A Questionnaire for Incoming High School ELL Students to Better Assist Them in Entering the American Educational System

This project is designed to help teachers get a better understanding of the incoming ELL students\u27 backgrounds to better assist these students in the education process and make the transition from their native educational system to the American educational system smoother. Teachers must be aware of ELL students\u27 family situations, lives outside the school, diverse background knowledge and how these things affect reading and writing comprehension, and be able to choose the most appropriate assessment and instruction