https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk Anna Sullivan & Amanda Whitlock en-us 2021-07-01 15:11:51 UTC 2025-03-20 23:14:58 UTC hello@padlet.com asullivan09231 https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1634021607 The topic of literacy is important for all students, but it has an even stronger importance when it comes to English Language Learners (ELL). Due to these students often having language barriers, it is important that we work to support them through all the components of literacy with strategies such as literature circles, sight word mastery, tiered instruction, and so much more. There is a direct relation between sight word mastery and students' oral language abilities. Literature circles allow students to work on reading and comprehension skills alongside their peers. Literature circles also help students develop content language alongside conversational language. All the components of literacy work together to help build a strong foundation to allow ELL students to be successful in all areas of learning. ]]> 2021-07-01 23:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1634021607 asullivan09231 https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1634021717 After reviewing the online resource, viewers will be able to:
1. Identify strategies to support English Language Learners.
2. Apply strategies to support English Language Learners in literacy.
3. Provide insight as to how English Language Learners can be supported by literacy across the curriculum. ]]> 2021-07-01 23:56:44 UTC https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1634021717 asullivan09231 https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1634021830 The Balanced Literacy Diet is a great resource for both parents and teachers. The following visual shows how each component works together. Oral language is just one component in creating balanced literacy for our students. Working to promote strong oral language for ELL students, alongside all of these different areas, will support their overall literacy abilities in the long run.

Reference:
Oral Language. BALANCEDLITERACYDIET :: Oral Language ELL :: Balanced Literacy Diet. (2021). https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/balancedliteracydiet/Oral_Language_ELL.html. ]]> 2021-07-01 23:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1634021830 asullivan09231 https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1634021930 One common thread throughout this research is that literature circles are high engagement activities that allow all students to have a specific role to complete and bring to the conversation for group discussions. Through this, the students can stay focused and learn more throughout the process. Some students have even expressed that they loved learning how to talk about a book with their classmates and spoke about only getting to talk that much in lunch or gym class (Certo et al., 2010). The best way to keep students on a path of growth is to provide them with high engagement lessons and activities that allow discussion among peers which is exactly what literature circles aim to do. They also found that the students could see and understand when their peers were using comprehension strategies (Certo et al., 2010). These are all very helpful for English Language Learners in their growth in English.

Reference:
Certo, J., Moxley, K., Reffitt, K., & Miller, J. A. (2010). I learned how to talk about a book: Children’s perceptions of literature circles across grade and ability levels. Literacy Research and Instruction, 49(3), 243–263.]]> 2021-07-01 23:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1634021930 asullivan09231 https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1634022094 Scaffolding is one way we are able to aid ELL students in their reading abilities. The following visual can e used as a resource for both teachers and parents when working on reading skills. The way that we teach reading and literacy to ELL students should be with a scaffolded approach to make sure that these students are not becoming overwhelmed due to their language barriers. This tiered approach to reading and literacy can be used within any age group.

Reference:
Seidlitz Education. (2019, December 18). Teaching Techniques to Scaffold Reading for English Learners. Seidlitz Education. https://seidlitzblog.org/2019/12/18/teaching-techniques-to-scaffold-reading-for-english-learners/.  ]]> 2021-07-01 23:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1634022094 asullivan09231 https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1634022259 The researcher found that the self-efficacies improved between the pre- and post-tests, but the higher readers did not grow much more than where they were in their self-efficacies (Venegas, 2018). Students became more confident in their reading abilities when literature circles were used. Some noted that the discussion helped them feel more confident. This is helpful knowledge for English Language Learner education because, in my experience, ELL students tend to lack self-efficacy and confidence to read because of their language needs. Literature circles can be very effective for ELL students in this way by helping build their self-efficacy. 

Reference:
Venegas, E. M. (2018). Strengthening the reader self-efficacies of reluctant and struggling readers through literature circles. Reading & Writing Quarterly, 34(5), 419–435. https://doi.org/10.1080/10573569.2018.1483788]]> 2021-07-01 23:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1634022259 asullivan09231 https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1634022820 Throughout this research, the students really enjoyed reading an informational text that they chose, and they were anxious to get reading. The students participated and even were fluid in the roles they had as some came up with questions or for words to discuss outside of their own role. Students wanted to hear the ideas of their group members and were actively engaged and interested throughout the process (Barone & Barone, 2016). They also developed their vocabulary as they read and discussed their books. In regards to ELL students, this research shows that literature circles could and would be beneficial is content teaching to help them discuss and understand important vocabulary words and topics to learn in their grade level.

Reference:
Barone, D., & Barone, R. (2016). “Really,” “Not Possible,” “I Can’t Believe It”: Exploring Informational Text in Literature Circles. Reading Teacher, 70(1), 69–81.]]> 2021-07-01 23:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1634022820 asullivan09231 https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637510206 This book is a familiar story for most children, but the difference is that it has Spanish and English on all pages. Using something like this is a literature circle could be very beneficial as the ELL students who may be of a Hispanic background would be excited to see their native language on the pages of a book they are reading in class, and they can see the words side by side as they are learning English vocabulary. This helps the ELL students make connections to their first language which helps reading comprehension grow in the second language acquisition. It would also be great for the students to all learn a little Spanish.

