1.8 Meenu Sivakumar ELL Resources by meenu sivakumar https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3 Here are my resources to a few of the questions I have about supporting English Language Learners. en-us 2020-07-11 19:34:10 UTC 2025-04-04 16:05:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f499.png Question 1 meenu0312 https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652389498 How can I provide ELL students with an inclusive and safe environment for the learning in the classroom? How can I ensure the students peers are apart of the learning?]]> 2020-07-11 19:39:34 UTC https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652389498 Question 2 meenu0312 https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652389777 What are some strategies or resources I can consider when supporting ELL students?]]> 2020-07-11 19:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652389777 Google Translate App meenu0312 https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652391368 Google Translate app has text and voice options to assist students who may be a Stage 1 ELL. ]]> 2020-07-11 19:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652391368 BrainPOP ELL meenu0312 https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652392786 Allows students to listen in on lessons, stories and grammar concepts. Krashen's theories states that listening and visuals can help ELL students understand meaning and eventually start speaking as well. ]]> 2020-07-11 19:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652392786 Supporting English Language Learners meenu0312 https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652394404 Pages 18-21 gives us details about how to support ELL students from different aspects such as  the school, teacher, students and parents.

]]> 2020-07-11 19:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652394404 Youtube meenu0312 https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652394885 One of the easiest ways to show students visuals when teacher a certain topic. It will eventually allow ELL students to connect their vocabulary to the picture they have seen. ]]> 2020-07-11 19:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652394885 Read&Write Software meenu0312 https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652395910 This software or app reads out texts for students. This could be helpful for ESL students for quizzes or even to read and pronounce words in a picture book. ]]> 2020-07-11 20:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652395910 Ways to support ELL's in the classroom meenu0312 https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652397151 This source gives teachers a starting point on how to support ELL students and how we can educate ourselves about these students. ]]> 2020-07-11 20:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652397151 Peers Interaction meenu0312 https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652397692 When ELL students interact with their peers in the mainstream classroom, they have the opportunity to build their vocabulary and carry on conversations with their peers. ]]> 2020-07-11 20:09:10 UTC https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652397692 Safe Environment for ELL's meenu0312 https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652398185 ELL students should be give multiple opportunities to express themselves in the classroom. Allow them to work with other students who speak the same language so they can also express their ideas during discussions. They need to feel confident in order to share their thoughts in the classroom. ]]> 2020-07-11 20:11:12 UTC https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652398185 Vocabulary Sheet meenu0312 https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652399863 Giving ELL students vocabulary sheets at the beginning of lessons or units. An example of a template I created for science with the word, definition, examples and place for them to draw a picture. ]]> 2020-07-11 20:18:21 UTC https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652399863 Connecting with the Family meenu0312 https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652400514 Connecting with the family and making sure the learning happens at hope is another way to support the students. There should be a routine in place to assist the student at home and school. 

Also teachers need to make sure that parents are aware of the progress happening and communicate often.]]> 2020-07-11 20:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652400514 Policies and Procedure meenu0312 https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652401412 2020-07-11 20:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652401412 Equity and Inclusivity meenu0312 https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652401939 2020-07-11 20:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652401939 Understanding the Students Culture meenu0312 https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652402506 As educators we need to make sure we consider the cultures of all students, especially ELL's who have trouble adjusting to the new environment. A simple way to share about ones culture is to have a show and tell or food day where students bring in recipes and snacks to try.

You can even include the usage of some languages where the class can identity and learn new languages. ]]> 2020-07-11 20:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652402506 ESL OR ELD ? meenu0312 https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652403859 The school and teachers need to make sure students are placed in the right programs with necessary plans in place for support. ]]> 2020-07-11 20:34:01 UTC https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652403859 Peer-Assisted Learning and Cooperative Learning meenu0312 https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652405222 Providing students with opportunities to work with peers in the classroom will build their vocabulary and gives the teacher a chance to see how well they are interacting with their peers.]]> 2020-07-11 20:39:42 UTC https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652405222 Duolingo App meenu0312 https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652405935 2020-07-11 20:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652405935 Supporting ELL's in the Classroom meenu0312 https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652406631 One of the topics this source points out is about modifying speech for ELL student. ELL students at times need us to speak slowly, repeat words and to use simple and short text. For example using words like show me, tell me, how can I help.]]> 2020-07-11 20:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652406631 Questions 3 meenu0312 https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652442315 How can we document the learning of our ELL students? In other words what are some ways we can assess students in the classroom?]]> 2020-07-11 23:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652442315 Different Ways to Assess meenu0312 https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652442634 - Using their collaborative discussion with their peers 
- Observing if they are able to identify content through visuals or by picking up certain words
- Modified tests or quizzes that may use visuals 
- Frequently observing and writing down notes to see if the student has improved or is using the feedback given ]]> 2020-07-11 23:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652442634 Using Informal Assessments meenu0312 https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652443336 2020-07-11 23:11:34 UTC https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652443336 STEPS meenu0312 https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652444018 Using the Steps to English Proficiency to assess and monitor ELL students. ]]> 2020-07-11 23:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/meenu0312/ah1x402rb8n42fp3/wish/652444018