Did You Know?
On the bottom of the district's website, people will find a button to translate into different languages.
Translate pages on this site
ESL Rural Mural Northern ENL PLC
lstevens@oswego.org
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Did You Know?
The NYS Board of Regents voted to approve a new framework, known as the “portrait of a graduate,” that helps explain what it will take to earn a diploma after the Regents exams are phased out as a graduation requirement beginning in the 2027-28 school year.
Development of real-world skills • Enhanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills • Flexibility and creativity • Improved student engagement and motivation • Increased understanding of how different subjects relate to each
Mrs. Stevens' Strategies of the Month: September
Using Pictures (PWIM) to Promote Language Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ5W0pQRJlA&t=33s
Reading Strategies
https://sites.google.com/erlc.ca/ell/language-routines/reading
Oral Language
https://sites.google.com/erlc.ca/ell/language-routines/oral-language
Understanding the 5 Different Language Levels (Video)
This video explains what students can do at the 5 levels and offers some helpful strategies for teachers. For example, newcomer ELLs will need to start with basic vocabulary and survival skills. There may be a silent period while they listen and learn.
Begin by working on essential vocabulary with pictures and word walls to include greetings, classroom items and basic grammar.
Helpful Tips: From One of Our Favorite ENL Experts
I Have a New Multilingual Learner. What Do I Do? A Step-By-Step Guide – Seidlitz Education
-Scaffold up -Provide a bilingual glossary -learn a few words in the student's language -Label the classroom -Pronounce the student's name correctly -Don't use nicknames -Learn about the student -Pair with a buddy -Speak Slowly -Repeat -Write Lesson Objective on the board -Smile -Be consistent-Word walls with visuals -lots of books with pictures-Small groups -Technology, too
What to Look For in an ELL classroom https://www.valentinaesl.com/articles-for-educators/4-key-things-to-look-for-when-you-walk-into-a-room-that-supports-ells
ELL Resources https://padlet.com/hanna_hagaman/el-resources-5y64c1mxygg5
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