https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh Levels of Language en-us 2020-07-10 13:46:40 UTC 2025-11-09 17:26:58 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654395296 I incorporate the sentence structure feature of academic language by providing words/vocabulary within cloze sentences with varying structure in order to expose students to differing types.]]> 2020-07-14 17:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654395296 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654396252 I incorporate the word/vocabulary feature of academic language by explicitly instructing on the specific language they will need to access the content through the content based instruction. ]]> 2020-07-14 17:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654396252 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654399019 I incorporate the discourse feature of academic language by building students oral discourse first to ensure that when they are given opportunities to write they are prepared. 

]]> 2020-07-14 17:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654399019 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654407630 We use Words Their Way where we assess each students spelling abilities and then group them accordingly.  Using hands-on cut-outs, students are able to manipulate and work with their words in a variety of ways.  I have used BINGO selections for students to select their specific area of work with each of their words.

]]> 2020-07-14 18:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654407630 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654408774 2020-07-14 18:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654408774 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654409177 When I assess my students with their Words Their Way, I have added a component where students are to write their words in the different language structures I have taught them during that week or previous weeks.  If I am teaching compound sentences, students use their vocabulary words to create compound sentences.  Prior to this, students have worked in partners, small groups, etc. throughout the week to come up with sentences that use their words correctly.  Students can illustrate the words and sentences to help them as well.  I have sentence strips where students work together to come up with a challenging sentence.  We share out.  This has allowed my students to grow and expand in their sentence structure.

]]> 2020-07-14 18:12:15 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654409177 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654409917 2020-07-14 18:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654409917 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654411242 2020-07-14 18:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654411242 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654412394 I allow students ample opportunities to connect with their peers and share their ideas orally.  Once they share out, they then write their ideas in their journals.  I use organizers to assist my students.  Some have word banks, sentence frames, etc.  The next step is a PQP where students present their writings orally and their peers help them improve by giving them 2-3 Praises, 2-3 Questions, and 2-3 Polishes.  This really has helped my students build their confidence in knowing that everyone is growing and learning ways to improve his/her writing.  

]]> 2020-07-14 18:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654412394 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654428480 2020-07-14 18:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654428480 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654429347 2020-07-14 18:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654429347 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654429946 2020-07-14 18:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654429946 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654492615 I am an early childhood teacher. I use pictures and modeling/acting out to incorporate vocabulary into my lessons. An example would be we were decomposing numbers in math. I had a stick of linking cubes and broke it apart to teach the word decomposing to 5 year olds. I used kid friendly language "breaking apart" so they could develop an understanding of the word and the content, but also used decomposing to help them learn the more sophisticated vocabulary.]]> 2020-07-14 20:08:51 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654492615 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654500312 I use modeling and sentence stems to help my students develop sentence structure in kindergarten and Pre-K.]]> 2020-07-14 20:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654500312 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654503066 I have young learners. They are learning to engage in discourse. They turn and talk on a given topic which I realize a more simple form of discourse with the goal of developing more complexity. My students will engage in more back and forth exchanges if it is a topic of high interest to them.]]> 2020-07-14 20:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654503066 estela_a_oliva https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654528886 2020-07-14 21:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654528886 estela_a_oliva https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654529616 2020-07-14 21:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654529616 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654560725 We use mini word walls with pictures as a part of our "Helper Folders" at each table, and create content related, often text specific, mini word walls before going to write.  I also have pictures and spellings of many, many items labelled in our classroom. We also create cards for important content words to add to our Math and Content (all subjects except Math) word wall together with pictures/examples.]]> 2020-07-14 22:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654560725 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654562941 We often use sentence frames when writing and sharing orally. I provide examples and say "This might be a good way to start your sentence," but do leave it open in case students have a better/different idea--we often add additional frames based on great ideas from classmates. With writing, even if I am modeling, I often have a version with a frame to start and a version that is more open-ended to give students a choice. We work often to go from an "Eh." sentence to a "WOW!" by adding describing words, conjunctions, prepositions to make them juicier.]]> 2020-07-14 22:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654562941 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654564742 We turn and talk often to our "rainbow" and "same color" buddies based on carpet square color, and over time we add to our "Ways to Be a Fabulous Discussion Partner" anchor chart. We add elements of being a good partner, and elements of more academic discourse--adding evidence and talk moves such as Agree/Disagree, Add On, etc. Not every time, but most times when we are discussing, we turn to our anchor chart and give our partner thumbs up on showing various aspects of the chart, leading to feedback on how to grow as a fabulous discussion partner.]]> 2020-07-14 22:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654564742 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654655932 2020-07-15 00:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654655932 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654656834 2020-07-15 01:01:01 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654656834 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654662147 I feel like this is my area of improvement. There is a lot of turn and talk, partner talk, etc but I need to push it past just the sharing of thoughts to having true back and forth discourse .]]> 2020-07-15 01:07:46 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654662147 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654691960 As a 2^nd and 3^rd  Grade math teacher with some ELL students in my classes, I use Word banks and sorting cards to incorporate attention to vocabulary/word level.
]]> 2020-07-15 01:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654691960 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654692731 For sentence structure, I use sentence starters, repetition, and modeling.]]> 2020-07-15 01:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654692731 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654693347 To encourage discourse, I arrange students in pairs or small groups to use key academic terms to develop fluency in speaking about math concepts.]]> 2020-07-15 01:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654693347 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654734202 2020-07-15 02:42:10 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654734202 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654734278 I explain new vocabulary by showing it on the board along with any real photographs or video snippets that will support students’ understanding of the word. I also have the word and relevant photograph on the subject-specific word wall to support students’ understanding of it throughout the unit.

