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Teachers need to give encouragement and praise for what ELLs can do instead of
dwelling on all that they cant yet do by providing frequent opportunities for their success.
- Judie Haynes in Education Teacher Week
experiences, the content currently being studied, and vocabulary that is new
or being used in an unfamiliar way (versatile for all students in the classroom)
Students perform in skits the vocabulary terms they are currently learning.
Shows multiple uses of the same word
ELs are able to see the word used in different contexts
Sort the
Words
Plan ways to
use the words
Connect the
vocabulary to
past
experiences
Give the
students time
to practice
Teach the
lesson or read
the book
Identify Key
vocabulary
Perform the
scenes
Implementing
Vocabulary
Role-Play
Focus on
multiple word
meanings
Scenario:
We just finished reading a short story.
As the teacher, I chose four words that seemed to cause the most confusion.
Students are divided up into groups. For todays demonstration, we will make
groups of 5.
Wrap-Up
Provides the link between learning a new word and using the word in
context, or multiple contexts
Great for ELs because it provides a way for students to manipulate objects and
written symbols to show their understanding of concepts, while acquiring the
vocabulary and structures needed for verbal interaction.
Appropriate for grades K-12 if sorts are created carefully and applicable to content.
Note: Sorts can be done across content areas! Great for teachers to collaborate with one
another in helping ELs in their classrooms.
Identify skills
to practice in
sorting mode
Set up the
routine and
requirements
Implementing
sorting
activities
Assess the
students
progress and
understanding
Explain the
activity
GOOD LUCK!
Justify their sorts opportunity for verbal interaction based on visual cues
(supportive of emergent English speakers)
Preproduction
Early Production
Fluent
Effective for ELs because they have multiple opportunities to revisit both
the text and the vocabulary in multiple learning modes.
Choose a book
that will sustain
interest over
time
Explore the
story structure
Assess to
document
vocabulary and
comprehension
Play with
words
Implementing
repetition and
innovation
Create an
alternative text
Create another
version
Create an
innovation on
the text
Practice Time!
There are many suggestions for innovations that can help our ELs explore a
book through deeper comprehension techniques: repetition and innovation.
On the next slide, there is a list of multiple suggestions (also given in the
handout).
With a partner or two, pick which innovation stands out to you, why you
would use it, the grade level and its application to working with ELs.
GOOD LUCK!
Final Thoughts
Provides opportunities to learn new concepts
Choice of observation and repetition should be based on observation of the
students understanding of the concepts
Conclusion
There are multiple strategies that can be utilized when planning lessons and
including are ELs in them.
The three strategies that you saw and practiced are not only EL-friendly, but
incorporate a variety of our learners in the classroom.
If theres time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYmrg3owTRE
This video illustrates how Hugh (British) is baffled while learning American
slang. This means that just because you have non-ELs, doesnt mean they
dont need help too.