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judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to #ELLCHAT! I'm back from a trip out of the U.S. where I had poor internet connection & am happy to be here.

Participate in the upcoming #ELLCHAT by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/TtihYHTCPA

EduGladiators Mar 6 @ 9:01 PM EST

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EveryELLAdriane Mar 6 @ 9:01 PM EST

Love it! We MUST provide L1 ELs with opportunities to show what they have learned! #differentiation #ellchat

TanELLclassroom Mar 6 @ 8:00 PM EST

Differentiated a Sci test for an L1 EL by matching pic to vocab wrds instead of definitions (extended text) #eslchat #ellchat #chatesl

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:01 PM EST

Good evening, #ELLCHAT Aren’t you glad to see @JudieHaynes tonight? Me too!

In reply to @judiehaynes

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:01 PM EST

Tonight on #ELLCHAT we're discussing teaching science to ELLs. Please share your name, where you're from, and what you teach.

MrsSaid17 Mar 6 @ 9:03 PM EST

A1: Sarah Said, Director of EL, Illinois #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:03 PM EST

Thanks @KarenNemethEdM for moderating #ELLCHAT by herself when I was gone. Many thanks to @HSeslteacher for covering once for both of us.

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:01 PM EST

Good evening, #ELLCHAT Aren’t you glad to see @JudieHaynes tonight? Me too!
In reply to @judiehaynes

FloradTeach Mar 6 @ 9:03 PM EST

I'm an ESL/ISSP teacher, in for a bit #ELLCHAT

PeggyAshbrook Mar 6 @ 9:03 PM EST

Happy to be in my second ever Twitter chat #ELLCHAT @KarenNemethEdM #scienceisreal

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:37 PM EST

Join us at 9 PM ET for #ELLCHAT. We'll be discussing teaching science to #ELLs.

kalleeiverson Mar 6 @ 9:04 PM EST

Kallee, MI, K-12 ESL Instructional Coach #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:04 PM EST

Welcome! Hope you enjoy #ELLCHAT.

PeggyAshbrook Mar 6 @ 9:03 PM EST
Happy to be in my second ever Twitter chat #ELLCHAT @KarenNemethEdM #scienceisreal
In reply to @KarenNemethEdM
- judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:37 PM EST
  
  Join us at 9 PM ET for #ELLCHAT. We'll be discussing teaching science to #ELLs.

HSeslteacher Mar 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

Shaeley, K12 ESL instructional coach from Central Iowa on #ellchat tonight

PeggyAshbrook Mar 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

A1: Peggy Ashbrook, Virginia Columnist for @SandC_NSTA #ELLCHAT

In reply to @SandC_NSTA

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hi, Peggy! Welcome to #ELLCHAT @JudieHaynes will post questions every few minutes. We reply including #ELLCHAT and the A#

In reply to @PeggyAshbrook, @judiehaynes

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1 I’m Karen Nemeth, co-host of #ELLCHAT expert in early learning for ELLs/DLLs, author & consultant from eastern PA https://t.co/IWsYYGOL9i

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 We’re happy to have a member of National Science Teachers Association who is also active in #NAEYC @PeggyAshbrook #ELLCHAT

PeggyAshbrook Mar 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

A1: Peggy Ashbrook, Virginia Columnist for @SandC_NSTA #ELLCHAT
In reply to @SandC_NSTA

FloradTeach Mar 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

#ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

Q2) What challenges do ELLs face when earning about science ?

lfortewilliams Mar 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: Larissa HS ESL teacher from Indiana. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

.@judiehaynes Q2) What challenges do ELLs face when earning about science ? #ELLCHAT

In reply to @judiehaynes

kalleeiverson Mar 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

A2: vocabulary! #ellchat

AssignmentHelpN Mar 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

#coascd #eduality #EdVoice #ellchat #iechat #kinderchat Facts to Know Before Choosing Fashion Designing as a Career https://t.co/OG8sswnZES

ConorPWilliams Mar 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

Same Topic, Different Tongue: the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Report on Language Learning https://t.co/4ztTsX6ziw #ELLChat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:11 PM EST

