Language Structures by https://padlet.com/ashley_nylander/6jts6zbsospf2ycd Language structure is the organization, rules, and conventions that combine to form meaningful communication. en-us 2024-03-06 16:03:15 UTC 2024-03-17 21:40:48 UTC hello@padlet.com Phonology ashley_nylander https://padlet.com/ashley_nylander/6jts6zbsospf2ycd/wish/2908344693 Phonology is the study of sounds in language. It looks at the patterns and organization of sounds within a language.


Phonology examines the insertion and deletion of sounds. This is utilized in the classroom regularly as we work on phonological awareness with our students.



]]> 2024-03-06 16:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_nylander/6jts6zbsospf2ycd/wish/2908344693 Morphology ashley_nylander https://padlet.com/ashley_nylander/6jts6zbsospf2ycd/wish/2908345073 Morphology is the study of word structures and the rules that make up the formation of words. Morphemes are the smallest unit of a word that has meaning. An example of these would be prefixes and suffixes.


We use morphology consistently in the classroom to support phonics instruction, patterns in language, and meaning in language.



]]> 2024-03-06 16:07:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_nylander/6jts6zbsospf2ycd/wish/2908345073 Syntax ashley_nylander https://padlet.com/ashley_nylander/6jts6zbsospf2ycd/wish/2908345255 Syntax is the rules for the structure of sentences. It explores the order of words and the use of phrases.


Syntax is important in the classroom since it explores grammar and sentence patterns. These are the rules that govern our language.


Classroom Activity:

  1. Word sorts are a great way to see patterns within language and compare similarities and differences to their native language.


  1. Teaching grammar utilizing their own writing is also a way to make a personal connection to the rules of grammar.

]]> 2024-03-06 16:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_nylander/6jts6zbsospf2ycd/wish/2908345255 Semantics ashley_nylander https://padlet.com/ashley_nylander/6jts6zbsospf2ycd/wish/2908345727 Semantics is the study of meaning in language. It explores what words, phrases, and sentences convey.


It also explores the relationships between words, such as antonyms and synonyms. It is important to think of context when considering semantics. There is a difference in the classroom between conversational semantics and academic semantics.


Classroom Activities:

  1. Lexical Fields

    Lexical fields is the process of grouping words into a web based on meaning. This builds relationships and helps grow vocabulary.

  2. Have students be language detectives. Have them break words down to determine their meaning using roots, affixes, and part meanings.

]]> 2024-03-06 16:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_nylander/6jts6zbsospf2ycd/wish/2908345727 Pragmatics ashley_nylander https://padlet.com/ashley_nylander/6jts6zbsospf2ycd/wish/2908346129 Pragmatics is how context influences the interpretation of language. It is how language is used in real world situations and social context.


Pragmatics seeks to determine the principles and strategies to effective communication. It explores conversational implications and how best to communicate.

]]> 2024-03-06 16:07:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_nylander/6jts6zbsospf2ycd/wish/2908346129 Classroom Activities ashley_nylander https://padlet.com/ashley_nylander/6jts6zbsospf2ycd/wish/2908520322

  • Provide additional work with English phonemes that are not in their native language.

  • Focus on the differences between languages instead of what naturally transfers.

  • Use cognate words in the native language as synonyms when teaching vocabulary.

  • Identify and clarify difficult words and passages. You could have students underline words that they are unclear on and then address those words.

  • Provide extra practice in reading words, sentences, and stories. Take into consideration the reading level and find appropriate texts to practice with.

  • Incorporate more discussions instead of text based. This gives students a chance to discuss the text or assignment before writing. This can be beneficial to all students.

  • Working in small groups or pairs also supports our ELLs.

  • Teachers model how to respond to questions and answers.

  • Have sentence starters visible.

    • ]]>     2024-03-06 18:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_nylander/6jts6zbsospf2ycd/wish/2908520322     At-Home Activity ashley_nylander https://padlet.com/ashley_nylander/6jts6zbsospf2ycd/wish/2908521756 Understood.org has wonderful resources for parents and families. This link leads to information on language terms. These are terms often used in language instruction and it can be very helpful to be familiar with them. There are also resources through this website for parent teacher conferences and many other things.


    Another at home activity is drawing. Use drawing as a way for students to express their ideas and then translate it into written language. This encourages creativity with the use of language structures. This is only one idea from a great website. Here is the link.


    https://blog.esl-languages.com/blog/learn-languages/activities-with-kids-at-home/


    ]]>     2024-03-06 18:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_nylander/6jts6zbsospf2ycd/wish/2908521756     Professional Development Resources ashley_nylander https://padlet.com/ashley_nylander/6jts6zbsospf2ycd/wish/2922079608 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/professional-development-tips-for-supporting-english-learners/2023/02


    https://tesoltrainers.com/k12-professional-development/working-with-english-learners-professional-development


    https://bridge.edu/tefl/expertseries/


    https://www.colorincolorado.org/blog/common-core-and-ells-planning-professional-development-colleagues-part-1





    ]]>     2024-03-17 19:16:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_nylander/6jts6zbsospf2ycd/wish/2922079608     Why is language structure important? ashley_nylander https://padlet.com/ashley_nylander/6jts6zbsospf2ycd/wish/2922087273 Teaching language structure helps our ELLs by looking for patterns in language. It allows our ELLs to find similarities with their native language. When a student can use their native language as a background, they tend to acquire the new language a bit easier.

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