Student analyzed song lyrics of a Russian song and was able to have a deeper understanding of the song's message and easily make connections. Provided Russian song lyrics with a written analysis in English with support from their home language.
Allow students to do their first draft of a piece of writing in their home language.
Encourage students to read classics and Shakespeare in their home language. Reach out to EAL section of Spectacle Lake Library for available titles.
In this example, the student has supported notetaking and unfamiliar vocabulary with use of home language.
Twitter - Include other languages in school tweets to reach the parents/guardians and students.