The document discusses strategies for supporting English Language Learner (ELL) students in the classroom. It notes that ELL students receive most of their instruction from their homeroom teachers on a daily basis. Effective practices for ELL students include using multiple modes of communication, visual tools, building vocabulary, and building background knowledge. The presentation provides examples of strategies for each of these areas that classroom teachers can implement to help ELL students experience academic success.

1. English Language
Learners’ Support in the
Classroom
PRESENTED BY: MARCIE CARAMONTA
NOVEMBER 10, 2016

2. Where are ELL students receiving their
instruction?
ELL teachers:
◦ Once a week
◦ One hour a week
Homeroom teachers:
◦ Every day a week
◦ All day
ELL students are receiving the majority of their instruction
from their homeroom teachers.

3. “In the United States, inclusionary practices rather than separate
programs are encouraged. Reasons for this include the perception that
the mainstream classroom can provide better access to the regular
curriculum, better integration with native English speakers, and an
authentic context for learning academic English” (Edwards,
2014, pg. 44).

4. There are specific instructional practices and strategies that will
support the growth of ELL students. These practices and
strategies can be implemented during your instruction. This
additional support for English language learners will provide
opportunities for these students to experience academic success.

5. MULTIPLE MODES OF COMMUNICATION
Multiple modes of communication allow ELL students to express their understanding and
thinking in various methods while they strengthen their English skills.
Multiple modes of communication include:
-speaking -writing -gesturing
-drawing -manipulating -using first language

6. VISUAL TOOLS
Visual tools allow ELL students to make connections to their learning.
Visual tools include:
-graphic organizers -maps and globes -Internet resources
-movies or videos -picture cards
Visual tools support reading comprehension for ELL students.

7. BUILDING VOCABULARY
ELL students benefit from multiple opportunities to use their vocabulary words in reading,
writing, and speaking activities.
Effective vocabulary instruction includes:
-word selection -explicit instruction
-graphic organizers and mnemonic devices -repeated exposure

8. BUILDING BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Many English language learners have backgrounds that do not match the content that is being
taught in our classrooms.
Background knowledge allows students to make connections to the curriculum.
Classroom teachers must build background knowledge for their ELL students.

9. STRATEGIES FOR ELL STUDENTS
MULTIPLE MODES OF COMMUNICATION
VISUAL TOOLS
BUILDING VOCABULARY
BUILDING BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE

10. QUESTIONS
&
CONCERNS

11. Reference
Edwards, S. (2014). Supporting English language learners: New Zealand secondary
mainstream teachers’ knowledge and use of recommended teaching resources
and strategies. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies, 49(1), 43-58.