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judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Time for #ELLCHAT! Q1) Please post your name, your school and what level you teach.

HSeslteacher May 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A1: Shaeley, K12 ESL instructional coach from Central Iowa. Previously HS ESL. #ELLChat

Molly_Stov May 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT

@judiehaynes Molly Stovall, Nashville K-12 #ELLCHAT

Kathy_Vergara2 May 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A1 Kathy from Houston, TX. I teach 5th grade bilingual at Zwink #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A1) Judie Haynes, retired ESL teacher. currently author, & prof. dev. provider from NJ. #ELLCHAT

ESOL_Odyssey May 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A1: I'm Laurah, an Elementary ESOL Instructional Coach in Maryland! #ELLchat

EmilyAmieWitty May 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A1) Emily, 1st time on the chat; Literacy professor and coach for schools w ELLs grades 1-8 in NYC. #ELLCHAT

maggieessig May 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A1 Maggie from IL - EL/Bilingual Specialist/Consultant for @IL_Resource_Ctr & @Paridad_US #ellchat

Steff_Snell May 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A1: Steffany Snell, West Lawn, PA, K-5 ESL #ELLCHAT

eslmonica May 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@judiehaynes Monica Schnee, River Edge NJ K-1 #ellchat

Paridad_US May 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A1 Paridad Education Consulting - a group of EL/Bilingual education consultants that work around the US #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Welcome to #ELLCHAT! https://t.co/Fy5aIDSbN9

EmilyAmieWitty May 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A1) Emily, 1st time on the chat; Literacy professor and coach for schools w ELLs grades 1-8 in NYC. #ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn May 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1) Sharon Glenn, former K-7 ESL teacher and Rdg. Recovery too (especially interested tonight,) in IA now in PA. #ELLCHAT

eltcarmelita May 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1: Carmen from Kentucky K-5 ESL teacher #ellchat

kikadams88 May 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1 Kirsten, Woodville Wa, MS ELL #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1) Build you PLN and follow the participants on #ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn May 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@EmilyAmieWitty Welcome! You will be a great addition to our conversation. Hang w/ us anytime! #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1 hi - I'm Karen , cohost of #ellchat author/presenter on ELLs and DLLs in early childhood https://t.co/KPk1jEedyS

amgonza May 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Hello #ellchat. Anabel, ESL teacher from NC. Great topic tonight but can't stay long.

EmilyAmieWitty May 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Thank you! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/B52SsuBjmM

SharonJKGlenn May 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@EmilyAmieWitty Welcome! You will be a great addition to our conversation. Hang w/ us anytime! #ellchat

lfortewilliams May 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: Larissa from Indiana. HS social studies w/ELL Inclusion. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q2) What are the challenges for teaching ELLs to comprehend what they read? #ELLCHAT

Kathy_Vergara2 May 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2 definitely the developing vocabulary is a challenge to teach ELL comprehension. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2) ELLs have problems with the density of unfamilar vocabulary in a text #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher May 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2: Vocabulary is big challenge. Often a gap in how many words ELLs know compared to grade level expectations. #ELLChat

Steff_Snell May 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2: Vocabulary, real world connection #ELLCHAT

eslmonica May 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2 different schema or lack of it building background knowledge text density figurative language phonics vocab critical thinking #ellchat

EmilyAmieWitty May 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2) Vocabulary, lack of prior knowledge, cultural references, allusions #ELLCHAT this is esp. true w my Ss https://t.co/Ldhd9zINYJ

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q2) What are the challenges for teaching ELLs to comprehend what they read? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2 big challenge in prek is convincing teachers to build knowledge foundations in L1 first #ellchat

HSeslteacher May 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: Differences in text structures, by text type and/or cultural patterns make comprehension more challenging. #ELLChat

kikadams88 May 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2) Making sure comprehension measurement and questions match what they know, questions = writing or speaking, comp. =reading. #ellchat

SharonJKGlenn May 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2) In RR, you ask Does that look right? Does that sound right? Does that make sense? but those ?s don't always work w/ ELLs. #ellchat

Paridad_US May 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2 1 of our associates wrote a great blog on building background and CCSS https://t.co/yGmirRVkF4 #ellchat https://t.co/KuYAsdTJwb

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2 big challenge in prek is convincing teachers to build knowledge foundations in L1 first #ellchat

