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      <title>4th Grade Designated ELD Class Activities: Exchanging Information and Ideas with others by Juanita Esquivez</title>
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      <description>45-minute engaging activities to develop oral language and communication skills for English Language Learners</description>
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      <pubDate>2025-05-30 17:43:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Show and Tell Expert Groups</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Students bring or choose an object of interest and form expert groups of 3-4. Each student presents their object to their small group, describing its features, uses, and importance. Group members ask questions to gather more information. After initial presentations, students rotate to new groups to share what they learned about their groupmates' objects. This activity builds vocabulary, questioning skills, and confidence in speaking.<br><br>Time breakdown:<br>- 5 mins: Instructions and group formation<br>- 15 mins: Initial group presentations<br>- 20 mins: Rotation and sharing in new groups<br>- 5 mins: Class reflection]]></description>
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         <title>Interview and Report</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Students work in pairs to interview each other about their weekend activities or favorite hobbies. They practice using question words (who, what, when, where, why, how) and take notes during the interview. Afterward, each student presents their partner's information to another pair, creating a small group sharing session. This activity develops questioning skills, active listening, and reporting abilities.<br><br>Time breakdown:<br>- 5 mins: Explain activity and provide question prompts<br>- 15 mins: Partner interviews<br>- 20 mins: Small group sharing<br>- 5 mins: Whole class highlights]]></description>
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         <title>Picture Story Chain</title>
         <author>jesquivez</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[Students sit in circles of 6-8. Each student receives a picture card showing a simple scene. They take turns building a connected story, with each student adding a sentence that connects their picture to the previous student's contribution. This encourages creative thinking, sequential storytelling, and listening comprehension.<br><br>Time breakdown:<br>- 5 mins: Setup and instructions<br>- 10 mins: First round of storytelling<br>- 15 mins: Second round with new picture cards<br>- 15 mins: Groups share best stories with class]]></description>
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         <title>Information Gap Activity: Mystery Location</title>
         <author>jesquivez</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/jesquivez/k3gni3v7xg8lznfe/wish/3474116040</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Students work in pairs with different sets of information about a location (park, zoo, museum). Student A has certain details while Student B has others. Through asking questions and exchanging information, they must complete their missing information. This activity practices question formation, giving descriptions, and information exchange.<br><br>Time breakdown:<br>- 5 mins: Instructions and material distribution<br>- 25 mins: Pair work<br>- 15 mins: Class discussion and verification]]></description>
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         <title>Topic Expert Carousel</title>
         <author>jesquivez</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[Students become 'experts' on a simple topic (animals, sports, foods, etc.). They create a quick poster or note card about their topic. Students then participate in a carousel activity, moving between stations to share their expertise and learn from others. This builds confidence in speaking while practicing both presenting and listening skills.<br><br>Time breakdown:<br>- 10 mins: Topic research and preparation<br>- 25 mins: Carousel rotations<br>- 10 mins: Final sharing and reflection]]></description>
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         <title>Weather Report Teams</title>
         <author>jesquivez</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[Students work in small groups to create and present weather reports for different cities or regions. They practice using weather vocabulary, temperature expressions, and giving recommendations. Each team member has a specific role (meteorologist, temperature specialist, activity advisor). Groups present to the class using simple weather maps or drawings.<br><br>Time breakdown:<br>- 10 mins: Group planning and role assignment<br>- 20 mins: Preparation and practice<br>- 15 mins: Presentations]]></description>
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         <title>Compare and Contrast Gallery</title>
         <author>jesquivez</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[Students work in pairs to compare and contrast two related items (e.g., two seasons, two animals, two sports). They create a simple Venn diagram and practice using comparison vocabulary. Pairs then present their comparisons to other pairs in a gallery walk format, encouraging multiple opportunities for sharing and discussion.<br><br>Time breakdown:<br>- 5 mins: Instructions and topic selection<br>- 15 mins: Pair work and diagram creation<br>- 20 mins: Gallery walk presentations<br>- 5 mins: Class discussion]]></description>
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         <title>Problem-Solution Role Play</title>
         <author>jesquivez</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[Students work in small groups to act out everyday problems and solutions (e.g., lost library book, playground conflict, new student at school). They must present the problem and discuss multiple solutions, encouraging problem-solving vocabulary and collaborative discussion.<br><br>Time breakdown:<br>- 5 mins: Group formation and scenario distribution<br>- 15 mins: Preparation time<br>- 20 mins: Role-play presentations<br>- 5 mins: Class feedback]]></description>
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         <title>Description Detective</title>
         <author>jesquivez</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[Students take turns being the 'detective' who must identify an object, person, or place based on clues given by classmates. The class practices giving clear descriptions and asking clarifying questions. This activity builds descriptive vocabulary and question formation skills.<br><br>Time breakdown:<br>- 5 mins: Explain rules and modeling<br>- 35 mins: Multiple rounds of the game<br>- 5 mins: Vocabulary review and reflection]]></description>
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         <title>Mini Talk Show</title>
         <author>jesquivez</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[Students create a classroom talk show where they interview each other about various topics (hobbies, future dreams, favorite books, etc.). They practice both being the interviewer (asking questions) and the guest (giving detailed answers). This activity develops conversation skills and public speaking confidence.<br><br>Time breakdown:<br>- 10 mins: Setup and role assignments<br>- 25 mins: Talk show interviews<br>- 10 mins: Audience questions and feedback]]></description>
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