ESL
Ms. Shawna McDonald
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My name is Ms. McDonald and this is my sixth year as the campus ESL Facilitator and 22nd year as a teacher. I want you, the parents/guardians of my students, to know that we are a TEAM and I am here to help in any way I can. I will work closely with teachers to ensure all your student's needs and accommodations are met so they are able to learn and grow throughout the year. Please utilize all the resources on this page to help your student with their language and literacy skills.
My name is Ms. McDonald and this is my sixth year as the campus ESL Facilitator and 22nd year as a teacher. I want you, the parents/guardians of my students, to know that we are a TEAM and I am here to help in any way I can. I will work closely with teachers to ensure all your student's needs and accommodations are met so they are able to learn and grow throughout the year. Please utilize all the resources on this page to help your student with their language and literacy skills.
Mi nombre es Sra. McDonald y este es mi sexto año como facilitadora de ESL del campus y 22° año como maestra. Quiero que ustedes, los padres / tutores de mis estudiantes, sepan que somos un EQUIPO y que estoy aquí para ayudar en todo lo que pueda. Trabajaré en estrecha colaboración con los maestros para asegurar que se satisfagan todas las necesidades y adaptaciones de sus estudiantes para que puedan aprender y crecer durante el año. Utilice todos los recursos en esta página para ayudar a su estudiante con sus habilidades de lenguaje y alfabetización.
Linguistic support will look different than what I do at school but we can keep it simple and FUN! Below are some suggestions but you can modify them to fit your student.
If your student has any writing or reading work you can "chunk the assignment". Give your student sections or pieces to do at a time and allow them extra time if they need it.
Use blank organizers or idea webs to help them organize their writing.
You can help them with reading and writing by brainstorming out loud. I love to hear their ideas and thoughts before I have them write or answer questions because I can see their thought process and help guide them if they are confused by a concept.
Simply talking with them will also help with fluency and pronunciation as well as their listening skills.
Model pronunciation for them or clarify a term/phrase.
Vocabulary is always more fun with visuals or even physical activity! Show pictures to accompany words or go outside and throw a ball around. I have played Vocab Toss with my students over the years and they always enjoy it! Work on academic vocabulary (words specific to math, science, etc) as well as social vocabulary.
Keep it simple and enjoy learning with your students! I am only an email, call, or message away!
If you need ANYTHING or have any questions please contact me at mcdonalds@lisdtx.org.
You can also reach me using Parent Square. This is available on your computer or as an app on your phone and it will allow us to communicate in different languages with ease. Download the app on your phone and use this link ___ to join our class and we will be instantly connected!
Si necesita ALGO o tiene alguna pregunta, por favor contácteme en mcdonalds@lisdtx.org.
También puede comunicarse conmigo usando Parent Square. Está disponible en su computadora o en su teléfono como una aplicación que nos permitirá comunicarnos en diferentes idiomas con facilidad. Descargue la aplicación en su teléfono, o en cualquier dispositivo, y use esta enlace ___ a continuación para unirse a nuestra clase y nos conectaremos instantáneamente.
Parent Tips for TELPAS
Parent Tips for TELPAS
Consejos para padres sobre TELPAS
TELPAS is a state assessment that all EB students will take, in the spring, to evaluate their progress and proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the English language.
TELPAS es una evaluación estatal que todos los estudiantes EB tomarán, en la primavera, para evaluar su progreso y competencia en escuchar, hablar, leer y escribir en el idioma inglés.
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