Kathy_Vergara2 May 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2 also, Ss have a limited background in their 1st language then it'll get in the way of comprehension. We must build 1st language #ELLCHAT

EmilyAmieWitty May 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Such a good point!! And not just for PreK #ELLCHAT https://t.co/XK6at47SxN

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2 big challenge in prek is convincing teachers to build knowledge foundations in L1 first #ellchat

kikadams88 May 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM I see that as a big problem in MS too, prior knowledge plays a big role. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2) abundance idioms and figurative language in text. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2 Many earlyed teachers think holding up a picture should be enough but really young ones don't even know what the picture is! #ellchat

tofubeth May 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2 Vocab, background knowledge, colloquialisms, humor, #ELLCHAT

eslmonica May 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM many times in prek -k it is not possible for tcrs to use L1, yes for SS so visuals or bilingual books if available #ellchat

Kathy_Vergara2 May 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@EmilyAmieWitty I agree with the lack of cultural reference...good point #ELLCHAT

lfortewilliams May 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: vocabulary and text structure. Esp expository text #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Please answer Q2 with A2 and so forth so. #ELLCHAT

EmilyAmieWitty May 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2) and multiple meanings so even if Ss knows one meaning, may still be lost bc context could be wrong #ELLCHAT https://t.co/l89MdvTNwX

HSeslteacher May 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2: Vocabulary is big challenge. Often a gap in how many words ELLs know compared to grade level expectations. #ELLChat

Kathy_Vergara2 May 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM building L1 is imperative and often overlooked in order to speed up the L2 acquisition process. #ELLCHAT

C_C_Mitchell May 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT

CHAT: Engaging the Families of English-Language Learners https://t.co/V1VEBHsYEQ #ellchat

SharonJKGlenn May 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2) ELLs often read much slower than their peers because they're trying to manage everything you all are mentioning in your tweets. #ellchat

Steff_Snell May 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@EmilyAmieWitty Good point! #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 also earlyed teachers don't realize that props and visuals are still passive and young ELLs need to act AND produce! #ellchat

eltcarmelita May 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: different text types and the purpose of that type (poem, narrative, etc) #ellchat

Kathy_Vergara2 May 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM we must build experiences #ELLCHAT

kikadams88 May 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: Comprehension includes knowing vocabulary in context, they can know a word but need to understand more than that as well. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Q2) We are talking about the challenges in teaching reading comprehension strategies to ELLs. #ELLCHAT

eslmonica May 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@judiehaynes A2 I like to begin modeling comp strats w/nonfiction tangible concrete easier to access then move on to literature #ellchat

kikadams88 May 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@Kathy_Vergara2 @KarenNemethEdM Agree! Even if we don't know their L1 we can still encourage their growth in it! #ELLCHAT

amgonza May 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT

5 Websites and Tech Tools to Motivate Reading Practice - https://t.co/M33ZPvLRFm via @Candace_Davies #ellchat

Kathy_Vergara2 May 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@eltcarmelita great point about understanding the authors purpose for writing #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2) unfamiliarity with drawing conclusions, analyzing characters and predicting outcomes #ELLCHAT

Kathy_Vergara2 May 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@kikadams88 YES! Common misconception! #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT

So for prek and k ELLs getting them to tell YOU about the story is key to comprehension that may be overlooked #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@eslmonica We aren't up to solutions yet. We're on challenges. #ELLCHAT

Steff_Snell May 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2: The language demands of the strategies are challenging! What does it mean to draw conclusions or analyze? #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2) word order, sentence structure and syntax can impede the reading comprehension of ELLs. #ELLCHAT

kikadams88 May 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2: T challenge - finding skills Ss have in L1 to help transfer skills to L2; Ss challenge - knowing how to transfer L1 skills #ellchat

eslmonica May 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@judiehaynes building experiences to access some of plots bridging different cultural scenarios where SS have no frame of reference #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT

3 ) What strategies do you use to explicitly teach reading comprehsion to ELLs #ELLCHAT

mazehr May 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Two strategies I use a lot for teaching reading: Have students read the text 1st in native language or teach graphic novels/books. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2 I think big challenge is time - ELLs need more time with info, more chances to work with It and time is hard to find #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@tofubeth Please be sure to put #ELLCHAT on your tweets so everyone sees them.