]]> 2020-07-15 02:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654734278 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654734577 I collaborate with the ESOL teacher to determine differentiated sentence frames that would help our ELL students explain their thinking. Students would get a language frame specific to their level of language development as appropriate and as needed.

]]> 2020-07-15 02:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654734577 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654734851 Students frequently meet in collaborative groups to discuss text, respond to each other’s thoughts with specific prompts from me, or to collaborate on content-specific tasks. We use anchor charts with sentence starters to help promote collaborative conversations. 

]]> 2020-07-15 02:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/654734851 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655199460 Incorporating vocabulary in lessons using visuals with words and simple definitions. This is explicit vocab instruction.

]]> 2020-07-15 15:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655199460 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655200473 Sentence starters, paragraph frames, word banks, modeling and graphic organizers. ]]> 2020-07-15 15:20:04 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655200473 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655200987 Cluster desks to make groups, group word sort, matching definitions with words in groups, padlet, and turn and talks. ]]> 2020-07-15 15:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655200987 aliciamchilton https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655269009 2020-07-15 16:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655269009 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655269355 2020-07-15 16:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655269355 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655270254 2020-07-15 16:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655270254 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655271347 2020-07-15 16:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655271347 aliciamchilton https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655272066 2020-07-15 16:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655272066 aliciamchilton https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655272797 2020-07-15 16:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655272797 Shannon_Ciampa https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655291660 At the beginning of a lesson or unit I explicitly teach new vocabulary words that students may need. I try to use photographs, illustrations, or props to help students understand the meaning of the words. In team planning, my team generates a list of words from the lessons that we will explicitly teach.]]> 2020-07-15 17:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655291660 Shannon_Ciampa https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655315610 I model both speaking and writing sentence frames for my students.]]> 2020-07-15 17:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655315610 Shannon_Ciampa https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655316228 This is definitely an area I need to focus on.  I have students speak to each other, but it is mostly at the sentence level.  This coming school year I will be coteaching with an ESOL teacher, which will allow for some really authentic modeling.]]> 2020-07-15 17:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655316228 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655392046 I use short phrases and pictures to illustrate directions on the Promethean board for cut/paste rhythm work in my music class. My ELL kids have more success as do all the other students in the class and it makes it easier for them to explain and help each other.]]> 2020-07-15 19:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655392046 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655394905 I have printed and cut out text bubbles that are laminated on a paint stir stick.  One says, "What makes you think that?" The other says, "I think that because..."  It makes a great frame for starting a response, only the student with the sign gets to speak, and everyone wants to have a turn with the sign, so they think about good responses.  It has worked especially well with my ELLs and LC students. 

