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When introducing new vocabulary, try to learn the word in the student's native language. Teach them the meaning of that word using pictures or gestures. Then, have the student say the English word.

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When creating assessments or making assignments, translate the document into the student's native language. Have student write their answers on the English version.

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Use scaffolding by creating sentence frames to elicit the response you are wanting. As the student gains more language acquisition, lessen the number of words to get to the response.

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Use visuals as much as possible when working with ELL students, especially when introducing new vocabulary.

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Incorporate pairs or group work where ELL's are more relaxed. If possible, make sure one student who speaks English fluently but who also speaks the native language be in the group.

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Slow down rate of speech and enunciate words clearly. Try not to drop important sounds at the end of words

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Allow students to collaborate with each other and to summarize the learning with each other to build language and comprehension for ELLs

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Use charts to organize information when teaching or just to help with basic communication in the classroom (ie using the restroom, needing a pencil, needing water, etc.)

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Build on student's background knowledge when possible.

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Get to know your students, make them feel welcome and comfortable - get to know their strengths and weaknesses. This is the MOST important thing you can do before the instruction takes place.

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Allow the use of AI to help ELL's organize their thoughts, get ideas, and check their writing. Use it as a tool.

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Use gestures,  exaggerated gestures, physical response to help students make meaning of new vocabulary                                                                                                      

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Use gestures,  exaggerated gestures, physical response to help students make meaning of new vocabulary                                                                                                      

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Use labels all around the room so ELL students can learn basic vocabulary - use word walls and posters/anchor charts, etc.

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Use labels all around the room so ELL students can learn basic vocabulary - use word walls and posters/anchor charts, etc.

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Teacher Classroom

Below are a collection of timekeepers and randomizers for easy access. These tools help keep students engaged during instruction.

The visual timer by Clearleft is a simple, ad free tool that displays the
amount of time left in red, but without an exact number at that time
to prevent student distraction or anxiety. You can set the timer for
any amount of minutes.

The Online Stopwatch offers users the choice between a stopwatch or a countdown timer. With the countdown timer, just enter the time required and watch the minutes and seconds tick away.

If you are looking for a variety of eye-catching, visually appealing timers, the Online-Stopwatch site is for you. There are many categories of timers (space, sports, animals, party, etc.) and randomizers available such as race timers, group generators, and random number generators.

Wheel of Names allows you to enter as many names as you would like onto a spinner. Once entered, you can spin the wheel and reveal your winner, and decide to remove their name or keep them in the wheel for another turn.

Picker Wheel offers many great picking options for your use. You can use it as a regular spinner wheel or utilize the Team Picker feature to randomly assign teams. There are many features to be explored.

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Supporting Emergent Bilingual Students in Texas

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24-25 Writing Collection Cover Page and Verification Checklist