EmilyAmieWitty May 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2) Also not being able to monitor for meaning so ELLs can't articulate what they're confused about. Find this w native speakers #ELLCHAT

mazehr May 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Now I'm teaching Strange Fruit: Uncelebrated Narratives in Black History, graphic nonfiction by Joel Christian Gill. Accessible. #ELLCHAT

Every1deServes May 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT

So many of my refugee students lack background knowledge needed to visualize #ellchat

SharonJKGlenn May 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@Steff_Snell Agreed. So many times we need to define what they're being asked to do and then they are capable when understand task. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3) Resource Successful Strategies for teaching reading to middle grade ELLs https://t.co/W54UnsAgKB #ELLCHAT

kikadams88 May 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Can this be true for all Ss emerging in comprehension? How do we see this being more difficult for ells? #ellchat https://t.co/6hYJqMqzXB

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2) unfamiliarity with drawing conclusions, analyzing characters and predicting outcomes #ELLCHAT

eltcarmelita May 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: finding culturally responsive texts, engaging readers, building background knowledge in engaging ways, wordless books #ellchat

A_Human_Crisis May 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT

.@Every1deServes So many of my human students lack background knowledge needed to visualize #ellchat #HumanCrisis

EmilyAmieWitty May 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3) Modified Guided Reading, previewing vocabulary #ELLCHAT https://t.co/6fEtKhUhSe

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT

3 ) What strategies do you use to explicitly teach reading comprehsion to ELLs #ELLCHAT

eslmonica May 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3 use L1 build background knowledge, experientially if possible, pull key vocab to access text, use videos to support language #ellchat

mazehr May 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I appreciate how my students like to take turns reading aloud in pairs--even if they don't understand the words they sound out! #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3) Resource: What’s Different About Teaching Reading to ELLs https://t.co/rSKKBQ1NlK #ELLCHAT

Every1deServes May 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3 we use 5 finger retelling and frequent stops to check in. Thinking maps to fill in plot elements too #ellchat

HSeslteacher May 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@Every1deServes Can you elaborate on the 5 finger retelling strategy? #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A2 challenge I hear often: if it's better to teach reading in L1 first, how do you not just translate from Eng reading lesson? #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@kikadams88 Not all cultures teach the same strategies for reading. ELLs may have difficulty with language and concepts. #ELLCHAT

Steff_Snell May 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: Try to use the language everyday and model, model, model with read aloud, etc! #ELLCHAT

maggieessig May 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3 I use nonprint texts to teach rdg strategies - I've started putting all my nonprint strategies in 1 doc https://t.co/IKbZqkHQoR #ellchat

SharonJKGlenn May 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@judiehaynes I can see this being a helpful article for my content teaching peers in gr. 6-8. Thanks for sharing! #ELLCHAT

DdelaneyDiana May 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Hello #ellchat , I teach ELL Ss in grades1,3,4,5. A little late but interested in topic.

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A2 that's a big gap in our profession specially for prek and k #ELLCHAT https://t.co/LgokFVkrD1

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@kikadams88 Not all cultures teach the same strategies for reading. ELLs may have difficulty with language and concepts. #ELLCHAT

Steff_Snell May 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@Steff_Snell By "the language" I mean using words like analyze, draw conclusions, etc. #ELLCHAT

kikadams88 May 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3: Reciprocal reading - Ss become the teachers, each focus on one type of comprehension strategy, work together to understand #ellchat

Kathy_Vergara2 May 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3 front load vocabulary & background knowledge. Pre scan the text to determine the genre & how our brains will engage w/ it. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3) My blog on EL Reading Comprehension Strategies https://t.co/vFRzlyHtmK #ELLCHAT

Steff_Snell May 23 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Have to head out #ELLCHAT Thanks for some helpful info! See you next time!

