The Daily Four 

For teachers with EL students who are struggling to grasp the content in your class, try using the Daily Four to create effective teaching for English Learners.

1. Teach a well-organized, interesting lesson.

2. Maximize opportunities for students to SEE, not just hear key concepts.

3. Maximize opportunities for students to verbally describe their current understanding to other students and to hear their peers' perspectives and feedback.

4. Maximize opportunities for students to "learn how to learn" by gaining meta-cognitive skills that help them study, retain information, and know how to apply new skills.