#txeduchat Archive
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Sunday October 9, 2016
Welcome to tonight! Let's get started with Introductions! Tell us about YOU. Who & where RU, and what do you teach?
Hi all! Lee from CA, on my way to TX. EdTech Specialist.
Hi everyone, welcome to the chat! I'm Tom in N. TX and serve educators & learners in as learning consultant!
Hello, Nikki from TX. Good evening, ters!
Tanya from West, TX I teach engineering and dual credit government also watching debate as we are studying it in class 😞
Nathan and possibly moving to Australia or Canada
Welcome Lee, great to have you in the conversation tonight!
Multi-tasking with the debate here, too!
Meredith joining from SW Florida. LOVE this chat each week. Invention Support Specialist.
Hi everyone! Welcome! Chanmi from Bay Area, CA. Instructional Coach.
Hi, this is Ilce Perot, EL and Literacy Consultant with joining in from NYC
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Hi, matt from Houston. Doing two things at once tonight. Great topic!
Lindsay Bell, 1/2day PK T/ 1/2 day campus admin in Somerville ISD
Hello this is Melissa from Katy TX.
Hey Meredith, glad you could join us & hope all is well for you w/ the weather there:)
Hola from Central NJ, ESL Teacher, Elementary School.
Lorena Baker, 6th gr Social Studies teacher, Dodge City,KS
Kathy from Houston. Language instructional specialist
Jena Ball,CritterKin & NPHC creator tweeting from NC. I use story-driven PBL to teach kindness, empathy & literacy skills.
A1: Provide opportunity for discourse as learning process not just to check for understanding. https://t.co/PGr8UVmTOT
Hi, ESL/ISSP teacher in Canada. Celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend.
A1: Sentence frames, academic language with context, primary language support.
Yes watching debate-multi-tasking
A1 let them build thing and then explain what is happening
Hi Louise, glad you could join in!
Hello! I'm Michelle from Chicago. I'm an EL teacher for K-3 and have worked with EL's through middle school age for 19 years.
Julie-LIteracy K-6 in VA. I am also particpating in the chat and watching the debate :)
A1: pre-teaching vocabulary helps me. Especially since I have very specific content words
LOL! Our Sunday evenings are often shared. :-)
A1: Teaching vocabulary in context is necessary. Isolated lessons are not enough
Hola, I am ET, a Digital Learning Specialist for one of South Texas top districts.
Vocabulary mastery, allow Ss to verbally & write responses, provide audio-podcasts of lectures & notes
A1: I also let them do small group purposeful talk with seed questions
A1 in my opinion the #1 classroom strategy is to build relationships w/ Ss so they know u r here for them. Response is remarkable
I'm Nelly Kaakaty and I teach students with learning differences at an independent school in Dallas, TX!
Q1 of the debate was great - I am one of those that assign the devate
I have an open door to work in Australia
Good stuff sir, gets them working multiple modes if we have them reading, writing, talking & listening
A1 Frontloading vocab, visuals, use of 1st language,use of tech that supports their understanding
So important to provide opportunities for ELs to talk and listen in a safe environment.
Do any of you use any images along with the vocabulary to help ELs?
sometimes a word doesn't exist in their language but can be described
A1: picture support, preteaching, heterogeneous table groups to immerse them in the language
hi Louise! Are you in Burleson ISD? Jimerson is a great supt!
A1: Give Ss lots of think time and collaborative time to construct sentences.
Hands-on learning builds experiences and language as they learn language.
I like the idea of seeds. Give them something to chew on, digest, share & grow into something of their own making.
it isn't one side or another. It is the whole thing
A1-visuals, graphic organizers, vocabulary-addressing misconceptions, sentence frames, sentence starters
A1 Embedding language objectives into content objectives, academic conversations, movement, vocabulary building, collaboration
A1. Use a tech device that will share many different visuals of vocab word(s) being discussed is terrific.