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:30 PM EDT

a3 Selecting culturally appropriate children's books https://t.co/npKatTy6Vh #ELLCHAT

Kathy_Vergara2 May 23 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3 culturally reflective text is amazing for engagement & to tap into their background knowledge. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Q3) Model visualization techniques. Have ELLS imagine what is happening in the story. #ELLCHAT

cate_janice May 23 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3 read aloud picture books on a theme using scholastics knowledge quest think aloud vocab preview kwl & summary in journal #ellchat

DdelaneyDiana May 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3 I use graphic organizers to guide their thinking. I model and we have many discussions before they practice with partner. #ellchat

mazehr May 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT

I opened a few classes with having students read a text along with an audio book for Esperanza Rising. Just to mix things up. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3 Dialogic reading strategies for dual language learners https://t.co/1Bxtbq9dJq #ELLCHAT

eltcarmelita May 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3: There are many Kagan strategies that are very helpful, for example timed pair share for comprehension questions #ellchat

EmilyAmieWitty May 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3) Find this hard stimes when cultures are diff in class or texts reflect culture that my Ss don't share #ELLCHAT https://t.co/ZQOsYZUe4F

Kathy_Vergara2 May 23 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3 culturally reflective text is amazing for engagement & to tap into their background knowledge. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3) Have ELLs visualize what is happening in the story. Reading Comprehension Strategies https://t.co/vFRzlyHtmK #ELLCHAT

MrsYanong May 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Q3 i'm on same page as @maggieessig. Also Check out my close read flipbook for strategy and modeling ideas https://t.co/mvPd4zOTAH #ELLCHAT

JessRowan22 May 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A2 Teaching students how to know which words are essential for comp. & which are skippable when faced w/dauntingly complex passages #ELLCHAT

kikadams88 May 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@maggieessig Cool tool, thanks for sharing. I like how it covers many types of comprehension. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/YCnYR9USzO

maggieessig May 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3 I use nonprint texts to teach rdg strategies - I've started putting all my nonprint strategies in 1 doc https://t.co/IKbZqkHQoR #ellchat

DdelaneyDiana May 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3 My Ss like to sketch while reading. Gives me an idea of their misconceptions. #ellchat

mazehr May 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I do focus on actual strategies, too, but I believe first in compelling text. For example, I give away free comic books. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3) Teaching ELs to read nonfiction texts - https://t.co/Tn7IrY17Mc #ELLCHAT

eslmonica May 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3 thanks for resource will look to see how to match texts to readers worksp strategies then will select &share w/clsrm tcrs #ellchat

Kathy_Vergara2 May 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3 graphic organizers to draw conclusions, context clues & summary. #ELLCHAT

eltcarmelita May 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@DdelaneyDiana finding out misunderstandings is crucial! #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A3) I think making connections is key for reading comprehension. https://t.co/I7w2g0YplI #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A3 yes! Great way to actively process the info! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/A9IljZQjC3

DdelaneyDiana May 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3 My Ss like to sketch while reading. Gives me an idea of their misconceptions. #ellchat

Kathy_Vergara2 May 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@EmilyAmieWitty valid point. Great experience for cross-cultural awareness! #ELLCHAT

maggieessig May 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A3 I also had an academic conversation wall to help support students' discussions #ellchat https://t.co/J6oxLwTQ8n

SharonJKGlenn May 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Thanks for sharing this resource! I can see how it would be helpful to ELLs of many ages not just K-3. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/w8umoJpI1Z

MrsYanong May 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Q3 i'm on same page as @maggieessig. Also Check out my close read flipbook for strategy and modeling ideas https://t.co/mvPd4zOTAH #ELLCHAT

mazehr May 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT

What I'm trying to say is conveying the EXPERIENCE of reading is as important as the strategies. How can I hook them in? #ELLCHAT

tweets_angelina May 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT

a little late! a3: I think graphic organizers are really helpful, its a great tool to refer back to. #ELLCHAT

Kathy_Vergara2 May 23 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@DdelaneyDiana I also allow my Ss to sketch to help with their visualization. #ELLCHAT

EmilyAmieWitty May 23 @ 9:38 PM EDT

I find that trying to anticipate misunderstandings is also helpful #ELLCHAT https://t.co/VfxBGi4lLg

eltcarmelita May 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@DdelaneyDiana finding out misunderstandings is crucial! #ELLCHAT

kikadams88 May 23 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Thoughts on using audio books to increase comprehension? #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A3) Absolutely! We need to teach what is important in the text. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/4jZnQopN0d

JessRowan22 May 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A2 Teaching students how to know which words are essential for comp. & which are skippable when faced w/dauntingly complex passages #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL May 23 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Valentina from Tx. Jumping in late tonight #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A3 Storybook Reading for Young DLLs from #naeyc https://t.co/72paXePytb #ELLCHAT

