Hello Everyone,
   
  My name is Gail Wade and I am a ESOL Instructor in Houston Texas. I am currently employed by Houston Community College, teaching English at Sutton Elementary which is a Even Start sight. 
   
  It's been exciting for me to participate in the Reading Workshop. The greatest challenge I face when teaching reading depends on the students level, and the students literacy level in their native language. 
   
  Background knowledge of the subject also plays a large role. The most exposure the students have to eveyday life, ie school, restaurants, work enviornments, older children who are learning English, the more they are able to understand when different concepts are presented. 
   
  One of the techniques that I've found works best is telling the story in pictures first, and testing understanding with color coded cards.
   
  Gail Wade
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