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Reading and writing blocks should be 2.5 hours or more.  This provides time for lots of repetition and engagement with reading and writing.

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Teachers should collaborate with other educators to support their ELL students. They should share best practices, plan lessons, and identify student needs.

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Consider teaching words with multiple meanings to avoid confusion.

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Provide MANY opportunities for practice with reading and writing. Relate reading and writing instruction to vocabulary instruction as much as possible.

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Provide frequent feedback on both correct and incorrect responses.

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Instruction should be well-designed, with appropriate pacing and reteaching if necessary.

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Provide many opportunities for practice. Review previously taught concepts. Allow students to apply and transfer their learning.

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Lessons should be authentic and the context should be meaningful. Students should have the opportunity to be actively engaged.

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Have clear learning objectives and goals for the lesson.

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Practices for effective teaching of ELLs

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Provide frequent assessments and gauge progress. Reteach if necessary.

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Teach academic vocabulary intensely over several days.

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Ways of Representing Practice of English/Other Languages

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Ways of Representing Practice of English/Other Languages

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-have students build word knowledge of English
-have students build word knowledge of Spanish, or other languages

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-Have translators on hand for those that would feel most comfortable
-prepare translating opportunities ahead of Parent Teacher Conference Day/Open House/Events

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Provide these students with assessments that allow them to show their understanding in ways that a differentiated for them.

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Provide Different Ways to Learn Vocabulary

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Provide Different Ways to Learn Vocabulary

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Slang words are usually cultural and change depending on region, country, and age. Avoid using these words when communicating, because students may not understand the cultural context.

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Provide pictures with vocabulary words to give visual representations.

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Have some of the parents who are bilingual assist in class to help with communication.

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Take time to learn a language many of your ELL students speak. Even if you only learn key phrases, this can help you empathize with your students and learn their culture.

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Duolingo is the world's most popular way to learn a language. It's 100% free, fun and science-based. Practice online on duolingo.com or on the apps!

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-scavenger hunts to promote academic growth with assistance

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A scavenger hunt is a great way to teach vocabulary terms to ELLs. They also get students up and moving and can give them some control over what terms they choose to find.

If students work with a partner or in small groups a scavenger hunt is a natural way for them to practice speaking skills as well. Students can discuss whether objects fit with the topic they are hunting for.

Alphabet Scavenger Hunt

Find objects that start with different letters of the alphabet/ have a letter sound. An alphabet scavenger hunt work great inside or outside of the classroom. It can also be a fun I Spy game when you have a few minutes and nothing planned.

Word Study Scavenger Hunt

Students can use the classroom library to go on a word study scavenger hunt. They can take an index card or sticky note and record new words that follow a word pattern that they are focusing on for the week.

Measurement Scavenger Hunt

Students search for objects that are a specified measurement. A great follow up activity is to have them measure in both inches and centimeters. Then speak and write about how the two measurements compare. Get a pre-made set of measurement sheets HERE.
Sentence Phrases
_____ is _____ inches. (The book is 8 inches)

______ is ______ inches because (The book is 8 inches because I started measuring at the zero and it ends at the 8.)

__inches is bigger than/smaller than ___centimeters

Shape Scavenger Hunt

When students are learning about 2D or 3D shapes they can find examples of shapes around them. Provide students with an organizer with the shape and its name along with space to record what they find. If you have enough technology this is a great activity to do with cameras. Split students into groups and have them photograph objects for each shape. They can then use the photographs to make flashcards to review the math terms. The students will have additional ownership since they chose which objects to take pictures of.
Sentence Phrases
______ is a _______. (The table is a square.)

_______ is a ________ because __________. (The table is a square because it has four equal sides.)

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Using Scavenger Hunts With English Language Learners - A World of Language Learners

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A scavenger hunt is a great way to teach vocabulary terms to ELLs. They also get students up and moving and can give them some control over what terms they choose to find. If students work with a partner or in small groups a scavenger hunt is a natural way for them to practice speaking skills as well.

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Provide options for communication to help barriers.

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Provide options for communication to help barriers.

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-Read Chocolate Milk Por Favor
-Have students create a 'Friend Wanted' ad
-Students gallery walk and talk over chocolate milk