Nonlinguistic representation in context. Pictures in isolation leave out relationships between concepts https://t.co/XJqPtw0qn9
A1: picture support, preteaching, heterogeneous table groups to immerse them in the language
Visuals are a must. For directions, content vocab, https://t.co/AF9dvsZX1D
Do any of you use any images along with the vocabulary to help ELs?
sometimes I have my Ss make picture dictionaries
Thank you for responding. Do you use images of real objects or drawings?
Yes! Definitely use images. https://t.co/tdehbhXqzE
Do any of you use any images along with the vocabulary to help ELs?
Yes, I do. Images with vocabulary helps recall. https://t.co/uRSR3eqcPo
Do any of you use any images along with the vocabulary to help ELs?
A1 Also being purposeful, targeted & focused in everything T does. Create opportunities 4 accountable talk & writing via content
Yes! Value and get to know the student first! S/he is not a problem to fix. https://t.co/2FoDZdnAcE
A1 in my opinion the #1 classroom strategy is to build relationships w/ Ss so they know u r here for them. Response is remarkable
Give Ss time to think their answers through, brain breaks, time for reflection & provide one-on-one face time to review topics
Sorry I am late-Terrie from Katy ISD.
A1. Explicit teaching, monitoring student progress, & opportunities for exploration are best practices for ELs (& all students!)
I have decided I am going to run for president in 2020 2 weeks ago
For me as well, always found best to set up dialogue opportunities to get back & forth between Ss/groups
A1: 2 me the best way 2 encourage EL learning is through the senses. Give them direct experiences they can touch, taste, smell.
Manny Garces, 7th grade writing teacher for LOs Fresnos CISD.
I try to use pics of real objects, also try to b aware of multicultural background of Ss so that all are represented
A1: Patience is key factor of serving ELs. Patience w/them & patience w/us as we learn their needs & our ability 2serve them.
A2 Provide opp for collaboration & choices to demonstrate understanding-makerspace, write, create, speak, debates, skits
A1 Technology, visuals and stems-print rich environment! Tech is a must to build all 4 domains!
A2 open your activities to be personalized by students. Let them put a little bit of themselves in their learning
It's tactile. Whenever you involve the senses, the info enters the brain along several pathways & sticks
Q1: Most important is to make genuine connections with ELLs, show them you care, and set high expectations.
A2- Give Ss opportunities to share their culture, bring in photos, write about their traditions, time to talk about their beliefs
Positive Cultures come from creating a safe place to fail, share ideas & learn from one another. Student voice is key
A2: i read bilingual text w/my class (S/E,our district has only S ELs) my kids love it and the smiles on my ELs faces says it all
Yes, sharing our culture should be a norm. https://t.co/2VxGAjCi9J
A2- Give Ss opportunities to share their culture, bring in photos, write about their traditions, time to talk about their beliefs
💖exactly!! By being patient we show we care, it's all about making connections.
A2 I ❤️ 2 use culturally relevant literature that mirrors Ss culture & struggles. Julia Alvarez & Alma Flor Ada R some of my fav
A2: Yes! When we embrace our students' cultures, we are validating their VOICE https://t.co/OD7ZQT64cg
A2: i read bilingual text w/my class (S/E,our district has only S ELs) my kids love it and the smiles on my ELs faces says it all
A2 in a classroom community each SS must be valued for their ethnicity! SS are willing to share if affective filter is low.
One of my favorite team building activities = or us all to do just that! Was amazing the connections we had!
Hi Janet! Glad to see you here on
A3 talking to students, sharing stories, truly listening to student feedback creates a supportive, positive, creative classroom
A1: Providing my ELLs with culturally relevant literature like David Rice's CRAZY LOCO.
A2 Need to show that our ELLs have a lot to share, have knowledge and experiences. Need to validate their intelligence
A2 Honor Ss culture through books, music, conversations, sharing, family connections regularly not through monthly celebrations
A2: Respect 4 & appreciation of differences MUST be a given. Also acknowledge each contributes a piece 2 our collective puzzle.
A2. Allow students from all backgrounds share experiences & teach others about their cultures and traditions to foster diversity
Question #3 coming up in a minute.
A2: allow Ss to celebrate and share their culture. We need to validate all parts of them, not just what fits our paradigm.
