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KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Greetings! Happy to be back at #ELLCHAT tonight - to talk about getting to know our ELL students as school begins!

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1 Please share your name, where you’re from and what you teach, starting with A1 (match answer number to question number) #ELLCHAT

thecozyLC Aug 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1 I'm Rachel and I teach middle school SIFE in Nashville! #ELLChat

HSeslteacher Aug 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1: Shaeley, K12 ESL instructional coach from Central Iowa. Glad to be back to #ELLChat on Mondays!

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1 I’m Karen Nemeth, co-host of #ELLCHAT and I’m an author/speaker on supporting young ELLs in #preschool and early years (from PA)

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

We want to share and learn new ideas for welcoming our ELLs and getting their school year off to a great start on tonight’s #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Q2 Please share a beginning-of-the-year activity that supports a classroom that is inclusive to all students? #ELLCHAT

MsSalvac Aug 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Very exciting! I can't wait to send homework that SS actually want to do. :) #Kahoot #DitchBook #EdTech #Ellchat

KahootDaniella Aug 14 @ 8:17 PM EDT

thanks @jmattmiller 🙂 app is going to be fully released next month!
In reply to @dbozetarnik, @GetKahoot, @jmattmiller, @MsSalvac, @jmattmiller

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT - Hi all. Sorry to be late. I'm Judie Haynes and I'm a former ESL teacher and author.

emilyfranESL Aug 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: Emily - K-5 ESL teacher in concord, NC #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2- I asked students to write a biopoem using this frame. Biopoem https://t.co/2rtwvN9vOL #ELLCHAT

thecozyLC Aug 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: we did class affirmations and had students go around and write why each other are awesome, with this support #ellchat

girlinthewoods3 Aug 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: Lisa, prek-12 district EL coordinator, CT #ELLCHAT

emilyfranESL Aug 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: we read "My Name is Jorge" and we make poems about ourselves ! Kinda like "I Am Poems" #ELLCHAT

RachaelBegarly Aug 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: I'm a middle school ELL teacher in Columbia, TN. 😊 #EllChat

dmarigutierrez Aug 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1 Damaris, 3/4 Newcomer ESL, San Antonio TX #ELLCHAT

LydiaDudenas Aug 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: Lydia from Woodridge, IL. EL K-6 Resource #ELLchat

RachaelBegarly Aug 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: I'm new to my school. The kids and I are all making a digital autobiography with Disc. Ed or Sway (High level students) #EllChat

HSeslteacher Aug 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

I used to start with pair intros & then have ELLs create their Code. Courtesy of @MawiAsgedom #ELLchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2 Some #earlyed programs send scrapbook materials home to families in summe w/ picture instructions to create family stories #ELLCHAT

KarenElizLewis Aug 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Hi! Karen Lewis. ESL PD Specialist. Glad to see #ELLChat back to school!

HSeslteacher Aug 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: I used to start with pair intros & then have ELLs create their Code. Courtesy of @MawiAsgedom #ELLchat

KarenElizLewis Aug 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

My Name is Jorge is a gem! #ELLChat

emilyfranESL Aug 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: we read "My Name is Jorge" and we make poems about ourselves ! Kinda like "I Am Poems" #ELLCHAT

dmarigutierrez Aug 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 I always read "First Day Jitters" and "My name is Sangoal" to share how we are feeling (Ts r nervous 2) & honoring names #ELLCHAT

emilyfranESL Aug 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT

YES! it is!! @dmarigutierrez you mentioned another book with a girl character like this one right?!? #ELLchat

In reply to @KarenElizLewis, @dmarigutierrez

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2) I have students do an activity about their name at the beginning of the school year. What’s in a name? https://t.co/AcSOboZ6nS #ELLCHAT

