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## Structured Literacy Instruction for English Learners

How can educators and other professionals provide young English learners with explicit, systematic instruction on language and literacy fundamentals? Find out in this coffee chat with Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, author of the book Literacy Foundations for English Learners. [Read More](/content/resource-library/structured-literacy-instruction-for-english-learners/index.html)

## 5 Essential Titles For Your Structured Literacy Bookshelf

At Brookes, we collaborate with the experts on literacy resources that support evidence-based reading instruction. To aid in your fall curriculum planning, we’ve compiled brief snapshots of five of our most essential titles on science-based reading instruction.

## An Overview of _Literacy Foundations for English Learners_

View this slide deck for a comprehensive overview of Literacy Foundations for English Learners; A Comprehensive Guide to Evidence-Based Instruction. This slide deck outlines interior features of the book, describes the content and highlights online companion materials. [Read More](/content/resource-library/overview-literacy-foundations-english-learners-guide-evidence-based-instruction/index.html)

## An Overview of Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment, Pre-K–6, Second Edition

View this slide deck for a comprehensive overview of Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment, Pre-K–6, Second Edition. This slide deck outlines interior features of the book, describes new content, and highlights online companion materials. [Read More](/content/resource-library/overview-fundamentals-literacy-instruction-assessment-prek-6-second-edition/index.html)

## 11 Language Development Strategies for ELs

Promote second language acquisition and literacy skills for English learners (ELs) with these eleven effective strategies. [Read More](/content/resource-library/11-language-development-strategies-els/index.html)

## Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment, Pre-K–6, Second Edition Excerpt

Read this excerpt from Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment, Pre-K–6, Second Edition to get a preview of Chapter One, Becoming an Effective Literacy Teacher. [Read More](/content/resource-library/fundamentals-literacy-instruction-assessment-pre-k-6-second-edition-excerpt/index.html)

## 10 Tips on Becoming a More Effective Pre-K–6 Teacher

Download these 10 tips to see how you can become a more effective teacher! These tips are adapted from Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment, Pre-K–6, Second Edition, edited by Martha Hougen, PhD., and Susan Smartt, Ph.D.. [Read More](/content/resource-library/10-tips-becoming-effective-pre-k-6-teacher/index.html)