]]> 2020-07-15 19:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655394905 alina_e_lichaba https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655396448 I front load vocabulary as well as have a picture word wall in English and Spanish. The Frayer model is another good vocab strategy i use often. ]]> 2020-07-15 19:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655396448 alina_e_lichaba https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655397363 As much as possible I provide sentence starters/frames for students. I also model using the sentence frames and give them time to practice with a partner before sharing out with a whole class. ]]> 2020-07-15 19:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655397363 alina_e_lichaba https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655398473 When writing I provide models  and sentence frames for students.  I also have student who are comfortable share their work so others can get ideas for their own writing.  Here multiple examples provides repetition for those students who need it.  

]]> 2020-07-15 19:30:01 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655398473 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655399070 I need to step back and allow more student discourse in my classes. This is something we have been working on for years at my school and I see students improving in their willingness and ability to have academic conversations, now I need to give them the opportunity to do it.]]> 2020-07-15 19:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655399070 heather_domeier1 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655441335 I teach high school ceramics and we work hard on developing and broadening our vocabulary by teaching new ideas with appropriate descriptive terms. If we are talking about "Line" as an art term we will make a list of all the words you could use to describe line which they would then record/draw in their art journal. This journal, in which they record these notes, is available to them anytime they are writing about artwork in class.]]> 2020-07-15 20:34:08 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655441335 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655453194 For words, sometimes I find that my upper level students fall into the habit of using simple words when I know they know much more complex words. So we do lots of synonym exercises to help show them they have more options .

As for brand new vocabulary, I act words out, provide pictures, and as a practice we play Pictionary or "draw what you hear" games.

]]> 2020-07-15 20:54:43 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655453194 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655454399 Especially for my younger students, I give students an example of what I am looking for, or I provide them with sentence starters. Giving them a jumping point often helps them to not get stuck or feel stumped from the beginning.]]> 2020-07-15 20:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655454399 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655455068 I would say that most of my class is discourse. I spend 3-5 minutes introducing an idea, and then have the students practice (sometimes pairs, sometimes groups) and in between concepts, I make sure to add some think pair shares.]]> 2020-07-15 20:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/655455068 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/656318702 In math, we would focus on key vocabulary words at the beginning of the lesson using a visual and the written definition. Depending on the complexity of the word, we might draw what the meaning is in our notebooks, think of a synonym, or write our own definition. In language arts, I would often use an anchor chart with the vocabulary and a visual next to the word for the students to reference during our lesson.

]]> 2020-07-16 19:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/656318702 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/656321008 We frequently used sentence frames with a partner (A says... B says...) and we would orally rehearse before we wrote down our sentences sometimes using a teacher provided sentence frame, or a student provided sentence frame that the other students in the group could use if they wanted to or create their own, instead.

]]> 2020-07-16 19:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/656321008 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/656322632 I love to do opinion discussions with the students where they had to defend what they thought. We also did many retellings and orally rehearsed before writing. An activity that I will certainly use again was having the students help me create a speaking rubric and then using that rubric to grade each other (respectfully, with evidence) as they independently responded to a prompt. 

