Even though this link appeals more towards teachers of ELL students, I believe that it has good information for any general teacher. The strategies it has are pretty good and what works for ELL students can also work for any other student.
Monthly Archives: September 2013
Differences and Similarities in Languages
Differences and Similarities in Languages
When working with ELL students is important that we as educators know how the native language of the student is structured so that we can help students learn English. This link will take you to a page where you can select the language you want to learn about and it will tell you some differences and similarities between that language and English
Teaching Tips
Here you will find many different teaching tools and tips for teaching ELL students
http://www.everythingesl.net/inservices/bics_calp.php
http://www.everythingesl.net/inservices/bics_calp.php
This link will help you understand the language process that many ELL students go through as they are learning a new language. Just because they can understand the social language does not mean they can understand it academically.
WIDA
This like will take you to WIDA website. In this website you will read about WIDA Standards, which are the standards that Kentucky has for ESL students. The website also talks about Can Do descriptors, which are descriptions of what the students can do at certain levels of English proficiency
introduction
I want to tell you a little bit about myself. I was born and raised in Mexico. I lived there until I was 13 years old. I came to the United States in 2002 and I started school since then. I was and still am an ESL (English as a Second Language) student. Learning a new language can be difficult for any kid or adult, and so it was for me. I finished high school and college and now I work with ESL students and I help them learn not just a new language but also a new culture. I had great teachers that inspired me to do what I am doing and I hope that I get to do the same.
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