https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk Based on the monograph from the Capacity Building Series en-us 2017-07-04 18:06:02 UTC 2025-10-09 08:37:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Templeball.png eve_warkentin https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178049107 Many are newcomers from other countries, but most are Canadian born, often first-generation children of Canadian immigrants (Coelho, 2007). ]]> 2017-07-04 18:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178049107 eve_warkentin https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178049207 Therefore, ELLs need to be provided with many opportunities to develop their English oral language skills in school.]]> 2017-07-04 18:13:38 UTC https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178049207 eve_warkentin https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178049314 Teachers can help ELLs by repeating what they say and adding intonation, or turning what they have said into a question. This can prompt students to re-think that self-correct, ultimately helping correct “learner errors” – mispronunciation, inaccurate grammar or inappropriate word choice.]]> 2017-07-04 18:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178049314 eve_warkentin https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178049473 Research from around the world suggests that oral language activities can be structured
to provide maximally effective programs for English language learners in mainstream
classrooms (e.g., Genesee et al., 1994).]]> 2017-07-04 18:19:14 UTC https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178049473 eve_warkentin https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050003 Most are making outstanding progress, but ELLs from some ethnocultural backgrounds
are failing disproportionately (Brown & Sinay, 2008;Yau & O’Reilly, 2007; O’Reilly & Yau, 2009).]]> 2017-07-04 18:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050003 eve_warkentin https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050049 Many who begin learning English before adolescence acquire everyday language skills (and an authentic Canadian accent) within a year or two, but most take
five or more years to catch up to their peers in using English for academic tasks (Cummins, 2007; Garcia, 2000; Thomas & Collier, 2002). ]]> 2017-07-04 18:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050049 eve_warkentin https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050086 No, any Canadian-born ELLs take at least as long as newcomers to acquire academic
English (Worswick, 2004). ]]> 2017-07-04 18:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050086 eve_warkentin https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050141 Begin the year with an interactive language survey. Some ideas:

• an alphabetical list of all languages spoken by students
• short brainstorming session about the terms first, second and additional language which can lead to a class, or partnered, discussion
• have students interview each other about the languages they speak
• create a chart of first, second and additional languages to be displayed in the classroom to display diversity 

]]> 2017-07-04 18:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050141 eve_warkentin https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050327 “ELLs learn English primarily by listening to language in use around them, while using context to figure out what the spoken words
mean. This language serves as the input or data that learners internalize and use to express
their own meanings in their interactions with others.”
(Thomas & Collier, 2002)]]> 2017-07-04 18:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050327 eve_warkentin https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050369

Make room for students' L1

Respect the silent period

Maximize cooperative learning strategies 

• change student groupings often
• keep groups small
• establish clear routines, timelines and expectations

Develop conversational strategies 

• let them know it is okay to not agree with their group on everything 
• model how to effectively express disagreement 
• create an anchor chart students may use to help them express disagreement in a group setting
• share teacher observations after group work

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Activate prior knowledge 

Be aware of your speech

• speak naturally 
• simplify vocabulary and sentence structure 
• use gestures, facial expressions and miming

Provide additional contextual support 

• use models, toys, pictures, etc. 
• pre-teach key words
• encourage oral rehearsal of key words/concepts
• give clear instructions
• check for comprehension without just saying "Do you understand?" - be more specific 

Model Language Use

• Pronunciation 
• Syntax 
• Linking words (first, next, finally, etc.)

]]> 2017-07-04 18:47:17 UTC https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050565 eve_warkentin https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050784 Provide supportive feedback along the way.]]> 2017-07-04 18:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050784 eve_warkentin https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050805 2017-07-04 18:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050805 eve_warkentin https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050817 2017-07-04 18:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050817 eve_warkentin https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050836 2017-07-04 18:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050836 eve_warkentin https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050873 2017-07-04 18:56:38 UTC https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050873 eve_warkentin https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050886 2017-07-04 18:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050886 eve_warkentin https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050935 2017-07-04 18:57:58 UTC https://padlet.com/eve_warkentin/mfmhtcgeiwmk/wish/178050935