https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19 "ELL Voices in the Classroom", "Canadian-Born English Language Learners" en-us 2018-11-15 13:14:31 UTC 2018-11-15 14:03:26 UTC hello@padlet.com heather_richmond900 https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304793504 According to data, most primary/junior ELL students are Canadian-born ]]> 2018-11-15 13:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304793504 heather_richmond900 https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304793668 Oral literacy is crucial. Children learn how to talk BEFORE they can learn how to read/write]]> 2018-11-15 13:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304793668 heather_richmond900 https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304793802 To create awareness of diversity within the classroom, students can interview each other about their backgrounds in order to learn more. (Beginners could be partnered with a peer who speaks the same language). This can be used to create a chart in the classroom as a visual reminder of the diversity in the classroom. 

]]> 2018-11-15 13:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304793802 heather_richmond900 https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304793888 Respect the silent period ]]> 2018-11-15 13:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304793888 heather_richmond900 https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304794026 When assigning students to groups make sure they are balanced. Change groups periodically. Also give ELL students opportunities to work with those who are proficient english speakers]]> 2018-11-15 13:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304794026 heather_richmond900 https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304794875 Keep groups small]]> 2018-11-15 14:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304794875 heather_richmond900 https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304795015 speak naturally (only slightly slower), simplify vocabulary, use hand motions and facial expressions]]> 2018-11-15 14:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304795015 heather_richmond900 https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304795166 use manipulatives, give clear instructions]]> 2018-11-15 14:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304795166 heather_richmond900 https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304795900 Check for understanding by asking them specific questions (not simply “Do you understand?” but “show me___”]]> 2018-11-15 14:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304795900 heather_richmond900 https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304796039 many ELL students who are Canadian born are raised in families where a language other than english is the primary language spoken ]]> 2018-11-15 14:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304796039 heather_richmond900 https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304796170 Academic english takes between 5 and 7 years to develop]]> 2018-11-15 14:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304796170 heather_richmond900 https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304796246 TIPS: State the message in more than one way, repeat instructions in small groups, simplify sentence structure, engage students in conversation about classroom material (rather than lecture based approach) ]]> 2018-11-15 14:03:11 UTC https://padlet.com/heather_richmond900/bi3jwpxqfv19/wish/304796246