ELL Strategies by tonia haislip https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn 1. What is one ELL strategy you have used successfully in the past? What made it successful? 2. What new strategy will you try next? What made you choose that strategy? en-us 2020-02-06 17:22:48 UTC 2020-02-18 12:53:23 UTC hello@padlet.com http://suzannechurchill.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/share_idea.png Kristen Ellis https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442162204 1. An ELL strategy that I have used in the past are sentence frames for writing an essay. The use of sentence frames was successful because it helped ELL students determine how an essay is structured and the appropriate place to write claims, text evidence, etc.
2. A new strategy that I will try next is using Table Tents with conversation starters to help with small group discussions. Students may use their focused notes to bring information to a discussion, but having conversation starters will help build their confidence with speaking and sharing their information to the group.]]> 2020-02-07 14:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442162204 Erica Frank https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442189409 1. An ELL strategy that I used and was super successful with were the Word Wall/Sentence Frames for discussion. My students definitely struggle to engage in academic conversations. They struggle to begin and sustain them, so including both sentence frames and words to hit was important. They use these first usually to craft a written response and then to engage in discourse with their peers. I use them literally all the time with almost every topic. They WANT to talk to each other and they want to sound smart, so this process is only successful because they have the resources available to utilize. I've always done choral reading of directions or text with the focus on certain words, but the strategies provided to help expand and differentiate the ways I read vs. them reading is something I want to purposefully incorporate more of. ]]> 2020-02-07 15:14:49 UTC https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442189409 Sara Ford https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442202731 1. I use pictures and movement to supplement written vocabulary. 
2. It is successful because association of the sound of words with actions or pictures triggers memory and learning.
I also pair students who struggle more with the English language with bilingual students and I offer materials in the native language as much as I can. Hands-on learning and being able to observe what others are doing is also helpful to building vocabulary and concept application. These strategies have always been highly effective.]]> 2020-02-07 15:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442202731 A. suit https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442204785 1) I'm not sure if it's been successful but I've been working on incorporating word banks and sentence starters more.
2) I'd like to incorporate more of the UTI as part of my lessons to help guide them when they are answering analysis questions. It will give them a visual of what direction their writing should be going in.]]> 2020-02-07 15:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442204785 I use picture vocabulary, sentence starters, word banks etc to help ELL students in the past. I think is was successful because students could make connections and use the clues to better understand. I am not sure what strategy I want to use next but I am willing to always try new things to help my students. https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442208423 2020-02-07 15:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442208423 Hoefert https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442212065 One strategy I use that has worked well is the word wall - it is good for visual learners.
I plan on using more universal thinking verbs to reinforce this method.]]> 2020-02-07 15:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442212065 Hoyt https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442218742 An ELL strategy I use when writing IEPs is the ELL Can Dos.  Based on the student's proficiency level, it lists what is reasonable for the students to do.  
One strategy I will try next is using the go to strategies list when planning a lesson to remind me of what I need to incorporate in the lesson.  ]]> 2020-02-07 15:54:31 UTC https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442218742 Shar Richardson srichardson112 https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442223084 A strategy I have used is the picture words on my word wall. I have watch my student refer to the board when completing an activity. Each one of my stories/poems have a few words to support our student understanding.]]> 2020-02-07 16:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442223084 Rachel Morrissey https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442238091 One ELL Strategy I used that worked well with my students is sentence starters for a critique essay. This strategy worked well because the students were clear about what I was looking for (a claim and supporting argument) and it clarified their thought process as they wrote- keeping them on track even when they were getting exciting listing the details and their opinions. 

A new strategy that I will try next is using graphic organizers for research and note taking. I selected this strategy because I believe it will help alleviate the resistance to writing in an encore class and allow the students to be creative in showing their learning/opinions. ]]> 2020-02-07 16:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442238091 Melissa Trost One ELL strategy that works well in my room is sentence starters/frames with simple images. This worked well because it helped my students structure their thinking and combine their previous knowledge with new material. A new strategy that I want to try are structured brain breaks. These have not been successful for me in the past but I think they could be!! https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442254867


]]> 2020-02-07 16:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442254867 Talbot https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442273831 I have used paper copy of text during reading lessons to allow students to highlight key vocabulary and facts or information that they predict to be in their follow up workbook
inquiry. They love it and helps to keep them anchored.]]> 2020-02-07 17:15:29 UTC https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442273831 Caton https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442331212 1. QSSSA has been helpful in maintaining a structure for students when they are working in their home groups. 
2. Universal thinking verbs. Observing other teachers classrooms that have utilized the universal thinking verbs and seeing how helpful it has been for students. ]]> 2020-02-07 18:43:48 UTC https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442331212 Vocabulary Word Wall with Examples/Images https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442331448 I have used word walls with images to help ELL students understand key math vocabulary terms. This is successful because it helps ELL students see an example of how that word is used rather than to just hear it being used. I will try to use sentence starters for students to incorporate in their math explanations. This will help them to know how to begin their response. ]]> 2020-02-07 18:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442331448 Bilingual Super Sleuth https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442335799 We incorporate some opportunities for bilingual responses and peer teaching in a 12 block super sleuth. A super sleuth is a TPT collaborative activities that summarizes learning and can easily include student voice and choice. ]]> 2020-02-07 18:50:59 UTC https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442335799 Morales https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442349483 One ELL strategy I use when we discover challenging vocabulary words, is to break down the word into parts, (base, roots, prefixes, suffixes). We also, if appropriate, highlight how the suffix affects the part of speech. Then we connect the word to the students' mother tongue, look for any linguistic similarities and cultural connections.  Finally, we choral read and practice pronouncing the word. After our second round; they are vocabulary ninjas!]]> 2020-02-07 19:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442349483 I feel grossly inadequate in this professional area; however, I do use a word wall, outloud reading strategies from a previous Pd. I am willing to keep learning. https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442359989 Bryl]]> 2020-02-07 19:30:46 UTC https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442359989 O'Donnel https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442365496 When writing essays, various level essay frames with starter sentences are given so students are able to focus more on getting the information and text support on paper than on worrying about how to format a paragraph, or start a sentence, particularly for analytical writing.
Also all story vocab on WW include pics, as does the Smart notebook. I also use an icon to show how/where to submit the classwork.]]> 2020-02-07 19:40:07 UTC https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442365496 I use word walls with images that illustrate math vocab words. I also break down the vocab into root/prefix/suffix whenever possible and relate it to their prior knowledge/cognates. cmatras1 https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442409801 2020-02-07 20:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/442409801 Stevens https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/443057790 I have used word walls and word banks in assignments that include images. This helps students recognize and connect with the new vocabulary. I would like to try an interactive word wall activity. It would be a great way to review content and engage students in their learning. ]]> 2020-02-10 14:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/443057790 Farmer I illustrate the vocab words when introducing new vocab. I then introduce sentence starters using the vocab so students know how to use the word in a sentence. https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/446755783   ]]> 2020-02-18 12:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/thaislip1/pgesohjlhqwn/wish/446755783