Hot off the Press! You do not want to miss this edition! Great Strategies for English Learners!
Please check out this newsletter to learn more about strategies that work and specific data about the English Learners in your school community! Dive in and enjoy!
" If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart." --Nelson Mandela
Curiosity and the Scientific Method
Planting seeds of new learning through hands on learning experiences!
Students rolled up their sleeves and put their all into learning about pumpkins. The students learned new concepts and vocabulary all through real experiences. This experience has far reaching implications for learning transfer to the science and social studies units of study. Activities like these can make students feel included into American culture. ( Photos courtesy of Mark Twain)
Sorting by Attributes
Second grade students get involved in the world around them. Realia helps English Learners understand descriptive words.
Writing Skills Flourish with this key instructional strategy!
Using sentence frames can help students develop their writing skills. Sentence frames are scaffolding tools that promote more confidence in writing while allowing for gradual release as students become more independent authors. ( Photos courtesy of Wilder and Hanby)
Spreading our wings to connect language development through mathematical concepts!
Elementary EL students are spreading their wings and flying into the academic language of math. Here students created a model of an eagle's wing span. Students measured, discussed and were filled with awe over the enormity of an eagle.
Secondary ELs fly into reading with the UFLI Phonics Program!
Our secondary staff and students are enjoying the systematic approach to reading instruction with the UFLI ( University of Florida Literacy Institute) Program. The students soar into the science of reading phonics skills with hands on activities. ( Photo courtesy of the secondary schools)
Connecting Culture and Knowledge!
All learning takes place within the context of culture. As educators, we can begin with knowledge of cultural backgrounds. Looking for tips on how to grow as a culturally responsive educator? Check out this article.