]]> 2020-07-16 19:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/656322632 luisajauregui https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/656959650 2020-07-17 15:10:50 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/656959650 luisajauregui https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/656959794 2020-07-17 15:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/656959794 luisajauregui https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/656960055 2020-07-17 15:11:24 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/656960055 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/657253878 I teach new words and terms to my students by showing the students images, video clips, or even acting the words out to develop their understandings. I use Frayer Models and synonyms as well. ]]> 2020-07-18 01:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/657253878 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/657254643 We use sentence starters and frames. I also provide word banks too. Sometimes I am able to give them past student examples to show them a model of the expected outcome. ]]> 2020-07-18 01:26:48 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/657254643 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/657255041 When we were in person together before COVID, my students were given countless opportunities each day to engage in student to student discourse. I provide my ELL students with accountable talk phrases to help them participate in the conversations. Additionally, depending on the student's level, I will have them keep their native language-English dictionary and a word bank of related terms to help them engage in the conversation. I try to position myself physically close by as well in case the student needs help contributing. ]]> 2020-07-18 01:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/657255041 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/657398523 I incorporate the word/vocabulary feature of academic language through providing unit-based vocabulary lists at the start of each unit, and when applicable, each term is accompanied by a labeled diagram.]]> 2020-07-18 11:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/657398523 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/657398952 I incorporate the sentence structure of academic language through sentences starters and sentence frames. In particular I often given several sentences at once with a word bank to draw from in order to fill in several blanks at once.]]> 2020-07-18 11:14:32 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/657398952 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/657399308 I incorporate the discourse portion of academic language through small group discussions. In particular I enjoy using the "You're a pro" activity, where students are grouped together to work on a single problem and "become pros at it." Then students are regrouped so every new group has exactly one student from the previous group. This makes every student a "pro" in THEIR problem, which they then take time to explain to everyone else.]]> 2020-07-18 11:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/657399308 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/657803471 2020-07-19 16:49:20 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/657803471 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/657804324 2020-07-19 16:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/657804324 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/657804728 2020-07-19 16:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/657804728 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1170498095 To be honest, the vocabulary level is probably the one level I don't include in my lessons as often. I introduce a lot of words during my lectures (while including the definition) but I do not necessarily include activities for those vocabulary words.]]> 2021-02-05 22:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1170498095 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1170502803 I will often include sentence starts when students are writing things like a thesis statement or working on an introduction paragraph. I would like to work on including them for more of our class discussions and smaller activities]]> 2021-02-05 22:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1170502803 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1170504964 Discourse is the level I use in my class the most. I will often give my students the option of either participating vocally, or writing what they would have said down and turning that in. I think I would like to start incorporating word banks and sentence starters and then require verbal participation.]]> 2021-02-05 22:41:10 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1170504964 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1199790494 2021-02-13 20:05:31 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1199790494 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1199791547 2021-02-13 20:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1199791547 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1199792998 2021-02-13 20:07:36 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1199792998 shalininkomal https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1204712593 2021-02-15 19:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1204712593 shalininkomal https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1204716992 2021-02-15 19:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1204716992 shalininkomal https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1204722006 2021-02-15 19:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1204722006 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1224077417 2021-02-21 20:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1224077417 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1224077737 2021-02-21 20:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1224077737 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1224078118 I use a ton of modeling with my students. I do this for both speaking and writing activities. I also provide opportunities for students to orally rehearse, any time they are going to be doing some type of writing activity. To go along with both of these, sentence starters and word banks are tools I provide for students regularly. ]]> 2021-02-21 20:18:21 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1224078118 matthewbaldassano https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1256193143 2021-03-02 01:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1256193143 matthewbaldassano https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1256194465 2021-03-02 01:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1256194465 matthewbaldassano https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1256197519 2021-03-02 01:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1256197519 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1265352099 I have a word wall in my room with key vocabulary, a short definition, and visual representation. I also bold key vocab words on notes, homework, and assessments.]]> 2021-03-03 18:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1265352099 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1265362708 Sentence structure is incorporated when students are solving word problems and need to put their final answer into a complete sentence.]]> 2021-03-03 18:30:15 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1265362708 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1265368753 This is the area where I need the most improvement. I occasionally include group work and also encourage my students to ask their peers questions, but most are too embarrassed. My English learners tend to ask other students who speak their first language questions not in English when they are confused. ]]> 2021-03-03 18:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1265368753 MsKarbeling https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1279560528 I often define the main theme of the lesson and have a student read the definition. ]]> 2021-03-07 22:56:33 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1279560528 amandacbenjamin https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1290135815 2021-03-09 22:03:24 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1290135815 jamesamato https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1293606803 I incorporate word/vocabulary into my lessons by having students practice speaking and writing each of the terms I introduce to them. I have them speak the words out loud to become more familiar and comfortable with them. I also have them write the words in an organizer and provide graphics or pictures to go along with each term whenever possible.]]> 2021-03-10 15:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1293606803 jamesamato https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1293619032 I incorporate sentence structure into my lessons by having students practice using their new vocabulary terms in sentences and encouraging them to add more details each time they write. Lower ELL students can sometimes struggle to write even a short sentence, but the more they practice and work at it the more likely they are to master the vocabulary and improve their sentence writing.]]> 2021-03-10 15:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1293619032 jamesamato https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1293628605 I include discourse in my lessons often as it allows students to practice speaking in an informal setting in order to work toward mastery and acquisition of academic language.]]> 2021-03-10 15:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1293628605 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1294782815 I include the word/vocabulary feature of academic language by instructing on the specific language through the content based instruction. I have students practice saying the vocabulary out loud when speaking to each other about their ideas, plans and as they are building. During discussions which are common throughout the class, the students are to use the specific content vocabulary as well and all students must share their opinions and why. They can add on to others ideas or politely disagree and explain their thinking using information from notes or reading. I encourage full sentence structure with the use of sentence starters for each lesson whether written or spoken in discussion. ]]> 2021-03-10 19:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1294782815 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1307707030 I am a kindergarten teacher - so I model sentence structure, vocabulary and words everyday in every lesson. We use acting out, pictures, and hands on practices to help students understand meaning of words.]]> 2021-03-14 17:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1307707030 malina_r_chitkara https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1315341544 I use word walls to begin. After that, we do a lot of activities that incorporate vocabulary into the context of what students are learning. Lastly, if students are given a challenging text I pick out the words that they would not understand have them complete a dictionary sheet to keep with them. After they do the sheet, they have it with them to use while we read the text in class and annotate.  ]]> 2021-03-16 12:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1315341544 malina_r_chitkara https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1315352033 I have them analyze patters they see in the sentences in the Target language. I also provide a variety of sentence starters and sentence frames. ]]> 2021-03-16 12:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1315352033 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1350071491 I use a word wall for new vocabulary, accompanied by a picture. All of my student have a sketchbook and I include vocabulary pages so students can write the definition, illustrate the word, or complete a short activity.]]> 2021-03-24 20:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1350071491 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1350082160 I find that sentence starters are very helpful. I also use modeling as a strategy for helping to teach sentence structure. I also use words banks.]]> 2021-03-24 20:48:35 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1350082160 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1350089263 I like to use turn and talk strategies to help students improve their discourse.  This works great in the art room, as we analyze pieces of art, thinking about specific concepts.  Students can state their opinion, and others can agree, disagree, add on to, or extend the original students comments.  There are even illustrated that student can hold up when they want to speak, indicating how they would like to participate in the conversation.

