https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc As a way to establish community and share with the class, provide at least ONE challenge that you are experiencing with your English learners (ELs) now. What do you want to know to better serve your emergent bilinguals? Be prepared to discuss it further in class with the group. en-us 2015-08-03 20:22:10 UTC 2025-11-12 08:48:00 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281286520 What do you do to help ELs understand complicated texts such as ones written in the 1600s? - Jay Garcia]]> 2022-09-03 02:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281286520 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281286540 Javier Sachez

]]> 2022-09-03 02:09:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281286540 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281286791 I am concerned with giving assessments to an EL student of mine that is in English. I couldn't give them a test today because they couldn't read it. I am going to let them retake it after I have the test translated to spanish]]> 2022-09-03 02:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281286791 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281286806 Considering that I was an EL student myself, would it be helpful to give them the notes in their native language? Or would that keep them away from having the passion to learn the English language?]]> 2022-09-03 02:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281286806 tcampos27 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281286930 I have students who get hung up on spelling everything correctly. I really want them to focus on my content but they can't move on beyond spelling.
Tricia]]> 2022-09-03 02:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281286930 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281286933 Ally landeros]]> 2022-09-03 02:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281286933 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281286950 How can I help students use their oral language skills to improve at writing? Many of my students have higher speaking/listening scores than writing.]]> 2022-09-03 02:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281286950 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281286973 I speak Spanish, therefore I translate everything for my EL's. I am not sure if this will give students a way out from not trying to focus when I am explaining to the class in English.]]> 2022-09-03 02:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281286973 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281286989 2022-09-03 02:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281286989 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281287023 2022-09-03 02:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281287023 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281287026 I let my students substitute Spanish words if they don't know the English word. It helps me learn and it saves them some frustration. I have asked and heard that this is OK. When should I push them to not do that anymore? One girl is improving daily but to some students it is a crutch. ]]> 2022-09-03 02:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281287026 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281287092 One concern I have with my ELs is having them learn how to use digital tools to be able to access our curriculum. There are many tools on the internet (Google Docs, Google Translate, etc.) that EL students should learn. ]]> 2022-09-03 02:10:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281287092 aanguianoreyna1 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281287197 2022-09-03 02:10:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281287197 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281287211 2022-09-03 02:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281287211 pnorris13 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281287213 One challenge I'm experiencing with my EL's is many of my EL students do not have updated ELPAC scores, or if they do have them the data has not been synthesized into an updated designation. So I don't know how to best accommodate unless I spend the time for each student to personally explore their assessment records and try to understand their designation. My best guess is 99% of my EL's are designated as level 3, so what I'd like to know is how to support level 3 students while still challenging their growth. Specifically with choosing a script for a performance, how can I better understand where to start them at? Is it all just trial and error? Feels negligent. ]]> 2022-09-03 02:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281287213 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281287222 2022-09-03 02:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281287222 astewart716 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281287249 To be honest, my concern is forgetting they exist. I get so busy teaching the class or getting behaviors under control that I forget whether or not my EL's understood everything. Most of them are higher levels like bridging or expanding, but I have one who is emerging and doesn't speak a lick of English. She does not have a para either.]]> 2022-09-03 02:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281287249 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281287862 I want to make sure that ELs feel included in the class, not separated or different from the group. I feel as though some feel embarrassed to ask for help. I make sure to check on everyone, not just them to kind of make sure they don't feel too singled out.
- Toni Cantu]]> 2022-09-03 02:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281287862 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281287910 I would like to know what the best balance is between helping the EL learn English or help them learn the content in my class. I feel like I must help them learn English first before I can teach them material from my content area. ]]> 2022-09-03 02:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281287910 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281287919 I have a new EL recently joining my class and there is no para to help her out. This student is already about a month behind and also there is no one in the classroom that speaks the same language. How do I catch up with this student? Is it okay to let this student just catch up from where this joined in? 
Also, tests and quizzes! do I create separate quizzes and tests for them to match their level of learning? I want to help them as much as possible but at the same time, I do not want to lower the learning expectation. ]]> 2022-09-03 02:12:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281287919 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281288035 I'm worried about possible mis-translations from Google Translate. I don't speak Spanish so I wouldn't be able to notice them and I don't want my kids getting the wrong information.]]> 2022-09-03 02:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281288035 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281288246 I teach Spanish and some of the native speakers are having trouble with using their speaking skills for their writing and reading. Some feel as though they cannot read or write in Spanish even though they speak it well. ]]> 2022-09-03 02:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281288246 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281288753 I teach an ELD class and all my students are Spanish speakers so I am able to check for understanding by having them translate to me. I am having trouble to quickly check for understanding for one of my students that doesn't not speak Spanish. What are other ways  or strategies that I can use to check for understanding for this particular student during my lessons? ]]> 2022-09-03 02:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281288753 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281289610 Something I am considering is how to get my class notes translated. I post the class notes every day at the end on the class website, but I would like to have the option for other languages. I think having my note be translated to Spanish would go a long way because all of my EL students are Spanish speakers. The biggest hang up tech wise is that all my notes are handwritten, so I’m not sure if there is a tech option to easily translated them. I also realize now how important it was to pay attention in my Spanish classes instead of hitting the purge button on my brain after the final.

Another note, I need to get better at not getting tongue tied. Perhaps constructing my sentences so I don’t have a bunch of similar sounding words mashed together.]]> 2022-09-03 02:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/k1w2z1p4uvc/wish/2281289610