KarenElizLewis Aug 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: we do a simple About Me book w/stems and pictures, using apps like Photostory or Shadow Puppet #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 - this is a great idea, but what about students who understand little or no English? #ELLCHAT - would be great to have in many languages

dmarigutierrez Aug 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 I always read "First Day Jitters" and "My name is Sangoal" to share how we are feeling (Ts r nervous 2) & honoring names #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2) Letter to My Incoming Students https://t.co/KpHO3DunAu #ELLCHAT

emilyfranESL Aug 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

It's a book about his live as a newcomer and it's a poems format! #ELLChat

In reply to @LydiaDudenas

girlinthewoods3 Aug 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

We write about our hopes and dreams for the school year. #ELLCHAT

emilyfranESL Aug 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

https://t.co/MZ7xdqacmE Here it is. #ELLchat

In reply to @LydiaDudenas

emilyfranESL Aug 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

This is great!! Give students opportunities to set goals is powerful! #ELLChat

girlinthewoods3 Aug 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

We write about our hopes and dreams for the school year. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2) Have students answers questions about their interests on an index card, Plan activities around those interests. #ELLCHAT

emilyfranESL Aug 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

YES! build lessons on what they want to learn create compelling lessons for them to be engage! #ELLchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2 this video from Teaching at the Beginning shows what 1st day is like for students who don’t understand https://t.co/Zu363xp6Xh #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Q3) How can the physical environment of your classroom help you get to know your ELLs?#ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Aug 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2: One resource for this type of activity about names is @mynamemyid_ https://t.co/1E9WZBOiD4 #ELLChat

In reply to @judiehaynes, @mynamemyid_

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Please remember to post your answers using A3 for Q3. It helps us all follow the chat. #ELLCHAT

AlexisMeschi Aug 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A2: I have all my Ss answer 10 questions about themselves then I share mine. It's a nice way to get to know each other #ELLchat

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3 I think schools should update environment before we even get to classroom. What images/languages are in hallways? front desk? #ELLchat

MsSalvac Aug 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3) A welcoming physical environment can relax ur #ELLs & open doors 2 communication. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Q3) How can the physical environment of your classroom help you get to know your ELLs?#ELLCHAT

misskennyesl Aug 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A2 #ELLChat I have students create heart maps or similar activity to tell class what is important to them. Displayed in the CR 4 community.

thecozyLC Aug 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3 on day one I took a picture of my Ss in front of this map connecting their pics to their home country on our "belonging board" #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3) Let students have a voice in their physical environment. (i.e. how the room is arranged, what's on the walls, etc) #ELLCHAT

MsSalvac Aug 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3) Great point! We have some very welcoming campuses in @SBISD #ellchat

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM, @SBISD

thecozyLC Aug 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3 forgot the picture! #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3 How do new students feel when they walk into building where very sign is English? Look what NYC posts. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Love it. I did that activity for many years and it's a great one. #ELLCHAT

thecozyLC Aug 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3 on day one I took a picture of my Ss in front of this map connecting their pics to their home country on our "belonging board" #ELLCHAT

AlexisMeschi Aug 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3: We have welcome signs at the door with different languages. #ELLCHAT

In reply to @judiehaynes

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 I like to have photos of the children, their families and neighborhood rather than purchased ‘multicultural’ posters. #ELLCHAT

emilyfranESL Aug 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3: making sure that our classrooms reflect our students' culture and language! Use decor as mirrors for Ss to identify n feel safe #ELLChat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3) Resource: First Days of School https://t.co/22KYXBQ9SO #ELLCHAT

LydiaDudenas Aug 14 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3: Board near entry. We also just had a mural painted that says Welcome in each of these languages! #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3 I agree! - but it means we have to find ways to learn about students BEFORE they start the 1st day. How to do it? #ELLCHAT

emilyfranESL Aug 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3: making sure that our classrooms reflect our students' culture and language! Use decor as mirrors for Ss to identify n feel safe #ELLChat

misskennyesl Aug 14 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3 #EllChat CR setup to facilitate discussion, environmental print in multiple languages, knick-knacks from diff cultures to spark convos

girlinthewoods3 Aug 14 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Our whole building is labeled throughout in English, Chinese, Spanish, and Haitian Creole #ELLCHAT

KarenElizLewis Aug 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Loved doing this with my newcomers. They drew flags, which we connected. The first thing we do is celebrate that you're here! #ELLCHAT

thecozyLC Aug 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3 forgot the picture! #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3) I also did this map using the language that students spoke at home. Many of my ELLs are born in the U.S. #ELLCHAT

thecozyLC Aug 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3 forgot the picture! #ellchat

emilyfranESL Aug 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT

#Homevisits phone calls. surveys #ELLchat

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

dmarigutierrez Aug 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Our campus bought signs and a carpet for the front office that has welcome in diff lang #ELLCHAT

DiGENLTech Aug 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Engagement is key for our ELLs! Make the learning relevant ! #ELLchat (aloha from Hawaii everyone..6hr difference !)