]]> 2021-03-24 20:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1350089263 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1361999362 As an art teacher on zoom, we have been sharing our artwork often. I have modeled the appropriate way to share work as well as appropriate questions and thoughts that students can share with each other. After doing this with students for a few years, they are now doing this on their own with barely any prompting or modeling from me.]]> 2021-03-28 20:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1361999362 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1362656523 When introducing new vocabulary in the primary level, I like to incorporate some type of movement with the word. When that isn't possible, I use visuals. It is always repeated many times and the kids will practice saying it in different voices. ]]> 2021-03-29 03:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1362656523 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1362659411 I use sentences starters/ frames to help them structure what they would like to say. I also include word banks. ]]> 2021-03-29 03:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1362659411 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1362661313 This area has been harder to accomplish with distance learning. As I am reflecting, I think I need to create slides to send to my students with some structure to guide them while in breakout rooms as to how the conversation could go. I feel like they are often off task or need guidance but it is hard to do this through zoom. ]]> 2021-03-29 03:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1362661313 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1365016073 Provide a variety of levels of picture vocabulary to vocabulary with just the word and/or definition. Providing word banks to go with writing activities. I also hang up some anchor charts- so students can refer back to the words we have learned so far. ]]> 2021-03-29 17:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1365016073 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1365027567 Modeling sentence structure for students and repetition. Provide sentence frames and have students practice with one another. 