A2) Science Instruction for ELLs https://t.co/ZgziCvpBdl #ELLCHAT

PeggyAshbrook Mar 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1: my happy place is where #science and #ECE overlap, a place for all children! #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:08 PM EST
A1 We’re happy to have a member of National Science Teachers Association who is also active in #NAEYC @PeggyAshbrook #ELLCHAT
- PeggyAshbrook Mar 6 @ 9:05 PM EST
  
  A1: Peggy Ashbrook, Virginia Columnist for @SandC_NSTA #ELLCHAT
  In reply to @SandC_NSTA

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

A2 Young DLLs/ELLs struggle since they have little background so tchrs try to “explain” in English. Colleges didn’t prep the tchrs! #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

A2) ELLs challenged when learning science content and language at the same time. #ELLCHAT

kalleeiverson Mar 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

#ELLCHAT https://t.co/kf7Sg4RBTO

EveryELLAdriane Mar 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

@judiehaynes Q2 Academic Vocabulary-always! Difficult at secondary level to simplify language when teaching about sci processes. #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes, @judiehaynes

FloradTeach Mar 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2 Vocabulary, ability to explain findings or results of experiments #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Mar 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2: Need for surface learning to connect experiments with science content. Sometime projects too vague or disconnected for ELLs #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2 PreK - 5 tchrs are all called upon to teach science in diverse classes, but few studied science in college - lack confidence #ELLCHAT

FloradTeach Mar 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2 lack of schema #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2) ELLs may lack background in scientific method. #ELLCHAT

massignmenthelp Mar 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

#coascd #eduality #EdVoice #ellchat #iechat #kinderchat 5 Signs Indicate that you Need to Hire Online Math Tutor https://t.co/KM38333Kxz

MrsSaid17 Mar 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: Ss who are ELs face challenge with Science with terms and text structure that they haven't been exposed to #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2 Some preK tchrs think science is ‘gravity’ or ‘echolocation’ but really - it’s how bugs move, plants grow, & balls roll! #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2 Yes - at all ages! #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2) ELLs may lack background in scientific method. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2) Directions are often multistep and complicated. #ELLCHAT

PeggyAshbrook Mar 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2 Young, preK, DLLs may have more hands on experience than other Ss, more responsibilities at home #ELLCHAT

MrsStills Mar 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

So many great chats going on right now! #tlap #Kinderchat #ellchat hoping to jump in tonight

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2 Yes! and that can be great foundation for science learning IF tchrs feel confident to use it #ELLCHAT

PeggyAshbrook Mar 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2 Young, preK, DLLs may have more hands on experience than other Ss, more responsibilities at home #ELLCHAT

FloradTeach Mar 6 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2 concrete vs abstract concepts, #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:18 PM EST

@MrsSaid17 What is TBE? #ELLCHAT

In reply to @MrsSaid17

MrsSaid17 Mar 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

this is why our TBE programs are so important.
In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2) Sentence structure in science textbooks is complex and passive voice is used. #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Mar 6 @ 9:19 PM EST

Yes to teaching ELLs discipline specific literacy practices of science. #ellchat

In reply to @MrsSaid17

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

A2 Yes and this is also true in PreK - tchrs don’t understand - see students losing interest and call it “challenging behavior” #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2) Directions are often multistep and complicated. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q3) What strategies do you use to teach science vocabulary to ELLs? #ELLCHAT

PeggyAshbrook Mar 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

A2: Direct experiences build vocabulary, finding time can be challenging #ELLCHAT

FloradTeach Mar 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2 Vocabulary, ability to explain findings or results of experiments #ELLCHAT

kmtrangel Mar 6 @ 9:21 PM EST

@judiehaynes true at all ages #ELLCHAT

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM, @judiehaynes

HSeslteacher Mar 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3: Connect science vocab to concrete objects, processes or at least provide context to enhance ELLs' understanding. #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3 In #earlyed research shows it is best to introduce info in L1 and explain connection between familiar words and new words in L2 #ELLCHAT

MrsSaid17 Mar 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3: with younger Ss picture books help scaffold information for Ss. Older Ss can create picture books to learn terms #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3 But, since many #earlyed tchrs have several languages in class - videos are also good way to intro science concepts & vocab #ELLCHAT

kalleeiverson Mar 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3: vocab squares to get familiar with the words, sentence stems to practice using the words #ellchat

