Some ELs have a hard time making friends with their classmates. Sometimes this may be because the students don’t realize how much they have in common. Try implementing Table Talk Ideas to get your students talking and developing relationships with ...
Are you looking forward to the last few weeks of school, or are you dreading them because your students seem to check out once standardized testing is finished? Try project-based learning as a way to engage your students in meaningful learning (and ...
Teachers aren’t the only ones who can provide comprehensible input for English learners. Sometimes the best source of input comes from peers during well-designed group activities.
There are many reasons why English Learners might be hesitant to speak during whole class discussions. Teachers can consider these three ideas as they work to encourage all students to share their thoughts with others.
English learners who are hesitant to talk during large class discussions may be more willing to participate with small groups of their peers. There are many benefits to small group work, but it’s not the perfect solution. Share your thoughts in the...
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Thanks for the Phonology infographic! Very helpful info for me and my district!
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Artist’s/Writer’s Workshop
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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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...
