Teaching ELL by https://padlet.com/belll2/ktaqonbifttc Made with ♥ en-us 2019-05-14 12:29:46 UTC 2026-01-09 00:20:49 UTC hello@padlet.com ELL Voices in the Classroom - Maximizing Cooperative Learning Strategies belll2 https://padlet.com/belll2/ktaqonbifttc/wish/359926031 What Should Teachers Know?
-Increased talk opportunities benefit ELLs, especially in groups of peers
-Oral language practice is essential for ELLs
-Group work also helps ELLs understand social customs, ways of interacting in a polite way, and learn how to respectfully agree and disagree.  It will give them a chance to connect to others within the class.]]> 2019-05-14 14:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/belll2/ktaqonbifttc/wish/359926031 Tips for Incorporating ELLs in Group Work belll2 https://padlet.com/belll2/ktaqonbifttc/wish/359926991 1) Build groups that are balanced by gender, academic skills, and English proficiency. Change them often so students can work with a wide range of peers.
2)Use other students as "language models"  and teach them ways of politely correcting ELLs
3) Keep groups small so all can contribute.
4) Establish clear expectations for group work.  Come up with a list and post for all to use.
5) Develop conversation strategies that allow ELLs to join the conversation.  Post sentence starters in the room to support them.]]> 2019-05-14 14:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/belll2/ktaqonbifttc/wish/359926991 How Do I Know if My ELLs are Benefiting from Group Work? belll2 https://padlet.com/belll2/ktaqonbifttc/wish/359968335 -During group work, circulate and make observations about their contributions to group work. 
-Remember, many ELLs go through a silent period, where they speak very little. This does not mean they are not internalizing the language and learning from their peers. Give them patience and help.]]> 2019-05-14 15:48:35 UTC https://padlet.com/belll2/ktaqonbifttc/wish/359968335 What am I still wondering after the reading? belll2 https://padlet.com/belll2/ktaqonbifttc/wish/359977661 -What are some strategies I can use to help my other students support an ELL during group work without doing their work for them?
-How can I support very shy ELLs who don't ever speak in group work? How can I help them improve their oral language skills?]]> 2019-05-14 16:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/belll2/ktaqonbifttc/wish/359977661