What can teachers do to help ESL students understand what they read?
- State reading purpose
- Activate background knowledge
- Encourage own-language reading/discussion
- Preteach key vocabulary
- Outline textbook organization
- Emphasize the importance of presentational features
- Encourage students to get help
- Teach subject-specific genres
- Raise awareness of internet pitfalls
- Get ESL advice and support
- Practice reading strategies