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Integrating Science and Language for all Students
Integrating Science and Language for all Students
NYSED's Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL), in association with the Office of Curriculum and Instruction, has released Integrating Science and Language for All Students with a Focus on English Language Learners, a series of seven new webinars and topic briefs to support P-12 Science Learning Standards for ELLs and MLs.
Materials were constructed to build the instructional capacity of English as a New Language (ENL) and science educators and is based on cutting-edge research on integrating science and language for ELLs and all students.
This series has been created for NYSED by NYU researchers Dr. Okhee Lee, Dr. Lorena Llosa, Dr. Alison Haas, and Dr. Scott Grapin.
Questions pertaining to the Integrating Science and Language initiative can be directed to the Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages at obewl@nysed.gov or (518) 474-8775.
Sincerely,
The Office of Curriculum and Instruction
Teaching Matters
Teaching Matters
@SCHOOL ANYTIME Interactive Student Projects
3-10 day student projects for teachers to customize while students learn remotely.
3-10 day student projects for teachers to customize while students learn remotely.
Customize based on ELL, IEP, Standards, Grade Level and Subject
nys-blueprint-for-ell-success.pdfThese lesson plans, printables, activities, and references will enrich your classroom study of Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn about Mexico's Day of the Dead, play mariachi music, practice Spanish vocabulary, discover the customs and traditions of Hispanic heritage, play Puerto Rico's circle game, create your own musical instruments, learn about the Spanish-language influence on English, and much more.www.teachervision.com/holidays/hispanic-heritage-month?utm_source=Maropost&utm_campaign=great_stuff_09232020&utm_medium=email&utm_content=hispanic_heritage_month
Written especially for parents, Growing Readers provides monthly tips for raising strong readers and writers. Schools and PTAs can add these preformatted briefs to their parent newsletters. Growing Readers is also a great resource for libraries and community literacy organizations. (MATERIALS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH)
Intervention for
Intervention for
EL Students- Driven by Data
EL Students- Driven by Data
FREE white paper includes checklist for educators considering digital intervention software for English Learners
It takes more than word translation to help English language learners and biliteracy students succeed. Robust, actionable data that helps pinpoint where students struggle is key for intervention that works. “Driving Growth For English Learners” explores how to use data that prescribes critical intervention and helps educators understand how to differentiate instruction with blended learning for English learners and biliteracy students.
For learning in school and remotely at home, see how implementing a data-based approach helps meet English learners where they are to bridge knowledge gaps.
Get the white paper to discover:
How three schools achieved results by using a digital approach
A 4-point checklist to use when considering digital intervention software
Best practices to drive teacher buy-in and implementation of a data-driven approach
We are delighted to announce that the L.I. RBERN has created a YouTube Channel containing recordings of all of our webinars plus some additional screencast content.
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Resources for Schools and Districts Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis
Resources for Schools and Districts Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis
Music in Spanish with the Story -These videos in have music combined with stories in Spanish.
Resources for Spanish Speakers-This site, sponsored by the Department of Education, provides links for Spanish speaking parents of school-age children. It also includes answers to frequently asked questions, a resource center with publications and materials, a general information center, and assistance for parents in need of financial support to aid their child's education.
Sesame Street for Kids Familiar Sesame Street characters help young children learn the basics of literacy to prepare them for success as they enter school. The site includes some activities in Spanish.
PBS: A Place of Our Own- A Place of Our Own is the companion Web site to the daily Californian television series "A Place of Our Own" (and "Los Niños en Su Casa" in Spanish). The Web site, along with the TV series and an outreach program, are directed toward child care providers and share ways to help children to acquire developmental skills, language, and literacy. On the Web site, information and episode resources are organized by key topics, such as Brain Development and Health & Safety.
Primera Escula- This Spanish-only site has themed units for preschool classrooms. Activities based around animals and letters, as well as hands-on activities and coloring pages, are highlighted here.
National Geographic Learning -Differentiated themed sets, reading programs, magazines, and content-based fiction materials created for ELLs and struggling readers. Strong emphasis on understanding science, social studies, and math content while improving literacy skills.
NY Public Library: E Books -This website allows New York Public Library users to browse the system's free online collection of audiobooks, e-books, video, and more. While users must have a NYPL card to access the database, it offers a helpful example of the kinds of resources that more libraries are using. Audiobooks are also available in Spanish.
EL Brainpop - Interactive lessons on English for students of all ages; short movies, vocabulary and grammar exercises
Read Works- Great resource for teachers and students. Reading passages available. Can assign passages, or easily turn into a Google Classroom assignment. Great for student to practice reading (at their level), listening (there are texts that are available in audio, and responding to questions.
