https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t en-us 2017-11-14 11:43:33 UTC 2017-11-15 10:57:19 UTC hello@padlet.com owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207117811 Children learn to talk before they learn who to read and write an L2]]> 2017-11-15 10:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207117811 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207118240 Students need plenty of opportunities to practice their oral language skills]]> 2017-11-15 10:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207118240 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207118367 Many ELLs are newcomers to Canada but most are actually Canadian-born]]> 2017-11-15 10:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207118367 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207118611 Students learning an L2 before adolescence can learn the language within 1-2 year; after adolescence it may take five or more years]]> 2017-11-15 10:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207118611 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207118756 Educators should be comfortable with the definitions of first, second, and additional languages]]> 2017-11-15 10:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207118756 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207120117 Have students interview the teacher and one another about the languages they speak - this is an opportunity for oral language practice]]> 2017-11-15 10:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207120117 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207120395 Create a class chart to record all languages spoken - this can become an audit for the linguistic diversity in the class]]> 2017-11-15 10:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207120395 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207120598 Use lots of models, sentence starters, gestures, facial expressions, and mime]]> 2017-11-15 10:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207120598 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207120873 Use models, toys, pictures, charts, flashcards, vocabulary lists, posters, banners, demonstrations, and hands-on activities]]> 2017-11-15 10:41:56 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207120873 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207121051 Review pronunciation and keywords ahead of time and provide time to practice]]> 2017-11-15 10:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207121051 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207121152 Use co-operative learning groups with specific roles; keep groups very small to allow maximum opportunity for speech for all students and mix group members' language abilities]]> 2017-11-15 10:42:46 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207121152 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207121436 Students first learning a language will negotiate meaning - this means a learner will speak, ask questions, rethink, and self-correct if there are any learner errors]]> 2017-11-15 10:43:38 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207121436 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207122636 Educators need to allow for L1 to be in the classroom]]> 2017-11-15 10:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207122636 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207122667 The silent period is extremely important - students are still absorbing receptive language]]> 2017-11-15 10:47:58 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207122667 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207123095 Make the learning relatable - use prior knowledge to help students associate new vocabulary to knowledge they already have]]> 2017-11-15 10:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207123095 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207123386 Always MODEL - model your own use of language, in terms of word choice, sentence structure, pronunciation, etc. ]]> 2017-11-15 10:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207123386 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207123655 How do I assess my students appropriately?]]> 2017-11-15 10:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207123655 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207123987 What is the linguistic diversity in my class and how can I accommodate where necessary?]]> 2017-11-15 10:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207123987 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207124019 At which language acquisition levels are my students at? Which students are at the earlier stages and which students are more proficient?]]> 2017-11-15 10:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207124019 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207124187 Do my students know how to work in groups?]]> 2017-11-15 10:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207124187 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207124290 Which sentence starters will be of most value to my students?]]> 2017-11-15 10:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207124290 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207124368 What are my students' backgrounds so that I can make relatable lessons?]]> 2017-11-15 10:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207124368 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207124575 How do we ensure cultural sensitivity when we discuss "real word" problems in the class?]]> 2017-11-15 10:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207124575 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207124594 How do we teach group work skills when students have limited vocabulary?]]> 2017-11-15 10:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207124594 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207124735 Does the silent period conflict with group work? What are some ways we can include students in the silent period to actively participate in group discussions?]]> 2017-11-15 10:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207124735 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207124866 What are some positive ways that we can continue to encourage students during the silent period?]]> 2017-11-15 10:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207124866 owczarek_caroline https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207125005 What type of feedback should I provide my students to ensure I am modelling the correct use of the language?]]> 2017-11-15 10:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/owczarek_caroline/149v5kut88t/wish/207125005