This document discusses using differentiated instruction strategies to introduce ESOL students to English, including direct teacher-led instruction with translation, inquiry-based student-centered discovery, cooperative learning in small groups with similar backgrounds and abilities, and information processing through flash cards with English on one side and Spanish on the other.

1. Gateway to the Classroom Using Differentiated Instruction to Introduce ESOL students to English Language

2. Differentiated Instruction Model Utilize a variety of instructional strategies including: Direct – structured and teacher-based Inquiry-based – discovery and student-based Cooperative – group students based on ability and background Information processing – rote memorization of material

3. Direct Teacher Led -led in English, translates to Spanish for direction

4. Inquiry - Based Student centered -discover classroom -student questions environment

5. Cooperative Small Groups with similar -backgrounds -abilities -interests

6. Information Processing Flash Cards – English side/Spanish side