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This is an awesome resource for differentiating readings.

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5 Techniques to Elevate English Learners Through Classroom Talk

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Increasing classroom talk is good for all students, but it is VITAL for English learners! Annie Rientz blogs about 5 ways to elevate ELs in the classroom.

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Rockstar Teaching Video

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ELA.SL.6.1a

Common core State Standards

ELA: English Language Arts

SL: Speaking and Listening Standards 6-\x80\x9312

6: 6th Grade

1a:
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacherled)
with diverse partners on grade 6 topics,
texts, and issues, building on others'\x80\x99 ideas and
expressing their own clearly.

a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or
studied required material; explicitly draw on
that preparation by referring to evidence on
the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on
ideas under discussion.

b. Follow rules for collegial discussions, set
specific goals and deadlines, and define
individual roles as needed.

c. Pose and respond to specific questions with
elaboration and detail by making comments
that contribute to the topic, text, or issue
under discussion.

d. Review the key ideas expressed and
demonstrate understanding of multiple
perspectives through reflection and
paraphrasing.

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Discussion and Supporting Materials

Thought starters

1. How does Ms. Groves support English Language Learners?

2. What are the benefits of using the "Talking Rocks" strategy?

3. How do students use talk moves in their discussions?

School Details

Westlake Middle School
2629 Harrison Street
Oakland CA 94612

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Academic Discussions: Analyzing Complex Texts

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Middle School ELD teacher Tamica Groves supports her English Language Learners to have academic discussions about nonfiction texts. Class begins with a review of how students can participate in academic discussions. As small groups discuss a text, they use talk moves and a "talking rocks" strategy.

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Collaboration and Co-Teaching Strategies for English Learners

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Collaboration and Co-Teaching Strategies for English Learners

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Information about collaborative teaching practices and co-teaching or team teaching for English Learners; Applications of the Common Core for English language learners, ELLs

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Collaborative Teaching/Co-Teaching (Very basic)

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Good Writing Resource: Writing FRAMES

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This is a nice template/outline if we ever create a WSESU ESOL program handbook.