]]> 2021-03-29 17:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1365027567 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1365032986 It is important for students to socialize and communicate with each other. Giving those opportunities in the classroom is really important. Having opportunities to be able to talk about preferred subjects they know about, is a great place to start. 

]]> 2021-03-29 17:19:54 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1365032986 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1373226766 As a special education teacher for young learners, ages 3-5, I focus heavily on teaching vocabulary in single words. When students begin using single words, I add complexity by encouraging them to use 2 or more word phrases. I often use realia, visuals, movement, and music to support learning vocabulary.]]> 2021-03-31 19:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1373226766 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1373246142 As my preschool, special education students begin using single words, we increase the complexity by modeling short phrases and sentences.  Often, we read books with repetitive phrases to help students expand the length of their own phrases.]]> 2021-03-31 19:55:52 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1373246142 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1373255371 My students will not likely reach this level of language while in my class because of their young ages and developmental levels.  However, it is important that I keep challenging them to use more complex language to establish a foundation for their future language development.]]> 2021-03-31 19:58:48 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1373255371 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1432628562 When I introduce new vocabulary to my second graders, I always use a visual to go along with the word

]]> 2021-04-19 12:07:46 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1432628562 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1432639869 I often use sentence starters when writing paragraphs. I also heavily model before having my students work on their own. Have a word wall is also helpful for students when they are writing.]]> 2021-04-19 12:11:28 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1432639869 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1432643134 I give alot of opportunities for partner reading, small group work and small group discussion in my classroom

]]> 2021-04-19 12:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1432643134 meghanebryson https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1569409895 I use visuals and repeated exposure to new vocabulary through modeled language and songs . I have the students say the word out loud and clap out the syllables.

]]> 2021-05-28 18:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1569409895 meghanebryson https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1569416424 2021-05-28 18:43:35 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1569416424 meghanebryson https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1569424207 This has been such a challenge in virtual instruction!  We often get involved in natural conversations in person.  I think well crafted collaborative groups would be a great way to do this in person.

]]> 2021-05-28 18:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1569424207 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1624147547 -front loading unit/topic vocabulary with graphic organizers, pictures, word lists
-review and reinforce vocabulary with games, flash cards/quizlet, crossword puzzles/word finds, card sorts

]]> 2021-06-24 19:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1624147547 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1624151166 -providing sentence frames, word banks/required vocab for responses
-providing student exemplars or modeling]]> 2021-06-24 19:36:26 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1624151166 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1624154253 -Think/pair/share, turn & talk, inside-outside circles with prompts or sentence frames
-data chats prior to completing independent writing prompts using claim, evidence, reasoning]]> 2021-06-24 19:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1624154253 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1624392350

