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Second Language Literacy:
In the summer of 2019, I participated in the University of New Mexico's TESOL Summer Institute Program at La Mesa Elementary. During this time, I was placed in a Kindergarten classroom and experienced first-hand working with young students who are currently not proficient in English and are in the process of developing their English language skills. One important activity that I did daily with several students was writing in our Dialogue Journals. This activity allowed me to support the young students in communicating their thoughts through written communication, along with develop a one on one relationship with the students.
Dialogue Journal Christine Martinez
Objective/Purpose:
To support students in communicating their thoughts through written communication.
For students to feel a sense of community.
To develop one on one relationships with students.
When to Use:
Anytime but often best to start early in the year and then continue throughout the year.
Teaching/Step by Step Procedure:
Set up a system within your classroom on how the journaling will work- where journals will be housed, what might they look like etc.
Create or establish journals together; students can draw/ illustrate on their journals to make it their own.
Set a specific time and time limit during the day (everyday) for journaling.
Teacher may first write to the students.
Use a letter format.
Neither criticize nor correct students’ misspellings. mechanics, awkward syntax. Instead, when you write, model correctness.
Begin journaling.
It is important that students have consistent responses from the teacher.
Why this Strategy Applies to ELL/Bilingual Students
Allows for a comfort zone when using written language.
Demonstrates acceptance of writing ability, language, and culture.
Builds confidence.
Supports students in developing their second language.
Opens a more relaxed and comfortable form of communication.
Students can practice language skills in a safe setting, without having to worry about spelling, mechanics, and/or grammar. There is no worry about getting corrected.
Citation:
Donna Dow Anaya y García, PhD. Second Language Literacy PowerPoint
Hayes, Bahruth, Kessler, Literacy con cariño, begins on page 31.
Teaching Engl as Sec Language
This course gave me the opportunity to learn about the GLAD Strategies and the importance of making texts accessible for ELLs. During the time that I was taking this course, I was also team teaching in a Kindergarten class at La Mesa Elementary. One assignment that I worked on was called Oral Language Assessment, this assignment required me to work with one student of my choice, read a story to the student, and then have the student retell the story to me.
Martinez_ Christine N_ Oral Language Assessment Form with Story .docxDiversity Strand for TESOL
Theor & Cultr Found Bil Educ
This class provided me with an abundance of information about the Importance of Language in Education. Assignments included Interviewing an individual who is an ELL. and a Debate Topic: Does Class Size Make a Difference on How Students Learn?
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