Conditions for Learning
How You Can Help Your District or School Fulfill Principle 3: Design High Quality Lessons for Language Development
How You Can Help Your District or School Fulfill Principle 4: Adapt Lesson Delivery as Needed to Topic or Learner
How You Can Help Your District or School Fulfill Principle 6: Engage and Collaborate Within a Community of Practice
Librarians and Media Specialists
How You Can Help Your District or School Fulfill Principle 1: Know Your Learners
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, and School Psychologists School Principals and Assistant Principals
How You Can Help Your District or School Fulfill Principle 1: Know Your Learners
Resources to Support Undocumented Families and DACA Youth
Discussion Questions for Chapter 5