]]> 2021-06-25 00:03:31 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1624392350 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1624394714 We don't often work on sentence structure in my classroom. We most often work on teaching one word utterances (either verbal or with AAC). If there is a student who has moved beyond one word utterances, we move on to teaching simple phrases such as "I want ___", "I feel ____". ]]> 2021-06-25 00:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1624394714 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1624399019 My students are non-verbal preschoolers and are learning to engage in simple interactions with adults. They are not able to engage in discourse.]]> 2021-06-25 00:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1624399019 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1625755655 I use visuals to show new music vocabulary such as dynamics/tempo (soft/piano--ie.a mouse or loud/forte--a lion) or (slow/lento--turtle or fast/allegro--cheetah). We also experience the vocabulary by listening to examples of each, moving to show each, singing or playing instruments to show each, etc.]]> 2021-06-25 18:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1625755655 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1625760546 Providing sentence frames:  "To me, the music sounded ___________"
And modeling a phrase. "To me the music sounded piano at the beginning then forte at the end."]]> 2021-06-25 18:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1625760546 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1625761759 Discussing with a partner or in small groups if they liked the music they heard or not, if the music reminded them of something familiar, or describe the music using music vocabulary with one another, etc.]]> 2021-06-25 18:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1625761759 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1625883478 I introduced vocabulary in modules last year, including pictures and gifs.]]> 2021-06-25 20:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1625883478 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1625893064 I provided sentence starters for discussions last year.]]> 2021-06-25 20:40:19 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1625893064 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1625895962 When we are back in person next year, students can get scenarios where they need to apply the health skills. Students can share their steps with classmates. Classmates can also give feedback.]]> 2021-06-25 20:44:04 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1625895962 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1627099016 At the beginning of units vocab is introduced at the beginning and used throughout the unit.]]> 2021-06-27 15:50:50 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1627099016 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1627099614 For sentence structure, use of both word banks and sentence starters are provided to students to support them. ]]> 2021-06-27 15:51:56 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1627099614 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1627100386 For discourse, use of small groups and collaborative learning opportunities are used in lessons. ]]> 2021-06-27 15:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1627100386 lisaehrenspeck1 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1653427657 2021-07-17 17:52:57 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1653427657 lisaehrenspeck1 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1653428198 2021-07-17 17:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1653428198 lisaehrenspeck1 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1653428781 2021-07-17 17:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1653428781 emelinashoyos https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1653812719 2021-07-18 18:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1653812719 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1663180971 Before I begin a lesson I preview vocabulary with my students. My team and I go through the materials ahead of time and try to pick out the words that we think students may not know. After previewing a word with a picture and an explanation I may have students act the word out or have them practice using the word in a sentence. ]]> 2021-07-28 14:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1663180971 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1797836758 I think sentence starters, highlighted key vocabulary, and time to discuss with partners is key. One other big factor is modeling how vocabulary words can be used in different contexts. Examples, context, and practice are essential!]]> 2021-10-06 21:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1797836758 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1894779439 I model discourse wtih demonstrating partner talking. I often use the same sentence frame to begin the conversation as well as for responding. This helps students become more familiar with language used in academic discourse.]]> 2021-11-16 17:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1894779439 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1894784083 Similar to what I saw other educators post, I have items in my classroom labeled in Spanish and English. These are the two most common languages spoken in my school's community. I have two new languages in my room this year, French and Hebrew. I included a welcome sign with their language and try to make connections between English and their native language.]]> 2021-11-16 17:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1894784083 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1894787481 I present the sentence frames in multiple locations both for repetition purposes and to be easily accessible. I will have it written on a whiteboard easel, on the Smartboard, and on individual workspaces if needed. I find this helps students stay on task and minimizes frustration levels.]]> 2021-11-16 17:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1894787481 hannahfranklingillette https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1981120056 I use word walls and anchor charts when we learn new vocabulary during reading or lessons. I encourage students to reference the charts when speaking and completing work.]]> 2022-01-07 19:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1981120056 hannahfranklingillette https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1981121276 I use sentence frames for turn and talks, I model turn and talks with students, I provide sentence frames during writing, morning meetings, and more. ]]> 2022-01-07 19:56:46 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1981121276 hannahfranklingillette https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1981122120 I have collaborative conversation sentence starters posted in my room. These include: I agree with ____ because, I disagree with ____ because, I would like to add on to what ____ said...]]> 2022-01-07 19:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/1981122120 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2025793234 2022-02-02 16:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2025793234 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2090762442 We use a word wall for middle school math vocabulary as well as having students reference the glossary in their student workbooks. We also preview vocabulary in small groups when beginning a new topic. 

