When it comes to communicating, gestures are a big part of it. But in different places an okay sign might not mean the same as it is to us. Here are some gestures that might be harmless to us but to many might be very insulting.
Monthly Archives: September 2013
Six steps into building students’ academic vocabulary
Six steps into building students’ academic vocabulary
Dr. Robert Manzano’s six steps process for learning vocabulary. The first three steps are to assist teachers into providing explicit instruction, the last three are to provide opportunities for students to practice and reinforce their vocabulary learning.
Teaching Literacy in English to K-5 English Learners
Teaching Literacy in English to K-5 English Learners
This link has different videos in how to teach literacy to kids who are learning English as a second language.
its-online.com
this website is for teachers of English. Here you will find magazzines and downloadable classroom activities. The link also has a community site for students where they can do online projects, blogs forums and even have penpals.
WIDA Training
This video is about learning more about what the WIDA program is. This video is more for general teachers than for ELL students, thou every one is welcome to see it.
blog
this link will take you to a very helpful blog
Blogs
this is also another blog for teachers that work with ESL students
Another Blog
Little Bridge
At voxED we’re committed to raising standards both in terms of learning outcomes for our students, and in the quality of ESL educational resources with innovative ESL strategies to help achieve these improvements in learning.
Reading and Writing Strategies
Reading and Writing Strategies
Reading and Writing are two areas that many students struggle with. ELL students are not different, and for them it is the last two areas that they will learn when it comes to learning a new language. These strategies are for helping students become better readers and writers.
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