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12 Ways Classroom Teachers Can Support ELLs | Colorín Colorado
What are the advantages and disadvantages to using American Sign Language with English Learners? Some of the advantages of ASL to use with English language Learners are, visual aids, improved vocabulary, and building confidence. Some disadvantages are a lack of comprehension and pronunciation skills, and misconceptions about the language that is being translated. List at least 10 key words and phrases you would want your ELs to know (think about every day classroom situations and procedures). Some key words that I would want my English Language learners would be, summary, identify, because, help, eat, information, next, however, book, bye.