In reply to @emilyfranESL, @judiehaynes

emilyfranESL Aug 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT

WOW thats super awesome!!!! #ELLchat

In reply to @girlinthewoods3

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3 New kid, new school, new year AND new language! Tips here: https://t.co/K517AHjfoI #ELLCHAT

LydiaDudenas Aug 14 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3: Resource Ts know kids from yr to yr. Be an ambassador & visit Els in new classes and hi-light their bilingualism as an asset #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Q4) How do you include students who are newcomers in the class community? #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Aug 14 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3: Having books available native languages of ELLs or at least with characters they can relate to is also important for welcoming #ellchat

tmce0419 Aug 14 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3 Asking Ss for a picture of something that makes them feel proud to display in the CR 2 help w/ belonging & success identity #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Q3) How can the physical environment of your classroom help you get to know your ELLs?#ELLCHAT

DiGENLTech Aug 14 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3..I am going to do a hope and goal @flipgrid this year! Have Ss revisit at EOY and respond to prompt! Reflection #ELLCHAT

thecozyLC Aug 14 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4 this is easier when your class is all newcomers 😉 but we assign first day buddies for our new newbies! #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

emilyfranESL Aug 14 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4: we learned so many tips in #boostinAchievement! For example: allowing them to use native lang to engage in content #ELLChat

emilyfranESL Aug 14 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I'm trying this too!! #ELLChat

DiGENLTech Aug 14 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3..I am going to do a hope and goal @flipgrid this year! Have Ss revisit at EOY and respond to prompt! Reflection #ELLCHAT

dmarigutierrez Aug 14 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A3 Having their desk with their name & supplies for our newcomers eases their nerves & creates a welcoming environment #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Aug 14 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4: Creating shared texts based on Ss experience is something I learned from @MsSalvac & #Ellchat_BkClub 6.0 #ellchat

emilyfranESL Aug 14 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Perfect!! #ELLChat

In reply to @tmce0419

MsSalvac Aug 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A2) Tchr #SelfieKahoot on Day1. Then they each write/draw 1 fact abt themselves 2 make a class selfie. #gamify #CRT #ellchat #relationships

emilyfranESL Aug 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT

YES! it's definitely going to help with the speaking part of the test! :) #ELLchat

In reply to @DiGENLTech, @flipgrid

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4) Great idea! #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Aug 14 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4: Creating shared texts based on Ss experience is something I learned from @MsSalvac & #Ellchat_BkClub 6.0 #ellchat

emilyfranESL Aug 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT

I still have to make mine, but this is definitely something I want to do too! #ELLchat

In reply to @MsSalvac

DiGENLTech Aug 14 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Maybe we can do a joint grid!?! 👏👍#ellchat #flipgridfever @flipgrid

In reply to @emilyfranESL, @flipgrid, @flipgrid

misskennyesl Aug 14 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4 #ellchat assign a buddy. Allow Ss 2 answer in native Lang 1st. Provide Ss w survival Eng cheatsheet so basic comm. not biggest worry.

emilyfranESL Aug 14 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Sounds awesome! what grade levels do you teach?!? #ELLChat

In reply to @DiGENLTech, @flipgrid

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@EmilyFranESL@DiGENLTech. We're in the middle of a chat on the #ELLCHAT stream. Please go to DM for other convos. Thanks!