Well said. What a sad and boring place the world would be without diversity.
for all students, especially our ELs. https://t.co/qaykM8Q2Le
A2 I ❤️ 2 use culturally relevant literature that mirrors Ss culture & struggles. Julia Alvarez & Alma Flor Ada R some of my fav
A2: Recognize our own privilege. Start their first. If you really care about Ss you will empathize and meet their needs
Good evening I'm excited to hear all the great ideas for supporting ELLs. Bridget Visser, Literacy Specialist
💜💜💜 https://t.co/YVCv4Ve7r3
A2 I ❤️ 2 use culturally relevant literature that mirrors Ss culture & struggles. Julia Alvarez & Alma Flor Ada R some of my fav
A3 Diversity is a beautiful quality of our country we need to embrace it & share stories & our individuality should shine
Sorry to be late tonight... Jenny, 4th grade... in from Ohio
A2: I provide my young writers with opportunities to write their own poetry and flash fiction stories.
a3 Collaborative learning is awesome for our ELLs as their abilities shine through
Taught ESL in Japan & constantly ran into cultural differences. 1st I was upset, but came to respect if not agree w/their ways.
A2 Today's technology allows us 2 make connections outside our walls.Connect w/classrooms around the world where L's are from.
We MUST care & meet kids where they are & based on their individual needs, so true Shana!
A3 shouldn't all activities be collaboration not just ELLs
A2 Ss host a cultural day & present about their background/study language origins/ Ss create videos 2 share for SS units
Yes! We have to move away from "heroes and holidays" and expand horizons year-round
Glad you can join in, Jenny!
If we plan correctly we can get our learners used to using all modes & build confidence in second language
Not many of us have experiences like this to know how it feels to be on the other side. Thank you for sharing!
A3: I am a fan of story-driven PBL. It gives Ss a chance to work collaborative on RL issues, then see & share results thru story
A3 Els need to have the opportunity to share and be uplifted by their peers; different perspective-cultural!
Yes! SS want to be included. Only studying minorities on holidays shows lack of respect for SS. https://t.co/oGyMQhoEXV
Yes! We have to move away from "heroes and holidays" and expand horizons year-round
Literacy groups create multiple entry points for my young writers to access high quality literature.
PBL's , projects should be relevant & purposeful for every stu-collaboration allows EL's opp… https://t.co/tyn98yE0S6
A2: Providing lots of time to practice is always key! Also having student choice & voice will create meaningful learning.
Yes, it should be collaborative, but ELs are sometimes given/placed in isolated activities.
A3: Make sure that they have chance to read/write & listen/speak in everything we do. so good for this
A3 Everyone grows Language acquisition when working together!
Keep sharing your great ideas. Question #4 is coming up.
Yes! Validation of our voice is key to ignite passion for learning and growth https://t.co/AfKT6DlW3d
A3 Els need to have the opportunity to share and be uplifted by their peers; different perspective-cultural!
A3 Scaffold for language, & ELL's will absolutely thrive w/collaborative experiences that encourage creativity& collaborative PS.
YVW. Japan changed my life. Yes people=same everywhere but cultures & languages shape us. Learned to listen & appreciate
It is i@portent to always give Ss a choice of activity groups & not isolate any student
I was on exactly the same page on that one! Ideal for all Ss, especially language learners!
I think that others will also be learning from our ELLs
A3. Collaborative learning opportunities should be designed so that each student has a role that is equally important to the task
Collabo works for ELs the same way it works struggling Ss; it gives the opportunity to learn from & share w/others.
That was what I had said many years ago. We are all in a way English Language Learners, aren't we?
A2: Make cultural connections in curriculum. Model positive values to ELL's culture-all cultures. https://t.co/uZu42BE0iU
A3 Present a problem to be solved as a group- this requires teamwork, higher level skills, and engagement
Yes, this is right on! https://t.co/TnjMZ3f2BE
A3: Make sure that they have chance to read/write & listen/speak in everything we do. so good for this
A3 Digital tools R gr8 to have authentic learning & collaboration via & Ss created blogs & videos
Oral language leads to a much deeper level of comprehension/ along w reading & writing. Listening & speaking helps!!
