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The complete Language Lens
eBook written by Sarah Ottow
The audiobook, narrated for learning on the go by Sarah Ottow
Creating the Conditions for Student Ownership
Through the Language Lens
Student-Friendly Language Production Rubic Canva Template
Conversation Guide - Bring your team together around the five Language Lens competencies with a concise, chapter-by-chapter guide featuring the book’s essential questions and text-based discussion prompts.
Designed for informal team conversations, PLC discussions, and shared reflection."I used to think that supporting EL/ML students would mean that I needed to modify large portions of my curriculum. Through this book, I was reminded that small changes, ones that will support ALL of my students' language development, will also support my EL/ML students."

Make language learning visible in every classroom
Multilingual learners are often expected to understand complex texts, participate in academic conversations, follow multi-step directions, and demonstrate content knowledge—all while still developing English.
The Language Lens
helps you see those hidden language demands more clearly.
You will learn how to identify where students may need support, choose scaffolds intentionally, and make grade-level learning more accessible without watering it down.
How language acquisition develops
Better understand what students may be able to comprehend, communicate, and produce at different stages of English development.
How to uncover the language demands in content tasks
Recognize the vocabulary, sentence structures, discourse patterns, and communication skills students need to succeed.
How to choose scaffolds with purpose
Move beyond one-size-fits-all strategies and select supports based on the task and the learner
How to plan for language and content together Build language supports directly into lessons instead of adding them as an afterthought.
How to strengthen academic conversation
Help students explain their thinking, respond to peers, ask questions, and participate more confidently.
This Book Is for You If…
You teach multilingual learners in a content-area classroom and want practical guidance that applies to real lessons.
You support teachers as an instructional coach, language specialist, department leader, or administrator.
You want to move beyond isolated strategies and understand the deeper framework behind effective language support.
You care about access, equity, and high expectations—but need a realistic approach that works in busy schools.
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