MsSalvac Aug 14 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4) Starts w realizing newcmers are every bit as intelligent as native Eng peers. Then challenging myself 2 show it w every lesson. #ellchat

DiGENLTech Aug 14 @ 9:43 PM EDT

High school 9-12! We could come up with something I'm sure 👍#ellchat #FlipGridFever

In reply to @emilyfranESL, @flipgrid

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4)Laminated labels to name the objects in your room in English & lang. of your ELLs. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4 Be intentional in thinking of tasks each child can do to contribute to setting up room or doing activities. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4 - yes! and many tchrs now include a QR code that can be scanned w/ tablet to HEAR the words too! Cool way to involve all! #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4)Laminated labels to name the objects in your room in English & lang. of your ELLs. #ELLCHAT

TwitLiveEvents Aug 14 @ 9:45 PM EDT

August 14, 2017 at 10:00PM Twitter Chat - #ellchat #TwitterChat Visit https://t.co/52cTeoysAW for more events.

HSeslteacher Aug 14 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4: #Booksnaps @MsSalvac Shared texts for newcomers #ELLChat #ELLChat_Bkclub @TaraMartinEDU

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5) What activities do you employ that help students get to know each other? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5 I think this has to be planned with intention as well - have an idea of which Ss will match well together to get started #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Aug 14 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A4: #Booksnaps @MsSalvac Shared texts for newcomers #ELLChat #ELLChat_Bkclub @TaraMartinEDU

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5 For younger children, may not be icebreakers - just help them get started playing together and keeping an eye on how it goes #ELLChat

LydiaDudenas Aug 14 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Yes! Play is powerful! #ELLchat

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A5 Fast 5 Gamechangets Help Diverse Young Children Respect Each Other https://t.co/s5DfwgmU7J #ELLCHAT

MIDTESOL Aug 14 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5: Activities to build community help #ELLs get to know each other. See book review by @JanMcClellanELL https://t.co/DZbdcg0F3B #ELLChat

HSeslteacher Aug 14 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5: Sharing their values & goals like in Code activity in A2 goes beyond just name, background & interests. #ELLChat

MsSalvac Aug 14 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A4) Wow! I'm honored by this beautiful #booksnap! And our newcomers can absolutely do #booksnaps! 💥👏👏⚡️#ellchat

HSeslteacher Aug 14 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A4: #Booksnaps @MsSalvac Shared texts for newcomers #ELLChat #ELLChat_Bkclub @TaraMartinEDU

TeachLikeALady Aug 14 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Ouch!!! #Truth #tnedu #ELLChat #HSGedchat

justintarte Aug 10 @ 5:02 PM EDT

An overflow of kids in our Tier 2 and Tier 3 groups isn't an intervention problem...it's a Tier 1 core instruction problem. #edchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Q5) I don't really understand how this works. Can you give us an idea? #ELLCHAT

MsSalvac Aug 14 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A4) Wow! I'm honored by this beautiful #booksnap! And our newcomers can absolutely do #booksnaps! 💥👏👏⚡️#ellchat
- HSeslteacher Aug 14 @ 9:49 PM EDT
  
  A4: #Booksnaps @MsSalvac Shared texts for newcomers #ELLChat #ELLChat_Bkclub @TaraMartinEDU

HSeslteacher Aug 14 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Still learning #Booksnaps (only my 2nd one). See https://t.co/TjgsL3k8Zg & https://t.co/k3q3VTlE4k from @TaraMartinEDU for details #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes, @TaraMartinEDU

MsSalvac Aug 14 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A5) Get to know each other activity for #ELLs: Again, #selfieKahoot They learn so much abt each other https://t.co/gonOYJdA0f #ellchat

dmarigutierrez Aug 14 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A5 👍🏽 💡 2 build a welcoming & inclusive classroom. Will use this year when planning activities 2 align 2 it https://t.co/lRo3MVsG1q #ELLChat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 14 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thanks for this. I tried to figure it out when I saw @MsSalvac mention it. This video makes it clear. #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Aug 14 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Still learning #Booksnaps (only my 2nd one). See https://t.co/TjgsL3k8Zg & https://t.co/k3q3VTlE4k from @TaraMartinEDU for details #ellchat
In reply to @judiehaynes, @TaraMartinEDU

dmarigutierrez Aug 14 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@Tolerance_org great resource for all teachers! #ellchat #Ellchat_BkClub

dmarigutierrez Aug 14 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A5 👍🏽 💡 2 build a welcoming & inclusive classroom. Will use this year when planning activities 2 align 2 it https://t.co/lRo3MVsG1q #ELLChat