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Develop two Talking Points, an issue or idea (for EACH article) developed from the reading that is of interest to you.

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Develop two Talking Points, an issue or idea (for EACH article) developed from the reading that is of interest to you.

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8 Strategies for Teaching Academic Language

1) Strategy 3 says that we should help students translate from academic to social language (and back). As as teacher why is it important to model this strategy for your students as well?

2) How can Venn Diagrams be implemented into lessons in your classroom?

Understanding Academic Language and its Connection to School Success

1) We know that the students' exposure to language outside of school doesn't include advanced words or phrases. In what ways can educators aide in the transition to "school talk?"

2) Explain how you may teach syntax skills in your classroom.

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Choose one favorite quote from each of the reading material.

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Choose one favorite quote from each of the reading material.

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On page 3 in the reading, "8 Strategies for Teaching Academic Language," Todd Finley states, "Academic language requires that students move away from social language."

In the reading, "Understanding Academic Language and its Connection to School Success," the writer states that, "The transition to "school talk" poses a particular challenge for English Language Learners (ELLs) since they must simultaneously develop everyday language already familiar to their monolingual peers, along with academic language skills (O'Brien and Leighton, 2015)."

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Identify two discussion questions you came away with from the readings - one for each reading.

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Identify two discussion questions you came away with from the readings - one for each reading.

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1) In the reading, "8 Strategies for Teaching Academic Language," which strategy do you think would benefit your classroom and how?

2) Based on the reading, "Understanding Academic Language and its Connection to School Success," what are some struggles that English Language Learners (ELLs) may face with academic language? In what ways can academic language help English Language Learners (ELLs)?