Read Write Think- Great resource for teachers and students. Pre-created lessons on various topics, organizers, materials ready to be scaffolded. Great for reading and writing.
StarFall (K-3) - Phonics practice
Story Online- Read alouds with a large range of fiction books
SIOP Lessons/Resources- SIOP lessons for teachers in need of supplementing work.
Achieve the Core- EL Resources for speaking and discussion.
Lead for Literacy- Lessons and resources for teachers for ELA support for EL
Read and Write- Read&Write is a Chrome extension that supports reading and writing. This web-friendly toolbar offers options for text-to-speech, word prediction, speech to text, custom vocabulary lists, and more. (30 day free trial)
ESL Videos- Videos and quizzes to support with second language acquisition.
ChatterPix- Application for students to use that allows them to record themselves and add sound/images as an avatar.
BookFlix- Scholastic BookFlix is an online resource available at no cost through the District of Columbia Public Library Web site for DC library card holders, and for purchase through Scholastic.com. BookFlix offers high-quality Flash video picture books to link fact and fiction and to promote early reading skills. Some materials are available in Spanish.
Khan Academy- Math support in multiple languages
International Children's Digital Library- Free digitized picture books in multiple languages. Great for ESL students
PebbleGo- PebbleGo is a curricular content hub specifically designed for K-3 students. Packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports for students of all abilities, it boosts engagement and fosters independent learning in core subject areas. Your students will love exploring PebbleGo time and time again.
Cinco Puntos Press- Cinco Puntos Press publishes a variety of titles for children, teens, and adults, many of which originate in the Southwestern United States. Their titles include many bilingual books, CDs, early readers, and folktales.
Graphic Organizers- Education Place is Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's website for teachers. Resources offered include graphic organizers in English and Spanish, such as story maps, word webs, and KWL charts.
BookCreator- Combine text, images, audio and video to create ebooks.
Common Lit - Fiction and nonfiction texts' options for read aloud, translate in 20+ languages includes guiding questions, assessment and discussion.
DuoLingo- Interactive learning lessons in multiple languages.
Epic!- Books in English and Spanish with a large catalog of nonfiction and faction as well as subject matter.
Flipgrid- Tool for students/teachers, can upload short videos. Great for students to practice speaking.
NewsELA- Accessible, standards-aligned content that excites at their fingertips so they can focus on what matters - inspiring a love of learning for life.
Ted Ed- Tool for students/teachers can listen to various educational topics. Great for students to practice listening.
Ed Puzzle- A way to add questions to videos. This is a great way to engage students with authentic resources.
(COERLL) The Center for Open Educational Resources for Language Learning -Provides resources (materials and best practices) that can be employed in a variety of settings to improve the teaching and learning of foreign languages.
American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese- This page includes links to classroom resources related to the teaching and learning of Spanish and Portuguese as well as general resources for teaching and learning online.
TodoELE -Provides resources (materials and bestTodoele allows students to explore/learn grammar through songs and videos. Also, every lesson/topic has activities for different levels in Spanish. Students practice all Modes of Communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational practices) that can be employed in a variety of settings to improve the teaching and learning of foreign languages.
BBC Mundo- BBCmundo allows students to practice close reading strategies, explore multiple-choice questions, and gain an understanding of the major themes in World Language, according to the College Board. Students practice all Modes of Communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational)
World Languages a la Carte-This web page has lessons ready from REALIDADES textbook. Videos, presentations, activities, and links. Students practice all Modes of Communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational)
Audiolingua- Authentic recordings in 13 available languages. Can be filtered according to proficiency level (attention: These are European proficiency levels, such as A1, B1, C1, etc. A = novice; B = intermediate; C = advanced).
Pachas en Peru- Over 100 free videos about Peru, with interviews in Spanish, and some linked activities.
Estudia Feliz- Estudia Feliz helps students to learn Spanish through reading, songs, short stories. This platform enhances reading comprehension, grammar, listening, writing, and cultural activities. Students practice all Modes of Communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational) (Spanish, French, Chinese, and English)
Fluent Key- Videos with embedded comprehension questions, in a variety of languages, by proficiency level Some videos are authentic resources.
Salsa- Great for early language learners, developed by PBS. Traditional folktales retold with puppets, not from the target culture, but all in Spanish.
Spanish Town- Spanish town allows students (beginners) to learn Spanish through conversations, grammar, and extension activities per topic. Students have videos, puzzles, and worksheets. Students practice two Modes of Communication (Interpretive and Interpersonal)
Conjuguemos- Conjuguemos is an excellent source to practice grammar from beginner to advanced levels. Students practice two Modes of Communication (Interpretive and Interpersonal )
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