Draw a picture of Acheta domesticus include details (don’t forget the wings)
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The Experience of being ELL• Teachers assume the ease/difficulty of a task• Teachers misinterpret behavior
– talking in class– looking at others’ papers– non-participation
• Teachers misdiagnose the need– reading problem– learning disability– motivation issue– home support (or non-support)
• Teachers send subtle cues for a silent contract– “Sit in your seat and stay quiet, don’t be a distraction, and I
won’t hassle you.”
The Experience of being ELL
• Like all learners, a motivated ELL student will use whatever tools are available as she/he strives to make sense of the world.– prior schema– peer modeling (a.k.a. scouting, looking on)– active peer support (e.g., translation)– adult support
The Experience of being ELL
• Motivation can be damaged by: – Perception of low likelihood for success– Embarrassment– Confrontation– Extrinsic reward and/or punishment
Insects
Attributes of Insects• Multi-cellular• Heterotrophic• Arthropod• Exoskeleton of scleretized
cuticle • Metamorphosing• Ectotherm
• Big enough to see• Eat other living things• Jointed legs• Hard outside covering they shed
to grow• Go through stages• Does not produce much internal
heat
• Hard outer covering• Six legs, antenae, wings (sometimes)• Three body parts• Change during life cycle• Don’t warm their own bodies
Which set ofattributes
is most appropriate?
Social conversation(with gestures)Storytelling with props
Social phone callNote left on the refrigerator
Manipulative math lesson Geography map lesson
Social studies lectureMultiple choice test
Context-embedded language Context-reduced language
Basic InterpersonalCommunication Skills
Cognitive AcademicLanguage Proficiency
Cognitively Undemanding Language
Cognitively Demanding Language
Turning Over A New LEAF• Language--direct instruction in vocabulary and
language patterns (vocabulary may not be the same as for other learners.)
• Enhanced comprehension and contextualization--several strategies
• Affect--keep it positive, acknowledge culture, activate and build on prior knowledge
• Four modalities Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing--do not all develop at the same rate
Techniques for Contextualization
•Modeling•Hands-on manipulatives•Realia•Third party pictures/photos
(Internet)
•Teacher-made pictures •Document camera/Overhead•Translate Key Terms
Translations
• Translate key terms• Usually instruction is meant to be in English—
translation is an assist• Check translations carefully (e.g., back translate)• Support both content AND general routines
Two sites:http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translate_txthttp://www.worldlingo.com/en/products_services/worldlingo_translator.html
Using the LEAF model, and techniques for contextualization, design a lesson in which students compare the attributes of Insects with the attributes of Arachnids.
Language Instruction
Plan activities for directly teaching vocabulary and language
structures• Label classroom• Ask and answer yes/no questions• Parroting• Illustrating vocabulary• Word walls• Word games• Rhymes, chants, songs• Build background knowledge
Enhance ComprehensionConnect learning to real life language and experiences
• ABC (Activity Before Content)• Diagrams / pictures / visuals• Connect to background knowledge• Manipulatives / realia • Vocabulary games (memory, bingo, scavenger
hunt)• Model and demonstrate• Repeat, rephrase, paraphrase• Gestures, facial expressions, body language• Speak slowly and clearly
AffectKeep the learning fun!
• Build in routines• Total physical response (TPR)• Increase motivation, self esteem • Lower anxiety• Actively involve each student• Activate background knowledge• Play culturally diverse music• Play games• Buddy helper• Parental involvement / guest speakers and
readers
Four ModalitiesIntegrate listening, speaking,
reading, and writing into content area lessons• Cooperative learning
• Graphic organizers• Partner reading• Choral / Echo reading• Model speaking and writing• Learning centers• Language Experience Approach (LEA)• Reader’s theater / role play• Author’s chair (sharing time)