Reference:
Orihuela, L. (2006, February 16). Bilingual Tales: Los Tres Cerditos (The Three Little Pigs). Scholastic, Inc. ]]> 2021-07-05 15:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637510206 asullivan09231 https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637510499 You might be thinking that you love the idea of literature circles, but how do you set it up. This article from Edutopia discusses the steps you can take to start a successful literature circle: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/literature-circles-setting-up-getting-started-elena-aguilar 

At the bottom of this Padlet, you will see examples that you can use of each Literature Circle Role Sheet.]]> 2021-07-05 15:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637510499 asullivan09231 https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637510896 Sight words are a very important part of any student’s early literacy abilities, but they are extremely important to English Language Learners (ELLs). Students should be able to recall these words quickly with automaticity. This skill is important because students need to be able to automatically decode the words they are reading so they can put more mental effort towards comprehending what they are reading. Helman and Burns research focuses on the relationship between oral language proficiency and mastery of sight words. The results of the study show that there is a strong relationship between the two when it comes to ELLs.

Reference:
Helman, L. A., & Burns, M. K. (2008). What Does Oral Language Have to Do With It? Helping Young English-Language Learners Acquire a Sight Word Vocabulary. Reading Teacher, 62(1), 14-19. https://doi.org/10.1598/RT.62.1.2

]]> 2021-07-05 15:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637510896 asullivan09231 https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637511393 Sequencing is a very important part of learning to write. Doing that while incorporating temporal words is extremely important to narrative writing. The following lesson is an introduction to narrative writing and sequencing to prepare students for telling their own story. ]]> 2021-07-05 15:59:28 UTC https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637511393 asullivan09231 https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637511918 Certo, J., Moxley, K., Reffitt, K., & Miller, J. A. (2010). I learned how to talk about a book: Children’s perceptions of literature circles across grade and ability levels. Literacy Research and Instruction, 49(3), 243–263.

Barone, D., & Barone, R. (2016). “Really,” “Not Possible,” “I Can’t Believe It”: Exploring Informational Text in Literature Circles. Reading Teacher, 70(1), 69–81.

Helman, L. A., & Burns, M. K. (2008). What Does Oral Language Have to Do With It? Helping Young English-Language Learners Acquire a Sight Word Vocabulary. Reading Teacher, 62(1), 14-19. https://doi.org/10.1598/RT.62.1.2

Oral Language. BALANCEDLITERACYDIET :: Oral Language ELL :: Balanced Literacy Diet. (2021). https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/balancedliteracydiet/Oral_Language_ELL.html.

Orihuela, L. (2006, February 16). Bilingual Tales: Los Tres Cerditos (The Three Little Pigs). Scholastic, Inc.

Seidlitz Education. (2019, December 18). Teaching Techniques to Scaffold Reading for English Learners. Seidlitz Education. https://seidlitzblog.org/2019/12/18/teaching-techniques-to-scaffold-reading-for-english-learners/. 

Venegas, E. M. (2018). Strengthening the reader self-efficacies of reluctant and struggling readers through literature circles. Reading & Writing Quarterly, 34(5), 419–435. https://doi.org/10.1080/10573569.2018.1483788]]> 2021-07-05 16:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637511918 amandawhitlock https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637749894 1. This article will help parents understand the importance of reading to develop literacy skills even at home. https://www.edutopia.org/blog/nurturing-readers-resources-tools-matt-davis
2. This site will give parents resources to guide them in helping their students with various literacy topics.
https://www.colorincolorado.org/families
3. This site will give parents insight on the importance of involvement with their student and what they can do with them at home. .
https://study.com/academy/lesson/tips-for-parents-of-english-language-learners.html
4. This site provides webinars in resources for parents of ELL students in both English and Spanish, as well as many other resources.
https://www.u-46.org/Page/8965
5. This website assists families from in New York as well as around the country by giving helpful ways to support ELL students. http://www.nysed.gov/bilingual-ed/helpful-links-english-language-learner-and-multilingual-learner-parents-guardians-and
6. This website focuses on getting parents information and resources for a multitude of things, but this link can help parents know their rights and how to help their ELL students as well as a Spanish to English dictionary link.
https://www.parentcenterhub.org/category/topics/ell/]]> 2021-07-05 20:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637749894 amandawhitlock https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637752786 This role sheet is where students find words that confuse them or surprised them and what they think it means as well as what they think the author meant.]]> 2021-07-05 20:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637752786 amandawhitlock https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637754821 This role sheet is designed to get the student to think of open-ended questions from the reading that will get their peers thinking in-depth and discussing the answer.]]> 2021-07-05 21:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637754821 amandawhitlock https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637755766 This job has the student make connections between the text and their life. the world, or other texts. ]]> 2021-07-05 21:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637755766 amandawhitlock https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637756723 This role has a student illustrate a few scenes or make a diagram of their choosing to connect to the text and explain their choices.]]> 2021-07-05 21:05:04 UTC https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637756723 amandawhitlock https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637757497 This job engages the student in finding a sentence or passage from the text to quote and create a question about it to ask the group that is open-ended.]]> 2021-07-05 21:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637757497 amandawhitlock https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637758258 This role has the students engaging in story elements as they name the characters, the settings, and the plot throughout the story.]]> 2021-07-05 21:07:51 UTC https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637758258 amandawhitlock https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637759252 Discussing literature is a very important part of reading comprehension and English Language Learner development. This lesson deals with different cultures which will help provide rich connection from the text to students' lives. ]]> 2021-07-05 21:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1637759252 asullivan09231 https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1640787511 WIDA stands for World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment. WIDA outlines what standards ELL students should be meeting as defined by where they fall after taking the Alternate ACCESS test. ]]> 2021-07-07 19:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1640787511 amandawhitlock https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1643689023 Here are two current event articles that explain why these types of resources are so important to have in your classroom:
1. https://www.edutopia.org/no-train-no-gain
2.https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/02/23/512451228/5-million-english-language-learners-a-vast-pool-of-talent-at-risk]]> 2021-07-09 21:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/asullivan09231/zv363theckwo2flk/wish/1643689023