Academic Conversations 321 Chart Padlet by Susan Rutledge https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5 Post 1 discovery and 1 observation and 1 question you have on the 321 Padlet en-us 2025-03-11 15:03:48 UTC 2026-03-31 16:50:06 UTC hello@padlet.com C+A https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847749502 Talking to classmates help ELLs practice academic language and deeper their content understanding

]]> 2026-03-31 16:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847749502 Sweet Tea https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847750929 Scaffolding may need to be adjusted based on a student's progress.

]]> 2026-03-31 16:45:34 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847750929 Pete Best https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847750951 How could I adapt the three listening stages for very young children in a PreK classroom?

]]> 2026-03-31 16:45:35 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847750951 KB https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847751009 The three stages of a good listening activity include pre-listening, while-listening, and post-listening

]]> 2026-03-31 16:45:39 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847751009 KB https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847751118 Teachers should carefully organize groups so multilingual learners can benefit from working with peers who model strong language skills.

]]> 2026-03-31 16:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847751118 JAM https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847751347 Bottom-up listening refers to focusing on grammar and vocab to understand the listening track

]]> 2026-03-31 16:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847751347 Batman https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847751383 There are three stages of listening instruction: pre-listening, while-listening, and post-listening. Each stage is for a different purpose of instruction.

]]> 2026-03-31 16:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847751383 CA https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847751410 Teacher can support students by doing sentence stems, vocabulary banks, and clear expectations.

]]> 2026-03-31 16:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847751410 Pete Best https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847751470 A critical step in supporting ML engagement in academic conversations is developing peer learning activities that will encourage their participation.

]]> 2026-03-31 16:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847751470 My Back Hurts :( https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847751486 Peer learning activities support MLs in developing stronger social emotional skills, academic identity, agency, and voice

]]> 2026-03-31 16:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847751486 Sweet Tea https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752157 Using their home language can help them learn English.

]]> 2026-03-31 16:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752157 RG https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752161 How can teachers support MLs who are still reluctant to speak even when scaffolds are provided?

]]> 2026-03-31 16:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752161 Pete Best https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752224 Students feel more comfortable sharing their ideas in a small group setting.

]]> 2026-03-31 16:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752224 C+A https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752236

  • When teaching a student through having them listen, their instruction should be repeated 2-3 times 

    • ]]>     2026-03-31 16:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752236     RG https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752408 Effective listening instrucion isn't just play audio and answer questions but it require intentional structure using pre-, while- and post-listening stages to actually build skills and not just test comprehension.

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:46:34 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752408     Batman https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752454 The use of a transcript after listening is an interesting idea for better comprehension and to highlight the difference between spoken and written forms of a language, although some educators do not recommend it.

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:46:37 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752454     AEK https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752469 Speaking and listening are the foundation for all language learning.

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:46:38 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752469     CA https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752503 One idea for reducing anxiety and encouraging students to experiment with language might include allowing students to read, practice, and discuss their responses in partners and small groups before sharing out to the entire group. 

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:46:40 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752503     Sweet Tea https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752796 How can I ensure other students do not feel that scaffolds for another student is unfair?

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752796     My Back Hurts :( https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752873 Having students reflect on partner activities with a graphic organizer can help them understand expectations

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752873     KB https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752896 How can teachers differentiate instruction for ELLs that may struggle with speaking and listening while others may struglle with reading and writing

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:46:58 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752896     AEK https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752910 Most teachers find that partner or small group peer learning activities provide effective opportunities for MLs’ oral language development because each student is provided more time to talk and share their ideas than in a large group setting.

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752910     CA https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752973 How can teachers help shy students feel more comfortable in group discussion?

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847752973     M+J https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753014 To foster the engagement of students, teachers come up with types of questions and prompts.

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753014     C+A https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753037 What're some effective ways to support quieter/shy students in participating in discussion

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753037     Batman https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753084 In real classroom settings, how can teachers effectively assess whether each stage (pre-, while-, and post-listening) is actually improving students’ listening skills rather than just helping them complete the task?

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753084     JAM https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753217 It's recommended to focus on providing feedback on errors related to making sense of the academic content rather than focusing on correcting errors of language production


    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753217     MRM https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753223 Lessons should include content objective (whats students learn) and language objectives (how students use language).

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753223     JKC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753309 To help MLs come to class ready for discussion, you could give them time to write down some ideas on a post it note that they bring to class to use.

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753309     MMS https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753334 How can teachers best support shy ELL students in participating in speaking activities without increasing anxiety?

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753334     A Fine Doorhandle https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753398 Should we ask students if our method of teaching lessons is engaging, and if not how should we figure it out to ensure engaging learning for students?

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753398     My Back Hurts :( https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753515 How can the teacher prepare young non-ELLs to be kind and slower when working with struggling ELL students?

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753515     A Fine Doorhandle https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753530 Asking students to reshape, choose, or do something with ideas is more likely to foster greater discussion and debate among students.

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753530     AEK https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753596 If only one ELL student is having trouble, should you pair them with another ELL student or an English speaking one to help them out?

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753596     M+J https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753660 Students need the opportunity to practice their oral language responses.

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753660     A Fine Doorhandle https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753928 Authentic talk during discussion is important. Allowing students to freely speak helps ELL students develop oral language better than with a prewritten response.

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847753928     MRM https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847754017 ELL students may understand more than they can express verbally, especially in early stages of language development.

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847754017     RG https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847754110 the idea of "grading listening tasks" stood out because it mirrors scaffolding strategies from the textbook. Such as students build confidence first then move into more complex thinking rather than being overwhelmed immediately.

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847754110     JKC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847754382 Writing down notes individually and then sharing their notes with a partner allow practice in a lower anxiety producing context.

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847754382     JAM https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847754623 Students who are a less skilled reader, do they also struggle with the nonverbal communications or are those two separates?

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847754623     M+J https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847755125 How can we as educators support ELL's oral language development in the classroom for students are at different proficiency levels?

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847755125     MRM https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847755313 How can structured peer interaction help ML's learn to improve both their understanding of content and their academic language skills?

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:49:20 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847755313     JKC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847755391 How can teachers encourage all students, especially quitier ones, to activately participate in academic conversations?

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847755391     MMS https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847756445 Using nonverbal communication is a way to get students to participate in group discussions

    ]]>     2026-03-31 16:50:25 UTC https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847756445     MMS https://padlet.com/woyaoni/b9yvxajuj0p9fwk5/wish/3847756896 -       Soto (2021) estimated that MLs appeared to be spending approximately 5 percent to 10 percent of their school day engaged in academic speaking

     

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