All teachers of English learners teach word meaning, but what exactly does that mean? Dr. Mooney shares insights into what we know when we know a word, and a few ways we can use games to help ELs learn more.
Academic language is difficult for many ELs, and it’s often the syntax, not just the vocabulary, that makes it so problematic. This week, Dr. Mooney shares a few insights to help you better understand the syntax of English.
Knowing how English works to create words can help you guide your students in their language development. Prefixes, Greek Roots, Word Investigations – They’re all a part of this week’s article!
What is phonology and why does it matter in your classroom? Dr. Mooney gives the background on how we create sounds in English and why those sounds can be so confusing for English Learners.
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Infographic April 27, 2021
Thanks for the Phonology infographic! Very helpful info for me and my district!
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Artist’s/Writer’s Workshop November 14, 2020
The Universal Language of Pictures: A Critical Tool for Advancing Student Writing by Beth Olshansky provides a strong rationale for leading students to begin their writing projects with artwork. You can read my article about a few of her ideas, but w...
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Just a thank you! October 28, 2020
Enjoyed learning about this alternative to frontloading vocabulary. I think there are many teachers out there who teach using a discovery method like you shared in the magnetism lesson example, but they don’t realize the importance of connectin...
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