Scaffolding Language Instruction for ELLs: Verb-tenses and Domain-Specific Vocabulary

WABE 2015 

Objectives of this workshop:

• Explore research related to vocabulary and language learning; 
• Discuss strategies that provide scaffolds for ELLs;
• Plan for implementation of language activities with focus on verb tenses and domain-specific vocabulary. 

Scaffolding Language Instruction for ELLs

Scaffolding Language Instruction for ELLs Handouts

Wabe Mini Workshop: Effective Scaffolding Strategies for Developing Academic Vocabulary

Objectives of this workshop:

• Explore the concepts of culture and how they are related to literacy development; 
• Define academic language and explore the relationship to academic literacy; 
• Analyze how academic language impacts instruction; 
•  Identify how text complexity is related to academic language; 
• Explore instructional supports to help students develop academic literacy.  

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Latin Roots Game by angelajohnson1983

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Foldables Galore!!

Foldables Galore

Foldables are a great way to add visual features to students' notebooks and their reading and writing projects, as well as enhancing content area learning.

They provide a kinesthetic component and act as a learning or study aid for any subject matter.  Research shows a significant increase in the students’

attitude toward a discipline when foldables are used as an instructional strategy. (Casteel, Narkawicz, 2007)  Students who are more actively engaged in the work are more likely to retain what they have learned.

Ways to Use in the Classroom

Foldables can be a fun way to organize information.  They can be used as individual activities or attached within a journal or spiral notebook.  Placing many foldables together into one area, such as a file folder, is a good option for units of study or related content.  

I found some good examples of foldables that you can replicate in your classroom! Remember to check out the step by step file at the end of this post. :.) Happy teaching!

1. How to Fold Foldables

Example - Venn of Crocodiles and Alligators

Foldables by Dinah

Using Sentence Frames to Jumpstart Writing - Grades 3-5, ELA, ELL

Going through my district's website and looking for more classroom ideas, I run into this great short quick little video on sentence frames. I know I have posted several comments and videos on the subject, but it is truly a great strategy to be shared with anybody that teaches English Language Learners. 

 

To access this video (that is below!), I had to create an account and that only took me a few seconds. There are hundreds of videos on www.teachingchannel.org. Share your favorite!!

 

Questions to Consider while watching this short video:

• Why does Ms. Brewer give students the option of using sentence frames?

• How can you create a sentence frame that encourages varied responses?

• What makes sentence frames an effective strategy for English Language Learners?

Sentence frames videos