Many classrooms within the United States are becoming increasingly diverse, especially throughout the large growth spurt in Denver, Colorado. Many students within my future classroom will speak a primary home language that is not English. In order for the ELL students to succeed the first and most important technique as a teacher is getting to know all your students. It is important for me to really get to know who my students are, their backgrounds along with their educational experiences. This will aid me in truly understanding my students and their educational needs to be able to support them throughout the entire school year. According to Bilingual and ESL Classrooms, “Few educators would argue against the value of being familiar with
