Capacity Building in ELLs by Learning Coach https://padlet.com/lc25/agps3rub8z24 A bit of theory and some practical tips for being a good linguistic role model en-us 2018-01-30 00:19:32 UTC 2026-02-26 21:06:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Soccerball.png TIPS lc25 https://padlet.com/lc25/agps3rub8z24/wish/225900894 Be mindful of idioms. Explain them or replace them. For example, if you have a multimedia project and the expression 'a picture is worth a thousand words' comes up, take some time to ensure students understand what we think 100o words are worth


]]> 2018-01-30 00:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lc25/agps3rub8z24/wish/225900894 TIPS lc25 https://padlet.com/lc25/agps3rub8z24/wish/225900895 Restate your message in more than one way]]> 2018-01-30 00:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lc25/agps3rub8z24/wish/225900895 Keep it in mind... lc25 https://padlet.com/lc25/agps3rub8z24/wish/225900896 The teacher must be cognizant of his own use of language around students. Be a good linguistic role model!

]]> 2018-01-30 00:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lc25/agps3rub8z24/wish/225900896 Pay attention to your words! lc25 https://padlet.com/lc25/agps3rub8z24/wish/225900897 The way you speak will have a big impact on your students.

Since every ELL will make ‘learner errors’, it is critical that you provide the best possible means for ELLs to imitate at a level close to their own.

 
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Simplify your sentence structure when speaking or providing examples. If you model scaffolded expectations, the students will follow you well.
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]]> 2018-01-30 00:27:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lc25/agps3rub8z24/wish/225901890 Foundational thoughts lc25 https://padlet.com/lc25/agps3rub8z24/wish/226030405 "Oral Language is the foundation of literacy." Set your students up for success by focusing on your own oral presentation methods.]]> 2018-01-30 12:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lc25/agps3rub8z24/wish/226030405