English Language Learners

English Language Learners: Teaching Strategies That Work(Linworth Publishing 2010)
Larry Ferlazzo

ELL’s Are Often Seen Through a “Lens” Of Deficits

Lower-Level Thinking

Instead, ELL’s Can Be Seen Through A “Lens” Of Assets

Higher Level Thinking

Building Relationships

Sister Classes

Learning By Doing

Picture Word Inductive Model (PWIM)

PWIM SEQUENCE
Introduce Picture & 20+ Words
Put Words Into Categories & Students Find New Ones That Fit Patterns
Complete “Cloze” Sentences Using Picture Words. Next, Categorize Them & Add New Sentences About Picture That Fit Categories
Convert Sentences Into Paragraphs. Next, Turn Paragraphs Into Essay With Title

Free Voluntary Reading

Problem-Based Learning

Accessing Prior Knowledge Through Student Stories

Freirean Lesson Sequence
1) What do you see?
2) What problem do you think is represented in the picture or video?
3) What do you think caused the problem?
4) Have you or your families ever experienced a similar problem?
5) How did you or your family respond to the problem?
6)What do think are other possible ways to respond to the problem?

Mentor Student Leadership Potential

Qualities Of A Good Language Learner
Intrinsically Motivated
Self-Confident
Willing To Take Risks
Learns From Mistakes
Wants To Teach Others

Reflection

No Cockroaches

Larry Ferlazzo
“English Language Learners: Teaching Strategies That Work” Linworth Publishing, 2010
“Building Parent Engagement In Schools” Linworth Publishing, 2009
Blog: http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/
Student Website: http://larryferlazzo.com/
Student Blog: http://sacschoolblogs.org/burbankeld/

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