Accommodation: Copy of Notes
Suitability
Recommended Domains:
Listening, Reading, Writing
Recommended Levels:
Entering (1) through Emerging (2)
Description
During these intital levels of language acquisition, students may find processing language auditorily and transferring it to written language challenging due to a lack of academic vocabulary. A copy of notes may be provided to students to ensure important information was not left out during the students' attempt at cpaturing important points.
Example
A science teacher pre-taught some content vocabulary and key concepts. During the the class, the student ws somewhat familiar with the pre-taught terms and was able to take most of the notes needed, but still missed a few ideas explained by thte teacher. The teacher provided him with a copy of the notes at the end of class so he could have access to all that was covered.
Observability
What it Sounds Like in the Classroom
Teacher
Student
"You did a great job taking notes. Here is a copy so you can make sure you didn't miss anything."
"I think I missed some of what you said."
"May I have a copy of the notes?"
What it Looks Like in the Classroom
Teacher
Student
Teacher provides a copy of notes, after the student attemepts to take notes independently.
The Cloze technique may be used as well to support note-taking, ensuring that the infomration the ML completed is correct.
The student does not become frustrated by trying to keep up with unfamiliar oral language and written text.
The student has the infomration needed to study and be successful.
Timeliness
When should the accommodation be removed?
The Provide Copy of Notes accommodation may be removed when the student can comprehend vocabulary used in oral and written explanations at that same rate as most of their peers. Most MLs do not require copies of notes beyond the Entering level (2), but some students occasionally require this accommodation through the Developing level (3). If you have questions, or feel your ML requires a change in their ILAP regarding this accommodation, please reach out to the ESOL teacher in your building to discuss the student's needs.