FloradTeach Mar 6 @ 9:24 PM EST

A4 Lots of visuals, diagrams and translation when possible #ellchat

FloradTeach Feb 26 @ 7:31 PM EST

Translating a resource 4 r new refugee Ss so they can participate/learn grade 5 science. @ELLontario
In reply to @ELLontario

PeggyAshbrook Mar 6 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3: we must use the vocabulary consistently ourselves-"sphere" "force" #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q3) What strategies do you use to teach science vocabulary to ELLs? #ELLCHAT

MrsSaid17 Mar 6 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3: Bridging languages and creating bilingual anchor charts help Ss learn science terms.#ELLCHAT

kalleeiverson Mar 6 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3: also pictures, videos, real objects #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:25 PM EST

Q3) I loved using science to teach English to ELLs. Content is used to teach language. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3 I wrote this blog w/ quick strategies to help PreK DLLs learn science https://t.co/HQzxZQUt4i #ELLCHAT

kalleeiverson Mar 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3: most of our US-born ELs don't know the word in "home" language #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3) teach abstract ideas through hands-on and group work. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

a3 I always say if a child can understand “big” they can just as well understand “gigantic” Words matter! #ELLCHAT

In reply to @PeggyAshbrook

ValentinaESL Mar 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3 interactive word walls are excellent for teaching vocabulary. & Incorporating TPR brings it up another notch! @ScienceToolkit #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Mar 6 @ 9:28 PM EST

A3: @MnTESOLjournal article stresses use of vocab, not just memorizing words https://t.co/LixeglxdJ4 #ellchat

In reply to @MnTESOLjournal

ValentinaESL Mar 6 @ 9:28 PM EST

A #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:28 PM EST

A3) Resource: Strategies for Teaching Science to English Language Learners https://t.co/DX1oV4pmA9 #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:29 PM EST

A3 @judieHaynes and I often do workshops on collaborative approaches to learning for ELLs/DLLs - great for science! #ELLCHAT

In reply to @judiehaynes

ValentinaESL Mar 6 @ 9:29 PM EST

A3 select critical vocabulary & teach using total physical response #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:30 PM EST

A3) Effective Strategies for Teaching Science Vocabulary https://t.co/U7Ly24CkEt #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:31 PM EST

A3 Also critical for #earlyed Don’t come in with YOUR agenda - teach science in response to children’s interests. Start w/ familiar #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:31 PM EST

A3 When you start with topic child is interested in, you know they already have some prior knowledge to build on! #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:31 PM EST

Q4) 4. What books/materials/digital resources do you use to help ELLs learn about science? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:32 PM EST

A3 More strategies in this article for @NSTA https://t.co/zDUTugzHx5 #ELLCHAT

In reply to @NSTA

HSeslteacher Mar 6 @ 9:33 PM EST

A4: My favorites are Natl Geo books with photos, diagrams, & easy-to-understand language. #ELLchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:35 PM EST

A4 Apps by Peapod Labs allow children to follow their interests w/ lots of great photos/videos Try ABC Farm https://t.co/HiYqFshwlX #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Mar 6 @ 9:35 PM EST

Here's how to use total physical response TPR. https://t.co/4lvAYiZKet #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:35 PM EST

This is my absolute favorite too. I used them K-6 grades #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Mar 6 @ 9:33 PM EST

A4: My favorites are Natl Geo books with photos, diagrams, & easy-to-understand language. #ELLchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:36 PM EST

I wish you would video a lesson and share. #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Mar 6 @ 9:35 PM EST

Here's how to use total physical response TPR. https://t.co/4lvAYiZKet #ELLCHAT

MrsSaid17 Mar 6 @ 9:37 PM EST

A4: I'm a fan of different trade books per topic. #ELLCHAT

PeggyAshbrook Mar 6 @ 9:37 PM EST

A4: The water/sensory table! And weather observations, data collection thru drawings #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:31 PM EST

Q4) 4. What books/materials/digital resources do you use to help ELLs learn about science? #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Mar 6 @ 9:37 PM EST

