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EL Resources for Elementary ELLs

Reading & Writing Foundational Skills Phonemic Awareness - identify and manipulate phonemes in words and understand oral sounds work together to make words Phonics - relationship between phonemes and graphemes to recognize words they know and to learn words they do not Vocabulary Development - using what is known about meanings and pronunciations of words for communication Reading Fluency, Including Oral Reading Skills - read words quickly and correctly Reading Comprehension Strategies - combining reading skills to be able to read

Antunex, B. (2018). English Language Learners and the Five Essential Components of Reading Instruction. Reading Rockets. Retrieved from https://www.readingrockets.org

Reading & Writing Instructional Skills - meaningful instruction so that students can manipulate words and sounds - phonemic awareness while using explicitly teaching vocabulary words, meaning, and pronunciation - meshing phenomic awareness in English and student's native language - language games, word walls, songs and poems with rhythm and repetition - functions of print - vocabulary as part of daily curriculum through conversations and listening - participation in read-alouds, read along with other readers, listen to audiobooks - opportunity to gain literacy skills in English and native language...

Antunex, B. (2018). English Language Learners and the Five Essential Components of Reading Instruction. Reading Rockets. Retrieved from https://www.readingrockets.org

Reading and Writing Technology Tools - Infographics - Digital Word Wall - PB Works or Popplet - Graphic Organizers - Digital Storytelling

Siefert, B. (2017). Tech Tools to Support English Learners Literacy and Language Development. Literacy Daily. Retrieved from https://www.literacyworldwide.org

Grouping Strategies and Cooperative Learning - Round Robin - Roundtable - Writearound - Numbered Heads Together - Team Jigsaw - Tea Party - Literature Circles

Colorincolorado! (2009). Cooperative Learning Strategies. Retrieved from https://www.colorincolorado.org

Math - Utilize Bilingual Faculty and Support Staff - Set High Expectations with a Rigorous Curriculum - Use Visual Contexts and Manipulatives - Implement Personalized, Individualized, and Blended Models - Use Assessment That is Balanced and Dynamic - Increase Engagement and Motivation

DreamBox Learn. (2017). Six Strategies to Help ELLs Succeed in Math and 9 Free Math Activities for K-8 Ells. Retrieved from https://www.dreambox.com

Science - FOSS Kit - Full Open Science System - Butterfly Unit - Drawing pictures, labeling the stages in the life cycle, writing in journals, read books on subject - Reflectios on ESL Science Curriculum - Collaboration between ESL and classroom teachers

ColorinColorado. (2018). Using Science to Develop ELLs' Language Skills. Reading Rockets. Retrieved from https://www.readingrockets.org

Social Studies Vocabulary and Language Skills Development Promoting Interactive Learning Between ELLs and English-speaking Students Making Text in English More Comprehensible Accommodating a Variety of Learning Styles Comparing Native American Cultures Expansion of the U.S. Identify Coming of Age Being a Good Citizen

Curz, B. & Thornton, S. (2009). Social Studies for English Language Learners: Teaching Social Studies that Matters National Council for the Social Studies. Retrieved from https://www.socialstudies.org

EL Resources Wiki - Part 2

Listening and Speaking Skills for Elementary EL Students - Listen with Purpose - watching videos on computer in English - From Passive to Active - answer questions about video - Clear Instructions - Use Variety - Keep it Real - TV commercials, weather reports, podcasts - Do the Work - Daily, short listening exercises - Teach Them to Check - ask peers for help with work

Pesce, C. (2018). Help Your ESL Students Improve Their Listening. Busy Teacher. Retrieved from https://busyteacher.org

Speaking - Use Picture Prompts and Brainstorming - Memory Game - Adjectives All Around - Allot Time Every Day for Speaking - Keep Activity Fun and Simple - Aim for Balance Between Speaking and Listening - Back-up Plan for Class ad Students Who Are Withdrawn - Diverse and Creative

Sasson, D. (2018). How to Improve Speaking Skills in the ESL Classroom. Teaching Community. Retrieved from https://teaching.monster.com

Grammar and Vocabulary Development Strategies - Label Objects - Word Walls - Pop Culture Iconography - Weekly Word Charts - Context Clues - Vocabulary Improv - Vocabulary Games - Vocabulary Activities

Vocab Gal. (2018). 8 Strategies of Teaching ELL Students Vocabulary Words. English Language Arts Blog. Retrieved from https://www.sadlier.com

Comprehensible Input - Diversify the Sources of Input - Use Labels and Visual Tools - Have Story Time - linguistically appropriate, culturally related, socially connected - Adopt FluentU as a Teaching Tool - real-world videos into English Learning Lessons - Narrow Reading - master on thing at a time - List Work - work in pairs to accomplish a multi-step task - Songs and Nursery Rhymes - Play Games - ESL Simon Says

Chou, E. (2018). 8 Keys for Bringing Comprehensible Input into Your ESL Classroom. FluentU. Retrieved from https://www.fluentu.com

Feedback - Be as Specific as Possible - Sooner the Better - Address the Learner's Advancement Toward a Goal - Present Feedback Carefully - Involve Learners in the Process

Stenger, M. (2014). 5 Research-Based Tips for Providing Students with Meaningful Feedback. Edutopia. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org

Building Background - Pretest with Partners - Word Wall - Questioning - Link Concepts to Students Background Experiences - Explicit Links Made from Old Learning to New Learning - Vocabulary Development

Weebly. (2015). What is Building Background? Strategies for Students. Retrieved from https://spedellreadingstrategies.weebly.com

Student Engagement - Stand Up Sit Down - Thumbs Up Thumbs Down - Secret Answer - Response Cards - Think-Pair-Share - Quick Writes - One Word Splash - Quick Draw - Gallery Walk - A-Z Topic Summary - 3-2-1 - Find Your Match - Dictation

Young, S. (2015). 14 Classroom Activities That Increase Student Engagement. Reading Horizons. Retrieved from https://www.readinghorizons.com

Technology Tools - Film and Video - Apps - Digital Field Trips - Podcasts - Pen Pals - Web Quests - Online Games

Zakhareuski, A. (2018). 10 Modern Ways to Use Technology in ESL Instruction. Busy Teacher. Retrieved from https://busyteacher.org

Math - Create Vocabulary Banks - Use Manipulatives - Modify Teacher Talk and Practice Wait Time - Elicit Nonverbal Responses - Use Sentence Frames - Design Questions and Prompts for Different Proficiency Levels - Use Prompts to Support Students Responses - Consider Language and Math Skills when Grouping Students - Utilize Partner Talk - As for Choral Responses

Scholastic. (2018). 10 Ways to Help ELLs Succeed in Math. Book Wizard. Retrieved from https://www.scholastic.com