MES English

Listening comprehension: English learners at the entering (1), emerging (2), and developing (3) levels will demonstrate comprehension of vocabulary essential for grade-level content learning. They will play the online game “The Treasure Chest” to demonstrate their knowledge on naming body parts by answering a simple question. They will see an image of a body part and listen to the question “what is that?”  and then, they will select an answer after listening to three different choices.

Spelling: English learners at the developing (3) level will practice their spelling skills by playing “Collect the Stars.” An online game that has the students spell 10 words and earn stars and points for each successful attempt. They will practice a specific vocabulary subject (i.e. animals) by looking at a picture, listening to the word, and then spelling correctly the word by typing it with the screen keyboard.

Grammar: English learners at the emerging (2), and developing (3) levels will use the tool “Learn and Review” under the games menu, to learn vocabulary about plural nouns with irregular spelling. They have the option to see the vocabulary image and listen to the sound, they can also select the option of reading the word. After learning these words, students can check their knowledge by playing one of the “Questions” games. The sentence structure for this game is as follows: A. Are these (i.e. babies)?   B: Yes, they are. /No, they’re not.

Vocabulary: English learners at the entering (1), emerging (2), and developing (3) levels will play the online game “Memory” to become skilled on vocabulary words about feelings. They can choose from three game options: matching pictures, matching a picture with a word, or matching words. The picture cards have an embedded audio. After practicing the vocabulary, students will use the “The English Carnival” online game for conversation practice. Students will listen and repeat a question while looking at a ‘feeling’ image, and then select the yes /no answer.They will listen and repeat the following sentence pattern: A. Are you (i.e. sad)?  B. Yes, I am / No, I’m not.

Phonemic Awareness: English learners at the entering (1) level will practice their ability to hear, identify, and manipulate phonemes by using the phonics online game “Collect the Stars” under the initial sounds in the phonics menu. They will see an image, listen to the matching word and practice initial sound and letter recognition for consonants and short vowels. This game will support the early reading and writing skills of the English language learners by developing letter/ sound correspondence.