DdelaneyDiana May 23 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A3 We spend a great deal of time on text structure. We use the text as mentor text for our own writing. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/Akagtd0FQR

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3) Teaching ELs to read nonfiction texts - https://t.co/Tn7IrY17Mc #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A3 yes - another reason why we have to get kids talking to support comprehension #ELLCHAT https://t.co/vA0f6QeEWU

eltcarmelita May 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@DdelaneyDiana finding out misunderstandings is crucial! #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@mazehr I think ELLs need to be pre-taught the vocabulary and concepts before they read. #ELLCHAT

maggieessig May 23 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Audiobooks are a great resource to teach reg andHOT skills to ELs. I still listen to audiobooks in the car! #ellchat https://t.co/SFMaRoUeaH

kikadams88 May 23 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Thoughts on using audio books to increase comprehension? #ellchat

sarahklein_edx May 23 @ 9:40 PM EDT

This is one of my favorite things to do with my ELL Ss! #ellchat https://t.co/AbQGe01TFj

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A3 yes! Great way to actively process the info! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/A9IljZQjC3
- DdelaneyDiana May 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT
  
  A3 My Ss like to sketch while reading. Gives me an idea of their misconceptions. #ellchat

eslmonica May 23 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@maggieessig zwiers et al have routine clarify expand build on partner's talk my K Ss love asking for clarification then adding #ellchat

MrsYanong May 23 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A3- when using text dependent Qs, ELs need support w sentence frames to turn thoughts into responses. https://t.co/Wysfsn1Ckt #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A3) Teaching ELs the features of nonfiction text aids comprehension. https://t.co/6QGV97loPA #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL May 23 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A3 interactive read alouds R a great way to teach S how to comprehend text. Model your thinking for them #ELLCHAT https://t.co/XWUryJA2Gz

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT

3 ) What strategies do you use to explicitly teach reading comprehsion to ELLs #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:41 PM EDT

4) ) What do you think of the claim that materials used to teach ELLs are over-simplified https://t.co/lEJ226uuK4 #ELLCHAT

sarahklein_edx May 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT

What are some strategies you use to help ELLs understand and engage in nonfiction? #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Q4) What do you think of the claim that materials used to teach ELLs are over-simplified https://t.co/ziRj1rAUwM… #ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn May 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@mazehr Agreed. I want them to feel like reading is to be enjoyed, a pleasurable activity not always something they have to do. #ellchat

Paridad_US May 23 @ 9:43 PM EDT

So important! Great resource, @MrsYanong! #ellchat https://t.co/G0GLwwKJge

MrsYanong May 23 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A3- when using text dependent Qs, ELs need support w sentence frames to turn thoughts into responses. https://t.co/Wysfsn1Ckt #ELLCHAT

Kathy_Vergara2 May 23 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@judiehaynes yes! We use the text features to scan the text and gain understanding! #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4 sadly, article didn't address preschool- I was hoping for answers! #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Agree! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/Y6qdVPt2nU

MrsYanong May 23 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A3- when using text dependent Qs, ELs need support w sentence frames to turn thoughts into responses. https://t.co/Wysfsn1Ckt #ELLCHAT

eslmonica May 23 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@mazehr agree picture walks reading to retell give opinion make connections favorite part good way to engage ss then do strats #ellchat

ValentinaESL May 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Lots of NF mentor texts. Nonfiction read alouds. Show kids what processes you go through as a reader of NF #ELLCHAT https://t.co/gfzD3Mdwkr

sarahklein_edx May 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT

What are some strategies you use to help ELLs understand and engage in nonfiction? #ellchat

TeachESLNow May 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@kikadams88 One thing: I have students sequence pictures w/ a partner the first time they hear a new text as I read it to them. #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher May 23 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4: I agree ELLs need exposure to more complex text structures. However, comprehensibility is central. Matched scaffolds essential #ELLChat

kikadams88 May 23 @ 9:45 PM EDT

I find this to be a problem with MS Ss, beginning ELs. Need simplified language without over-simple content #ellchat https://t.co/LcDw8CcD12

