Remake of Julia's ELL Classroom Toolkit & Explanation by Taylor Musso

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 16:48:37 UTC

I selected these resources because they explain the proficiency level descriptors use in rating TELPAS samples, as well as provide guidance on the language objectives and activities needed to promote language development in all domains.

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 16:48:37 UTC

Student Oral Language Observation Matrix (SOLOM)

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 16:51:13 UTC

This matrix is important because it shows what SOLOM is. It is a good way to scale where ELLs are at with their oral language skills.

Immersion Video

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 16:53:39 UTC

This video shows ELLs struggling first hand. It was really cool so see this in a real classroom with real students with real struggles.

Reading and Writing Development PPT

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 16:56:35 UTC

This presentation had a lot of good information from chapter 14. Reading and writing are some of the most important skills children learn in schools, so I wanted to include all of the strategies from the PPT.

Literacy Learning Article

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 16:58:42 UTC

This article discusses the impact of shared reading on ELLs. The article has a shy ELL student who made improvement. It is a great success story.

Academic Language Tooklit

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 17:04:13 UTC

This toolkit is very informational. It deals with many language topics of importance such as academic vocabulary, comparing and contrasting, inferring, and much more.

Student Friendly ELPS

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 17:05:35 UTC

Having student friendly ELPS is important. It is just like having student objectives for English speakers. Having the goals in simpler terms laid out by number and letter in very useful.

Translanguaging

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 17:09:19 UTC

This video goes in depth to what translaguaging is. I would like to teach my students this topic in the future so they can use it knowingly.

Content and Language Objectives

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 17:11:11 UTC

This document is extra important because it shows how to relate the content and the language objectives. This also can relate to how the student friendly ELPS work.

Science Talk Video

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 17:22:39 UTC

This video was helpful because it showed real classroom experiences with teaching science to ELLs. It shows scaffolding and ELL instruction.

Math Brief

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 17:24:16 UTC

This article is important because it shows how to support ELLs in mathematics. I am going to be a math teacher, so I really appreciated this resource.

Bilingual Glossaries

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 17:29:48 UTC

This is a great tool for teaching math to ELLs. It can help support teachers instruction for these students.

Literacy Strategies for Science

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 17:34:23 UTC

These science strategies are important to remember. This can also apply to other subjects as well.

Difficulties for ELLs in Social Studies

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 17:37:45 UTC

This is really important going into social studies instruction. Looking for areas that students can and most likely will struggle with is great for preventing the struggles.

Social Studies Scaffolding and Integrated Teaching

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 17:43:43 UTC

This video has real life examples of integrated teaching and scaffolding. The teacher shows good techniques for this in a classroom setting.

Summative VS Formative

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 17:52:35 UTC

It is extremely important to know the difference of these as a teacher. Using them properly and with correct timing is very important for the success of your students.

Assessment Basics

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 17:54:08 UTC

Knowing the different between evaluations, testing, and assessments is crucial as a teacher. Giving the correct assessments for the type of results you want is important in the classroom.

Types of Rubrics: Checklist

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 18:00:03 UTC

Knowing the different rubrics and how best to incorporate them into formative assessments is a great skill/tool for teachers.

Types of Rubrics: Rating Scales

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 18:00:33 UTC

Knowing the different rubrics and how best to incorporate them into formative assessments is a great skill/tool for teachers.

Types of Rubrics: Analytic

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 18:00:52 UTC

Knowing the different rubrics and how best to incorporate them into formative assessments is a great skill/tool for teachers.

Types of Rubrics: Holistic

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 18:01:11 UTC

Knowing the different rubrics and how best to incorporate them into formative assessments is a great skill/tool for teachers.

Language Difference VS Disability

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 18:07:38 UTC

Knowing the difference between learning differences and disabilities is important so teachers know how best to support these students. Giving the wrong type of support could backfire.

Accommodation Resources

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 18:11:48 UTC

Accommodations are a way to support students with disabilities or learning differences. This resource goes into accessibility features and designated supports for teachers to learn more about it.

TABS

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 18:13:25 UTC

TABS are the certain categories/requirements that GT students can have. Knowing these categories and looking for them in students is good for teachers to place those kids in the GT programs.

Differentiated Instruction (what does this mean for GT)

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 18:17:16 UTC

Differentiated instruction can help the students who are behind only from their struggles with language. If the student shows the TAB qualities, but struggles with the technicalities, this differentiated instruction can help those kids in those areas.

Educational Technology Toolkit

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 18:18:51 UTC

This whole toolkit provides great information for teachers regarding technology in the classroom. It gives advice and different types of technology techniques to use.

Digital Stories

taylor1208 — 2024-04-29 18:21:25 UTC

Digital storytelling is a great tool for building communication skills and learning. This article highlights those tools and how they can be incorporated in classrooms.