Resources for Teaching ELLs
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Educators have access to a variety of resources for teaching ELLs in their school library. However, we often lack time to learn how to utilize many of the tools at our disposal. Middle School Resources for Teaching ELLs is designed to introduce readily available print and electronic resources to help ELLs meet WIDA can do objectives in their learning while also ensuring teachers are incorporating WIDA look fors in their teaching. The goal of this session is for teachers to walk away with at least three resources they can put to use within the first days of school
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Resources for Teaching ELLs
- 1. mitchelj@pwcs.edu 1 Resources for Teaching ELLs Middle School Conference August 16, 2016 Linda Mitchell Mitchelj@pwcs.edu
- 2. mitchelj@pwcs.edu Choose a joke & take a minute to silently consider why it is funny 2
- 3. mitchelj@pwcs.edu 3 Explain why your joke is funny to others at your table as you : • Introduce yourself • Where you teach • Grade • Content Area Turn your joke into a name placard
- 5. mitchelj@pwcs.edu 5 RESPONSES FROM SESSION 1 & SESSION 2
- 6. mitchelj@pwcs.edu Being able to explain why a joke is funny “Promotes active engagement with vocabulary to improve learning.” 6
- 7. MIDDLE SCHOOL RESOURCES FOR TEACHING ELL mitchelj@pwcs.edu 2015-2016 7 Linda Mitchell Teacher-Librarian Stonewall Middle School Prince William County VA mitchelj@pwcs.edu
- 8. STUDENT CAN DOS V. TEACHER LOOK FORS • Can dos are what students should be able to do at identified ELL levels. • i.e.. Level one EL • Look Fors are what administrators look for in lessons taught be teachers of ELLs mitchelj@pwcs.edu 8
- 10. mitchelj@pwcs.edu 10 EXPLORE THE LIBRARY CATALOG odds & evens Left side = odd # Questions Right side = even # Questions
- 11. mitchelj@pwcs.edu 11 LIBRARY CATALOG What did you learn? What questions do you still have?
- 12. mitchelj@pwcs.edu 12 RESPONSES FROM SESSION 1 & SESSION 2
- 13. mitchelj@pwcs.edu 13 • Count off by six • Each number is assigned to a ELL student and their level of English Language Proficiency for Learning • The left side of your table will explore Kids InfoBits – a Gale Cengage DATABASE available at every PWCS • The right side of your table will explore World Book Online a database subscription available at every PWCS. EXPLORING ELECTRONIC RESOURCES
- 15. mitchelj@pwcs.edu Kevin can . . . 1 • Can follow one-step oral commands/instructions • Repeat words, short phrases and memorized chunks • Match content-related objects to words • Create vocabulary /concept cards Angie can . . . 4 • Follow multi-step commands • Express every day needs or wants • Find text structures (titles, graph, glossary) • Complete graphic organizers Jennifer can . . . 2 • Sort content related visuals per oral description • State main idea of classroom conversation • Use bilingual dictionaries and glossaries • Complete simple sentences Flor can. . . 5 • Role play, dramatize, or re-enact scenarios from oral reading. • State opinions orally • Differentiate between fact and opinion • Compare/contrast information, events, characters Henri can . . . 3 • Identify main ideas and details of oral discourse • Paraphrase and summarize ideas presented orally • Identify figurative language • Compose intro/body/conclusion of an essay Hector can . . . 6 • Evaluate the intent of speech and act accordingly • Negotiate meaning in group discussions • Apply strategies to new situations • Begin using analogies Level 1 entering Level 2 beginning Level 4 expanding Level 2 beginning Level 3 developing Level 5 bridging 15
- 16. mitchelj@pwcs.edu 16 ELECTRONIC RESOURCES What did you learn? What questions do you still have?
- 17. mitchelj@pwcs.edu 17 RESPONSES FROM SESSION 1 & SESSION 2
- 19. mitchelj@pwcs.edu 19 EXPLORE A WEBSITE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Find Library of Congress website Navigate the main page to “Especially for Teachers” Complete The Teachers Page • Resource • Do • Discoveries
- 21. mitchelj@pwcs.edu 21 Please leave an exit slip Thank you! mitchelj@pwcs.edu @LindaMitch2783
- 22. mitchelj@pwcs.edu 22 PWCS Educators have access to a variety of resources for teaching ELLs in their school library. However, we often lack time to learn how to utilize many of the tools at our disposal. Middle School Resources for Teaching ELLs is designed to introduce readily available print and electronic resources to help ELLs meet WIDA can do objectives in their learning while also ensuring teachers are incorporating WIDA look fors in their teaching. The goal of this session is for teachers to walk away with at least three resources they can put to use within the first days of school
- 23. mitchelj@pwcs.edu 23 Feedback & Constructive Criticism First, thank you for the wonderful positive feedback on the presentation. Participant: There could be more resources for math. Linda: Yes! I typically don’t have math teachers asking to collaborate so my experience with math resources is not as strong. For topics in math, I believe Kids Infobits is still good. For math learning, support and enrichment I would ask the Teacher Librarian at your school to collaborate with you on finding a resource to suit the needs of your student. I’d love to explore more math fun in the library. Participant: Needed more clear directions for computer activities Linda: Thanks! I will work on that Participant: Library of Congress isn’t helpful for Science Teachers Linda: LOC would be sad to see this. If you would like some Science Information, the “Ask a Librarian” feature on the LOC website has been helpful for me. Here is the link: http://www.loc.gov/rr/askalib/ Also, give “everyday mysteries” a chance: http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/ Finally, I follow LOC on twitter. It’s kinda fun seeing what pops up randomly from them. You might be surprised. Again, thanks all. Linda