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Q4) What do you think of the claim that materials used to teach ELLs are over-simplified https://t.co/ziRj1rAUwM… #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A3 oh boy, I say this ALLLLL the time! We really need parents and admins to get over this too! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/q8H1SvOcL2

mcguire_ali May 23 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM Too much time spent learning letters, names and sounds. :(

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eltcarmelita May 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4: we need to scaffold, but not dumb down the text. Exposure allows for Ss to learn in context #ellchat

ValentinaESL May 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT

ELLs need plenty of opportunities to talk @ text. Sentence stems, visual supports and books that R just right fit #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4 anyone use https://t.co/wEjkhH1NE3 or @LanguageLizard catalogs? #ELLCHAT

mazehr May 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Pre-teaching vocab & concepts is good. I also try to avoid overkill. I like to make a visual dictionary. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/59A5fRbg4v

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@mazehr I think ELLs need to be pre-taught the vocabulary and concepts before they read. #ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn May 23 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@judiehaynes A4) I tried to open this link and it was not found. Is there another way to get to it? #ELLCHAT

DdelaneyDiana May 23 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A4 I agree, ELL Ss need to be exposed to multiple and authentic text. Not a textbook. #ellchat

sarahklein_edx May 23 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@judiehaynes A3 my colleagues and i focus on strategies for unknown words like picture clues, chunking words, etc. #ellchat

emilyfranESL May 23 @ 9:47 PM EDT

I should go to bed but I'm loving all the fascinating resources I'm getting @judiehaynes #ellchat

EmilyAmieWitty May 23 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4) ELL texts have support not simplified & w #reading online Ss toggle for vocab & click for addl info #ELLCHAT https://t.co/z2Po4whVEM

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Q4) What do you think of the claim that materials used to teach ELLs are over-simplified https://t.co/ziRj1rAUwM… #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4) People who are not in the classroom don't understand the ELLs we have sitting in front of us. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/9oSi0GZGYj

HSeslteacher May 23 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4: I agree ELLs need exposure to more complex text structures. However, comprehensibility is central. Matched scaffolds essential #ELLChat

eslmonica May 23 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4 for literature I use great authors not specific to ELs modify as I go good lit is essential way to learn about language culture #ellchat

Kathy_Vergara2 May 23 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@DdelaneyDiana absolutely! Authentic literature is key! #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A4) The demand for grade level complex texts is not reasonable for beginning & low intermediate ELLs. #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL May 23 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A4 ELLs shld receive text that matches their Lang &literacy level.That doesn't mean dumbed down-rather accommodated 2 mt Lang nds #ELLCHAT

DdelaneyDiana May 23 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Not familiar with the program. Do Ss like it? #ELLCHAT https://t.co/2nvOTihi7d

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4 anyone use https://t.co/wEjkhH1NE3 or @LanguageLizard catalogs? #ELLCHAT

mazehr May 23 @ 9:50 PM EDT

If we know our students well, it's easier to get the right fit. "Book Whisperer" is the phrase, right? #ELLCHAT https://t.co/ahetYGuZBx

ValentinaESL May 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT

ELLs need plenty of opportunities to talk @ text. Sentence stems, visual supports and books that R just right fit #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL May 23 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@DdelaneyDiana yes! multiple & authentic #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A4 I agree @judiehaynes - many times super simple IS needed to give ELL the beginning content knowledge #ELLCHAT

Kathy_Vergara2 May 23 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A4 We need to differentiate for the various levels to fit our ELLs needs. It's not a one size fits all! #ELLCHAT

Kathy_Vergara2 May 23 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A4 (pt 2) materials do not need to be overly simplified we as educators must scaffold to meet Ss needs. #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher May 23 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A4: Long-term ELLs need a supported challenge. Sometimes slow to adjust to levels if we aren't assessing frequently. #ELLchat

ValentinaESL May 23 @ 9:52 PM EDT

We must meet our S where they are. The reading level must match the S needs. But the goal/obj should be grade level appropriate #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A4) I love National Geographic. nonfiction books. I find the mixture of text and pictures, graphs, etc. aid comprehension. #ELLCHAT

eltcarmelita May 23 @ 9:52 PM EDT

💜💜🎉 exactly!#ellchat https://t.co/QcCXtwkcU1

Kathy_Vergara2 May 23 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A4 We need to differentiate for the various levels to fit our ELLs needs. It's not a one size fits all! #ELLCHAT

