Have you been sifting through your resources from this past year, looking for ones to save? Here’s one to add to your “keep” file! Dr. Mooney shares an infographic that summarizes important information to remember about morphology.
You asked for infographics to further explain concepts related to English Learners. So, Dr. Mooney is bringing them in response to a recent reader survey. Here’s one of the first infographics to recap the concept of Phonology from the recent Lingui...
When you speak or write, you are doing so much more than you think you are. ELs must interpret not only the words and syntax, but also the intended meaning. It’s no wonder they often feel lost when they listen to native English speakers!
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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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...
