https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx en-us 2021-10-20 20:54:41 UTC 2025-05-07 18:39:16 UTC hello@padlet.com emilystalmack https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831643428 2021-10-20 21:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831643428 emilystalmack https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831649926 Watch this to see how Heritage Elementary School is supporting Academic Language for students. They also explain the difference between "survival English" and Academic English.]]> 2021-10-20 21:04:25 UTC https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831649926 emilystalmack https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831654280 1. Teach the word in English and connect it to the native language. This may start by labeling in English the items in your room and teaching how to pronounce them.
2. Use pictures to build background knowledge about a text prior to reading. This will also help you identify where their background knowledge may differ from native English speaking students.
3. Provide visuals or word banks students can use with academic vocabulary to complete assignments.
4. Find similarities between English and their native language. In Spanish, these are called cognates.
5. Scaffold questions for students. Start with yes/no answers, then move to one word answers, before moving to short answers.]]> 2021-10-20 21:07:02 UTC https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831654280 emilystalmack https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831655441 2021-10-20 21:07:44 UTC https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831655441 emilystalmack https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831658778 2021-10-20 21:09:44 UTC https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831658778 emilystalmack https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831661147 2021-10-20 21:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831661147 emilystalmack https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831667291 2021-10-20 21:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831667291 emilystalmack https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831674899 2021-10-20 21:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831674899 emilystalmack https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831677186 1. Avoid slang and idioms/sayings.
2. Speak clear and natural, but aware of your speed. Do not go too fast or too slow.
3. Encourage questions for students when they do not know what a word is or what it means.

]]> 2021-10-20 21:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831677186 emilystalmack https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831678643 2021-10-20 21:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831678643 emilystalmack https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831679235 2021-10-20 21:21:10 UTC https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831679235 emilystalmack https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831681816 2021-10-20 21:22:45 UTC https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831681816 emilystalmack https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831687767 - Model the use of "survival language" and show students the meaning. Like, "turn the page" and show them you turning a page.
- gesture and point whenever possible
- Use visuals for vocabulary
- Focus on listening comprehension with read alouds

]]> 2021-10-20 21:26:37 UTC https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831687767 emilystalmack https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831691183 - Begin to introduce academic langauge
- Ask yes/no questions
- Have students collaborate with peers or small groups
- Use graphic organizers for students to complete or have them compose short sentences
- Model a phrase and practice changing it to meet the studnets need. For example, you could say "I need a book" and work on modifing it to "I want a book", "I like books", etc.]]> 2021-10-20 21:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831691183 emilystalmack https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831693912 - Provide visuals and connections with background knowledge of the student when introducing and teaching new concepts.
- Ask questions that require short answers, instead of just yes/no or one word.
- Give "fill in the blank" versions of assignments with academic vocabulary in a word bank]]> 2021-10-20 21:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831693912 emilystalmack https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831698441 - Begin adding in presentations and have students practice them with peers
- rephrase for students incorrect statements they make in English (though only make corrections to one -two types of errors at a time)
- Model more advanced academic thinking language stems, such as "I think" or "In my opinion"]]> 2021-10-20 21:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831698441 emilystalmack https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831701228 - Use graphic organizers and thinking maps
- Challenge students to add more details to their writing/assignments
- Circle errors in student writing and have them identify what needs to be corrected
- Introduce idioms and slang]]> 2021-10-20 21:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/emilystalmack/rkkdxa03ivvp1idx/wish/1831701228