TeachESLNow May 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher Absolutely! And I would add they *must* have repeated comprehensible experiences of those complex texts. #familiar #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL May 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT

ELLs deserve equal access to grade level curriculum. That can happen in ADAPTED text to meet their literacy needs #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Q5) What changes has Common Core reading made in the way you teach ELLs to read. #ELLCHAT

emilyfranESL May 23 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A4) I use https://t.co/J3mcHNkGI1 and provide my students with complex text but scaffolds vocabulary! #ellchat

DdelaneyDiana May 23 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A4 I agree, scaffold with the help of visuals and videos to help Ss understand.#ellchat https://t.co/xoqXgC6DpZ

eltcarmelita May 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4: we need to scaffold, but not dumb down the text. Exposure allows for Ss to learn in context #ellchat

eltcarmelita May 23 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A4: In Early Elem it is common to stick to fiction picture books- gotta vary the texts! #ELLCHAT

mazehr May 23 @ 9:54 PM EDT

You're on to something that student misconceptions can really guide where we go next in our teaching. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/UInnGwWTUo

DdelaneyDiana May 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3 My Ss like to sketch while reading. Gives me an idea of their misconceptions. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A4 I also worry why teachers said it's so hard to find books & materials - could be they don't know where to look?? #ELLCHAT

eslmonica May 23 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A4 nat geo benchmark & newbridge are great for nonfiction @HSeslteacher even have modified texts per ELP #ellchat

MrsYanong May 23 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A4- yes-and not a one shot deal... Integrated content units allow time for texts at variety of complexities #ellchat https://t.co/55CdWbmLPA

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A4 I agree @judiehaynes - many times super simple IS needed to give ELL the beginning content knowledge #ELLCHAT

EmilyAmieWitty May 23 @ 9:55 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT Loving this group of professionals! Learning a great deal! So glad I found y'all!

kikadams88 May 23 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Repeated experiences are key! Pretty sure research supports 3x is the charm to retaining info. #ellchat https://t.co/FdTFYGYV8F

TeachESLNow May 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher Absolutely! And I would add they *must* have repeated comprehensible experiences of those complex texts. #familiar #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL May 23 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A5 TX has not adopted CC #ELLCHAT https://t.co/oNL99yIEtQ

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Q5) What changes has Common Core reading made in the way you teach ELLs to read. #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher May 23 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@emilyfranESL My blog post on how to use Rewordify https://t.co/fV6wRWwyIs #ELLChat

eslmonica May 23 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A4@KarenNemethEdM part of problem some great material shld be modified by us for ELs they shld not miss out on great authors #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A4) I agree. Beginning ELLs in 6th grade social studies class need a differentiated experience. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/Roi9Yf3I4C

Kathy_Vergara2 May 23 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A4 We need to differentiate for the various levels to fit our ELLs needs. It's not a one size fits all! #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher May 23 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Many great links & resources shared on #ELLChat tonight. Available via our @Diigo group https://t.co/a7b4mC6upa

EmilyAmieWitty May 23 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A5) good Q. I work in private schools so we have more flexibility w #CommonCore. What are others doing? #ELLCHAT https://t.co/d6GFNbuSIm

judiehaynes - Moderator May 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Q5) What changes has Common Core reading made in the way you teach ELLs to read. #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL May 23 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A4 put yourself in their shoes. If U moved 2 a new country, do u think u could handle grade level text right away? #ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn May 23 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Love these ideas- Makes sense to have them illustrate to learn their confusions and then use as a guide. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/wRhJZ0Riou

mazehr May 23 @ 9:54 PM EDT
You're on to something that student misconceptions can really guide where we go next in our teaching. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/UInnGwWTUo
- DdelaneyDiana May 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT
  
  A3 My Ss like to sketch while reading. Gives me an idea of their misconceptions. #ellchat

Paridad_US May 23 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A5 1 change is that all Ts are seeing listening and speaking as a priority now. Great opportunity for EL/biling Ts to collaborate #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 23 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Goodnight #ELLCHAT time to drive home from airport! Loved this topic so much I've been in the parking garage all this time. Thanks all!

eslmonica May 23 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A4 Good night everyone - thanks for another great chat! #ellchat