I will do that. 😊@judiehaynes #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:36 PM EST
I wish you would video a lesson and share. #ELLCHAT
- ValentinaESL Mar 6 @ 9:35 PM EST
  
  Here's how to use total physical response TPR. https://t.co/4lvAYiZKet #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:38 PM EST

A4 Picture Science: Digital Photography to Teach Young Children https://t.co/wqNLS3Ayls #ELLCHAT

esmeraldalday Mar 6 @ 9:39 PM EST

I've done so much preteach of new concepts and vocab with anchor charts that include visuals and stems #ellchat

HSeslteacher Mar 6 @ 9:39 PM EST

A4: Here's PhET interactive simulation site States of Matter - https://t.co/Fwwmo8hl1L I've heard is good #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:40 PM EST

A4 This book has specially selectd lists of Spanish/English cognates in each domain including science words https://t.co/oTBRdr32Gx #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:41 PM EST

A4 Also - never forget to ask local museums for ideas - museum educators are stepping up to address diverse learners! #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:41 PM EST

A4 Resource: 5 Key Strategies for ELL Instruction https://t.co/vGhcnVSNKG #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:42 PM EST

Q5) Please share examples of successful science lessons, projects or activities ELLs #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:44 PM EST

A5 Here’s a video of an interesting bilingual science/literacy activity https://t.co/k0j0VftK2T #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Mar 6 @ 9:44 PM EST

A5: One of @MikeTodd00 HS ELLs wrote & illustrated book about water cycle from POV of drop of water. It was amazing! #ELLchat

In reply to @MikeTodd00

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:44 PM EST

A5) A thematic unit about frogs https://t.co/WIKhQ9OMIK #ELLCHAT

TwitLiveEvents Mar 6 @ 9:45 PM EST

March 06, 2017 at 10:00PM Twitter Chat - #ellchat #TwitterChat Visit https://t.co/52cTeoQ3Zw for more events.

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:46 PM EST

a5 A video example from Teaching at the Beginning studying new chicks home-school connections https://t.co/xx4GSEZk5a #ELLCHAT

esmeraldalday Mar 6 @ 9:47 PM EST

Here's a less pixelated example . Simple graphics, use of color. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:47 PM EST

A5) Science Experiments with eggs https://t.co/iAcVGzE1jN #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Mar 6 @ 9:49 PM EST

A5 matching word, picture, &'definition in cooperative groups #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Mar 6 @ 9:49 PM EST

A2: Found paper from @ELLStanford which explains features of science language that may challenge ELLs https://t.co/0Tkk9I3Tfk #ellchat

In reply to @ELLStanford

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:51 PM EST

Q6) How can we change the policies and practices of our colleagues to better ensure science learning for ELLs? #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Mar 6 @ 9:52 PM EST

A5 living and non living activity in cooperative groups using sentence stems& visuals #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:53 PM EST

A6 TOP PRIORITY: Require administrators to fully attend professional development w/ tchrs so they support science learning for ELLs #ELLCHAT

PeggyAshbrook Mar 6 @ 9:54 PM EST

Child ("peck peck") and teacher ("flutter") reminded me how important it is to use gestures #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:46 PM EST

a5 A video example from Teaching at the Beginning studying new chicks home-school connections https://t.co/xx4GSEZk5a #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:54 PM EST

A6 Other top priority: Expect teacher educators to upgrade their own knowledge/content to fit the needs of today’s diverse classes! #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Mar 6 @ 9:55 PM EST

A6: I'm all for collaborating & co-planning with science teachers to better support ELLs in their classes. #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:56 PM EST

A6 I agree - and this is another way well-informed admins can help by building time into tchr schedules for collaborating #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Mar 6 @ 9:55 PM EST

A6: I'm all for collaborating & co-planning with science teachers to better support ELLs in their classes. #ELLChat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:57 PM EST

I agree @KarenNemethEdM #ELLCHAT

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:53 PM EST

A6 TOP PRIORITY: Require administrators to fully attend professional development w/ tchrs so they support science learning for ELLs #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 6 @ 9:58 PM EST

A6 Ways admins can advance science learning for ELLs/DLLs: Planning time for tchrs, inclusive PD, access to resources #ELLCHAT