A3:Planning ahead makes all the difference in order for creative lessons to take flight.
I treat my students as creative writers, not as test-takers.
Sorry for the delay, good morning everyone from China, Paco, school counselor at international school
A4: Qualitative assessments help us analyze SS thinking and process. Summative assessments are not enough https://t.co/HWhQGnjBgF
Must mention language not just a mental. Its pathways R acquired & stored thru emotion too. Memories stored as physical feeling
Yes, we build SS VOICE and AGENCY through writing. https://t.co/LcprjndK2N
I treat my students as creative writers, not as test-takers.
I love this!! I need to go observe your class!!
A4: !!!!! I believe in them!!
A4 Use less print, text to speech technology, include vocab in assessment, use of sentence frames
Yes every stu has a unique story & should have the opp to conn & teach other Ss- every stu is a leader
Yes!!! https://t.co/VKmGGmSaaQ
A3 Els need to have the opportunity to share and be uplifted by their peers; different perspective-cultural!
Learning a language becomes a job if one does not see the usage of it in daily life & the value of it. Create environment for it
I always have a side activity in my pocket but want them collaborate more because that is life
A4 Using authentic cultural text and real world text that is diverse! Fiesta sale circulars-La Michicocana!
A4 Give all L's choice in how to demonstrate their learning. Support language, while keeping the expectations for thinking high.
Yes, oral language is vita. Receptive language develops before productive language. https://t.co/IFm7H0BPeR
Oral language leads to a much deeper level of comprehension/ along w reading & writing. Listening & speaking helps!!
This response is key!!! We are all learners!! 👍👍
A4: parallel tasks, use of technology & other supports, context of problem, looking at language of problem
Please elaborate on slop strategies; love to learn more.
A4- technology has given us great assessment possibilities. Voice recording, videos creating allows Ss to show their learning
A1-Connecting content with meaningful situations,through various prompts (visual, audio, physical activities, etc)
A4: Using formative assessments allows variety. It does not favor one type of learner over another. All can show learning.
Good morning, Paco! Happy to see you here!
My students do weekly reflections on their Google Sites.It allows them to express themselves in their own "space"
A4: give them choice; let them use 1st language; consider learning styles (oral vs written).
I have to run my friends-must finish preparing for tomorrow! Look forward to next Sunday! Have a great week!
A4. Informal assessments can help create equitable assessment for ELs, something as simple as a thumbs up!
Urge everyone 2 listen 2 spoken languages. Intriguing 2 see how body responds. Japanese always bothered me - felt fake 2 my body
A2:Through respect and encouraging and motivating EVERY student,no matter his/her background
A3: Collaborative learning enhances communication and problem solving. We all learn from each other. https://t.co/1cUxLXxzBI
A3 heterogenous grouping will also help to drive collaboration & conversations
Reflection is such an important part of learning - time to digest, ponder & re-purpose learning.
Love that approach, puts them in charge of showing/sharing what they have learned & how they do so!
Yes! Learning English doesn't mean you lower the bar for critical thinking. https://t.co/0Oz40ozRGE
A4 Give all L's choice in how to demonstrate their learning. Support language, while keeping the expectations for thinking high.
A4 allow Ss choice in how the demonstrate mastery/ provide word bank for necessary vocab/pair with peer stronger in English
A3:We're using now CL at my school,not only for promoting communication & critical thinking,but also prevent conflict
A2: Use the classrooms as a meeting space. Have them present observations. Then guide them towards better English.
A4: Assessment for Learning (AFL) strategies offer a variety formative assessments to meet the students where they are.
It is always so exciting to see all the educators who join together on because they care about learning! https://t.co/H8NQjVvS41
A4: Lots & lots of level 1 writing, followed by level 2 and 3 writing opportunities.
Love the fact that you find a way to keep rigor in for all learners!
bring parents into the classroom allow them to see on line portfolios, class blogs, parent information letters
Have a good night! thanks for sharing your ideas, Maria!