]]> 2022-03-11 16:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2090762442 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2090764462 Many math problems ask students to explain their reasoning- we provide sentence starters and word banks when appropriate. ]]> 2022-03-11 16:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2090764462 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2090766305 The math curriculum is centered around discourse and collaboration- something I need to do more of is to make sure all students are comfortable engaging at the deeper level of conversation. ]]> 2022-03-11 16:43:48 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2090766305 mariselrivera https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2229957904 2022-06-24 17:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2229957904 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2429911616 - Provide students time for collaboration to practice use of sentences to lead to discourse. ]]> 2022-12-28 15:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2429911616 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2429911801 Include words that we have learned continuing after lessons are complete.]]> 2022-12-28 15:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2429911801 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2548192779 2023-04-10 00:11:46 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2548192779 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2548193164 2023-04-10 00:12:21 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2548193164 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2548193757 2023-04-10 00:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2548193757 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2572746233 -Review key vocabulary from objectives after stating the objectives with visuals
-Give lessons on context clues
-Review vocabulary of the weekly text we are reading in class (on the third day) ]]> 2023-04-30 00:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2572746233 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2572746506 -Providing students with sentence starters during turn and talks and morning meetings 
-Accountable Talk 
-Model how to use a word bank 
-Provide a word bank for students on writing assignments]]> 2023-04-30 00:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2572746506 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2572746596 Have students engage in lots of partner poster activities ]]> 2023-04-30 00:34:38 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2572746596 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2585240325 2023-05-10 09:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2585240325 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2585249294 2023-05-10 09:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2585249294 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2585258845 2023-05-10 10:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2585258845 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2621250332 When starting new units or introducing new readings/sources in my World Studies class there is always a focus on content specific vocabulary with visuals, definitions, synonyms and examples]]> 2023-06-12 15:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2621250332 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2621252065 We have incorporated portions of the WIDA language goals into our writing rubric in our world studies department. When we grade essays/paragraphs students are graded on how well they use academic vocabulary in their writing. ]]> 2023-06-12 15:21:16 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2621252065 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2621254378 We almost always provide sentence starters and sentence frames when students are asked to write something. We give them the option of writing their own sentences without the sentence frames but provide them as an option so that lower level students have the support and higher level students don't feel confined by the sentence frames provided. They are still a good guide for the type of sentence structure that we are looking for in their writing. I also plan on creating more anchor charts for sentence starters that can be used for different purposes throughout the year no matter what the topic (for example, introducing evidence or analyzing evidence)]]> 2023-06-12 15:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2621254378 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2621261236 Sentence starters...sentence starters are posted on the board to help students know how to start sharing their ideas. 
Students are also encouraged to work with partners and share their ideas. I have also had students do more presentations and provide oral and written feedback on their classmates' presentations.]]> 2023-06-12 15:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2621261236 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2621265219 I plan on creating more Discourse Anchor charts to give students the sentence starters they may need to know how to share their ideas and get the conversation started. I would like to incorporate more student discourse in the future and not let students get away with sitting and not talking when they are told to talk to a partner.]]> 2023-06-12 15:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2621265219 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2633079085 I'm a PreK teacher. I do lots of modeling of language and expanding their vocabulary. Not just the academics, but socially too. :)
I preview vocabulary words in all content areas before a lesson is done. I have visuals that go along with the vocabulary. ]]> 2023-06-27 03:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2633079085 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2645409742 I always include visuals with vocab and the symbol. This allows students to have a place/reference spot to look up key words as we use them throughout the year. ]]> 2023-07-15 02:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2645409742 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2656282249 2023-08-04 20:44:56 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2656282249 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2880025361 2024-02-11 01:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2880025361 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2880025520 2024-02-11 02:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2880025520 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2880025694 2024-02-11 02:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2880025694 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2882147388 2024-02-13 12:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2882147388 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2882148588 2024-02-13 12:32:26 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2882148588 https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2882149526 2024-02-13 12:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/englishlearnerportal/uqrs8wm3fg4rrdoh/wish/2882149526