Standalone ENL Teacher Reflection by Teacher https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh What should the driving forces be behind our Standalone ENL curriculum and instruction? Knowing that non-negotiables include the NYS Next Generation ELA learning standards, daily reading of rich and engaging texts and writing, enduring understandings and big ideas, what do you think should be added to this list? en-us 2022-03-28 21:49:47 UTC 2022-03-29 14:29:33 UTC hello@padlet.com Acerra NewcomersTeacher https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119167493 I say that language is the driving force that helps our students build literacy and access literature, so our main goal is to build and assess their language skills.]]> 2022-03-29 11:50:45 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119167493 Acerra NewcomersTeacher https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119170591 as minimal as possible - use of visuals, paper dictionaries, modeling and sample student products to make expectations clear. 
Use for instructions? Use for journaling? Use for discussion preparation?]]> 2022-03-29 11:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119170591 Acerra NewcomersTeacher https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119173580 I like our topics and that the anchor texts are linguistically accessible. I like that they are mostly nonfiction to connect to real world application.]]> 2022-03-29 11:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119173580 Acerra NewcomersTeacher https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119184017 I want to clarify the specific vocabulary and language skills spiraled across each level, explicit strategies across courses, and more project-based learning. ]]> 2022-03-29 12:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119184017 Agree with Acerra. Need it for instructions but try not to use for simpler stuff. Afraid of it being a crutch https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119430916 2022-03-29 14:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119430916 https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119433550 Like the broadness of it - students from many cultures so hard to meet them where they’re at with a narrow curriculum. ]]> 2022-03-29 14:07:37 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119433550 https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119435166 2022-03-29 14:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119435166 https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119436035 I like that it is content based. It allows students to develop academic English which they need in their content classes. ]]> 2022-03-29 14:08:46 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119436035 https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119438882 I think my students really need to work on projects that they can invest in. Traditional academic work feels like instant death. I Try to take advantage of being in person. What can they do in class they can’t do on their own? Want Some good pre-made projects for ELLS from many countries that produce language especially speaking. ]]> 2022-03-29 14:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119438882 I encourage using peers rather then phones. Also context clues. It scares me to see how totally dependent on their phones our Ss are. https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119438887 2022-03-29 14:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119438887 Translation https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119441720 I think translation of instructions is essential. Otherwise there is a lot of confusion that has to be addressed. I’ve considered giving instructions side by side in the home and target language, but feel this is not effective in getting students to engage with English.]]> 2022-03-29 14:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119441720 Trying to minimize as well. https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119442568 I give them the translation for vocabulary but I see that they use their phones to give a written statement response as well as discussion like turn and talk, etc. They often come up with great ideas but sometimes the words they used to translate doesn’t match their idea. ]]> 2022-03-29 14:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119442568 I like that it's organized and that we have options for the anchor text. I also like that we have the option to use different supplemental materials. https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119442980 2022-03-29 14:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119442980 Translation https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119443188 where? most frequently in entering classes
when?after visuals, and scaffolding
Why?it can be used as a crutch and does not equip the students with skills to break down language]]> 2022-03-29 14:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119443188 https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119443753 Accessible reading materials 
Other accessible materials that would allow students to develop more than just their reading skills
Clearer expectations in terms of expected performance 



]]> 2022-03-29 14:12:09 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119443753 Glows https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119445343 uniformity across the classes
high level interest
rigor]]> 2022-03-29 14:12:55 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119445343 I believe if texts are accessible for our students, we should minimize the use of Google translate. Student can create their own glossary beginning of each unit using cellphone translation. Then, they can use the glossary as reference. https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119448478 2022-03-29 14:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119448478 New Curriculum Glows https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119448665 The curriculum touches on social justice topics that students can connect to their own experiences and the challenges they face. ]]> 2022-03-29 14:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119448665 Teaching about 'power & privilege' to immigrants feels quite depressing sometimes. "Against All Odds" would be a much better fitting theme in my humble opinion. https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119450095 2022-03-29 14:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119450095 I like that it's connected to current events. https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119450367 2022-03-29 14:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119450367 This curriculum has been great with my students! https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119450877 They are interested in the texts and have given their opinions about what is happening globally. I just worry that it’s yet another class that they have to learn more language for instead of supporting them in another class. Otherwise, the Ted talks and Newela articles have been great!!]]> 2022-03-29 14:15:12 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119450877 next pd https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119454936 2022-03-29 14:16:39 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119454936 https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119454948 What other teachers are doing . Learn something from every teachers lessons ]]> 2022-03-29 14:16:39 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119454948 https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119455174 Curriculum revision meeting ]]> 2022-03-29 14:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119455174 language skills and writing skills https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119455695 2022-03-29 14:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119455695 There should be a small section dedicated to grammar acquisition aka the basics and examples on how it can be subtly implemented throughout the unit. https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119455850 2022-03-29 14:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119455850 curriculum planning https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119456878 2022-03-29 14:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119456878 New Curriculum Grows https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119458873 The reading level of the texts has made it difficult for students to engage. They often resort to translating. It’s been difficult figuring out how to link texts at this lexile level with more basic language objectives. That’s something I’ve been working to improve on.]]> 2022-03-29 14:18:26 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119458873 Expectations. https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119459035 Ultimately, what do we want our students to produce? Is it writing a paragraph(s), an opinion writing, etc.? ]]> 2022-03-29 14:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119459035 brainstorm class activities that promotes group discussion (speaking and listening skills) https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119460146 2022-03-29 14:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119460146 Translation should be used when they don't understand a long text or when they want to double check their work. Ideally students would use context clues or a physical copy. https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119482501 2022-03-29 14:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119482501 curriculum planning and a demo lesson https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119484280 2022-03-29 14:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/NewcomersTeacher/61fd777zukwiz5dh/wish/2119484280