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Something I am considering is how to get my class notes translated. I post the class notes every day at the end on the class website, but I would like to have the option for other languages. I think having my note be translated to Spanish would go a long way because all of my EL students are Spanish speakers. The biggest hang up tech wise is that all my notes are handwritten, so I’m not sure if there is a tech option to easily translated them. I also realize now how important it was to pay attention in my Spanish classes instead of hitting the purge button on my brain after the final.

Another note, I need to get better at not getting tongue tied. Perhaps constructing my sentences so I don’t have a bunch of similar sounding words mashed together.

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I teach an ELD class and all my students are Spanish speakers so I am able to check for understanding by having them translate to me. I am having trouble to quickly check for understanding for one of my students that doesn't not speak Spanish. What are other ways  or strategies that I can use to check for understanding for this particular student during my lessons?

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I teach Spanish and some of the native speakers are having trouble with using their speaking skills for their writing and reading. Some feel as though they cannot read or write in Spanish even though they speak it well.

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I'm worried about possible mis-translations from Google Translate. I don't speak Spanish so I wouldn't be able to notice them and I don't want my kids getting the wrong information.

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I have a new EL recently joining my class and there is no para to help her out. This student is already about a month behind and also there is no one in the classroom that speaks the same language. How do I catch up with this student? Is it okay to let this student just catch up from where this joined in?
Also, tests and quizzes! do I create separate quizzes and tests for them to match their level of learning? I want to help them as much as possible but at the same time, I do not want to lower the learning expectation.

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I would like to know what the best balance is between helping the EL learn English or help them learn the content in my class. I feel like I must help them learn English first before I can teach them material from my content area.

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I want to make sure that ELs feel included in the class, not separated or different from the group. I feel as though some feel embarrassed to ask for help. I make sure to check on everyone, not just them to kind of make sure they don't feel too singled out.
- Toni Cantu

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To be honest, my concern is forgetting they exist. I get so busy teaching the class or getting behaviors under control that I forget whether or not my EL's understood everything. Most of them are higher levels like bridging or expanding, but I have one who is emerging and doesn't speak a lick of English. She does not have a para either.

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Ana Martinez- How to encourage them to TRY speaking English without being embarrased.

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Ana Martinez- How to encourage them to TRY speaking English without being embarrased.

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One challenge I'm experiencing with my EL's is many of my EL students do not have updated ELPAC scores, or if they do have them the data has not been synthesized into an updated designation. So I don't know how to best accommodate unless I spend the time for each student to personally explore their assessment records and try to understand their designation. My best guess is 99% of my EL's are designated as level 3, so what I'd like to know is how to support level 3 students while still challenging their growth. Specifically with choosing a script for a performance, how can I better understand where to start them at? Is it all just trial and error? Feels negligent.

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How can i get them to participate even with their class mates?-Gaby Juarez

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How can i get them to participate even with their class mates?-Gaby Juarez

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I want to learn more strategies that can help me to provide more opportunities for interaction. Araceli

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I want to learn more strategies that can help me to provide more opportunities for interaction. Araceli

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One concern I have with my ELs is having them learn how to use digital tools to be able to access our curriculum. There are many tools on the internet (Google Docs, Google Translate, etc.) that EL students should learn.

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how to make sure they are getting the correct information. For example, understanding what tasks im asking them to do. - Toni Adams  

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how to make sure they are getting the correct information. For example, understanding what tasks im asking them to do. - Toni Adams  

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I let my students substitute Spanish words if they don't know the English word. It helps me learn and it saves them some frustration. I have asked and heard that this is OK. When should I push them to not do that anymore? One girl is improving daily but to some students it is a crutch.

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How to help ELs who don't speak any English and don't have a translator while in your classroom. - Annie Dietrich

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How to help ELs who don't speak any English and don't have a translator while in your classroom. - Annie Dietrich

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I speak Spanish, therefore I translate everything for my EL's. I am not sure if this will give students a way out from not trying to focus when I am explaining to the class in English.

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How can I help students use their oral language skills to improve at writing? Many of my students have higher speaking/listening scores than writing.

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I have students who get hung up on spelling everything correctly. I really want them to focus on my content but they can't move on beyond spelling.
Tricia

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How to communicate with them in class. What is the best mode. Should I be carrying my phone around with Google translate etc. 

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How to communicate with them in class. What is the best mode. Should I be carrying my phone around with Google translate etc. 

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Ally landeros

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Considering that I was an EL student myself, would it be helpful to give them the notes in their native language? Or would that keep them away from having the passion to learn the English language?

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I am concerned with giving assessments to an EL student of mine that is in English. I couldn't give them a test today because they couldn't read it. I am going to let them retake it after I have the test translated to spanish

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how to make education more efficient for them?  not them just staring at a blank space. 

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how to make education more efficient for them?  not them just staring at a blank space. 

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Javier Sachez

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What do you do to help ELs understand complicated texts such as ones written in the 1600s? - Jay Garcia