You know it's challenging for your young English-language learners - immersed in a second language when their native language and literacy skills were only just beginning to develop. But you can help them with the read-aloud activities you already use in your classroom. Use the proven strategies in this book to transform your read-aloud activities into powerful tools for developing listening comprehension and oral language proficiency in your second-language learners. Theoretical background combines with practical procedures to make this a go-to resource for your work with English learners. Sample lessons will help you along the way, including a lesson featuring text and vocabulary presented in both Spanish and English.