This course explores classroom scenarios that depict common challenges in elementary, middle, and high school content area classes, the course addresses the basics that every teacher needs to begin teaching both content and the English language, including: -Learning environments that provide ELLs with multiple opportunities to practice activities and connect learning to personal and cultural experiences. -Lesson plans that identify core ideas, tap students, background knowledge, and use visuals, think aloud and other ways to engage ELLs. -Small-group configurations that include ELLs in mainstream instruction by involving them in activities with their fellow students.