1.A.9 Understand how English language learners' linguistic and cultural background will influence their comprehension.

English language learners have more of a challenge in every facet of reading. English language learners typically aren’t as strong in reading because they usually lack one or more of the foundational skills for reading. Linguistically, vocabulary suffers because English language learners don’t have the Tier 2 vocabulary necessary for comprehension. English learners are also going to have a problem with fluency because they will be so consumed with the decoding element of the word that they lose out the understanding concept. Since background knowledge plays an essential role in comprehension, it is important for students to have an idea of mainstream cultural knowledge in order to understand what they are reading.  An English language learners’ experience will be much harder than a native English speaking students, so it is important for me as a teacher to acknowledge the deficiencies to aid the ELL in becoming a successful reader.