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Vocabulary Development and English Language Learners

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How does vocabulary development support content instruction for English language learners? What strategies can facilitate comprehension of academic vocabulary and content concepts?

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Vocabulary supports content instruction for English language learners (ELLs) by helping them to understand the questions and content. Often ELLs lack the vocabulary to understand academic content in different fields, even if they are proficient in conversational English. ...

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