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My articles discussed the SIOP Model which is sheltered instruction observation protocol. It describes strategies as a checklist for teaching ELLS. It is research-based and focuses on linkin language and content for the student. One strategy is to link the new concepts to the student's background knowledge. This can be accomplished by implementing literature logs or journals. Ask questions pre and after reading. Haves students respond to prompts that allows them to connect to characters in the story.
Another strategy is to emphasize key vocabulary. Allow multiple exposures to a new word. Have the student write the definition and let them explore visuals and create connections with the word. The main idea of this article was to allow the ELLs create meaning with the concepts and vocabulary and accessing prior knowledge are two strategies for the teacher to do this.
For more information click on my powerpoint link above or visit the article at this link:
http://http//www.newhorizons.org/spneeds/ell/wallace.htm
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Hey Sam!
ReplyDeleteI think that emphasizing key vocabulary for ELL students is particularly important. Here are directions for a cute vocabulary activity that I've read about and seen used in classrooms:
1. Have the students fold a piece of paper into four
2. Have the students write the word in one box
3. Have them write the definition in the second box
4. Have them draw a picture relating to the word in the third box
5. Have them write a sentence using the word in the last box
I really think that's a great vocabulary activity because it involves the student thinking about the word at least four times just for one assignment.
I <3 that Kristen!!!
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