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Math is its own language. Students who learn and use math academic language have an easier time than those who don't. In some ways people expect math to be "easier" than other subjects for ELL students but our work often isn't procedural. The rigor of the CCSS requires a high level of reading and language. I have to offer a lot of language supports to ELL students.

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Teaching students the appropriate academic terminology in a given subject (in my case, speech & debate) empowers students to speak knowledgeably & with confidence about the content. It is the first step in making them subject matter experts!
In order to make students subject matter experts, I need to meet them where they are in their language &, through high expectations & opportunities to practice, bring them to a level of excellence.

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Language helps us express what we are thinking in more detail, so I believe the more we have a common vocabulary, the better we are able to express our thinking to one another and expand on an idea.

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Writing  and speaking are not only ways to learn, they are also ways to show/demonstrate mastery.

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Language is key in History because there needs to be a basic understanding of certain words and concepts before students can engage in higher thinking

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Jennifer - In CrossFit language is used in writing and reading when we read and analyze articles related to nutrition and health.  We also use listening when new exercises are being demonstrated and explained.

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Jennifer - In CrossFit language is used in writing and reading when we read and analyze articles related to nutrition and health.  We also use listening when new exercises are being demonstrated and explained.

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Language can also be used to help students put the pieces of the puzzle together to better understand the topic.

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Students are impacted by language in my classroom in the sense of how well they can comprehend ideas as well as articulate them.  If I as a teacher don't communicate well, then students are unclear.  Another way language impacts student learning is that it must be something that helps create a safe space for them.
The philosophical chairs activity confirmed what I wrote before. In order to complete this activity successfully, students need to be able to both comprehend and articulate ideas. The structure of the activity also creates a safe space because of the parameters students follow; it inherently allows for respecting others' ideas even if students don't agree themselves.

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Art allows creativity that transcends language (sometime) and that is fun!

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When students use subject specific language correctly, it reinforces concepts and allows for a formative assessment as to how well they are understanding the content.

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I would hope that academic language helps the growth of a student, not stifle the learning process.

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Academic language is needed, but informal language allows students to fully express their ideas without feeling trapped or nervous to use language they aren't yet comfortable with.