A5 We need to use interpreters for meetings, notes that go home need to be translated, have parent nights focusing on school
A5: Communicate, communicate, &...communicate! Parents must be part of process/we can best get them in by valuing/involving them
A4:Using cumulative assessment rather than focus in final results helps to promote equity and fairness too
A5 'Remind' is one way to keep parents informed
A5- encouraging Ps to continuing speaking and reading to their child in their native language.
Invite parents into your classroom as guest speakers, to help with labs, activities and museum walks
YES! Super valuable and effective! https://t.co/jmW47Hrc2m
A5- encouraging Ps to continuing speaking and reading to their child in their native language.
A5 Need to make them feel welcome and part of their child's ed'n, use of technology helps
A5:Regular meetings,cooperative projects with teachers working together with parents
A5: invite them into the process. Share info with them. Get input.
A4: Introducing ELLs to valuable tech resources is key. Strategies and resources are endless. Technology enhances ELL learning.
Remind is a great tool I use also Canvas & Voxer
A5: this is where our school struggles most, with all Ps, not just ELs. We plan so much, but can't get them to come!
This is great way to engage and empower these families, too! https://t.co/SKb6TVw5D2
Invite parents into your classroom as guest speakers, to help with labs, activities and museum walks
A5 We have to meet them where they are at. Build trust. Work 2 understand/honor who they are. Then invite them in on their terms.
A5: we host Math/Literacy/Science nights...PTO meethings, offer P/T conf
A5 A bit basic; Ts can call, email, or write a note! I put all Ss names on a post it; I go 1:1 every day until all have a note!
A5: The million dollar question. I think learning must translate to RL and be practicied with Ps' active & conscious involvement
Have you tried different times? Providing childcare?
A5. Involving parents in students’ goal setting and ensuring their input is valued is key
Get ready. Question #6 is coming up soon.
Also need to learn how families from different cultures feel about their role in their child's education.
A5 create inclusive environment that validates home lang & culture. Help P understand ed system so they can advocate 4 their Ss
I am planning a multi-cultural night for the spring. To showcase diversity & cultural uniqueness
A5: technology: Twitter; Instagram, Remind, GAFE, LMS, etc. Also lunch/learns & chew/chats. Invite them into class to share
Simple and often is a great way to connect with all parents!
Including them in story telling is excellent! Parents should be able to help host events for communities/schools
A5: Edu can no longer be done in a place removed from RL. Prepare Ss 4 life by letting them practice lessons in RL w/Ps=REAL HW
A6:Low self esteem in some Ss because they can't express as they wish using English
A5: numeracy & literacy nights; connect w/ their workplace; newsletters, etc..
There are no barriers we can't cross-listen & ask ELL & every stu what they need from you to help them be successful
A5: Improve parent involvement by inviting parents over, and demonstrate that they are a valuable resource. Empower parents.
A6 time is a barrier and for many class size may be as well
a6 I have to say, I never had any barriers to supporting ELLs, for me it's that sometimes there is a belief they don't know much
Authenticity for the win! So true Jena, we MUST teach in way that relevance is key component
A6: Reluctance. Middle Schoolers can be hard to communicate with. Add in language barrier and it makes it even harder.
A6 Our ELLs have so much to offer, we must celebrate their contributions
A Lang- barrier can be overcome by collaborating with Spanish & other Lang Ts & ask Ss how best to comm with their Ps
I do think most people are aware that EDU happens everywhere!! Agreed life lessons with RL are better in life!
A5: instead of Open House have parents go thru their child's timetable to see what their day is like.
A6 1 barrier can be lack of understanding-culture,language.It's a fun barrier 2 overcome-create shared experiences&learn 2gether.
So true, we have to show/share that we are there to serve their Ss & are passionate about seeing them succeed
So true...and such a powerful misconception! https://t.co/AV2ulvQ4xu
a6 I have to say, I never had any barriers to supporting ELLs, for me it's that sometimes there is a belief they don't know much
This is why building relationships to care for their emotional well-being should be on the fore-front.
A7-time, we cannot see their growth in just one year, it takes about 7-10 yrs for Ss to become fluent in English.
When ELL Ss are reluctant to speak, sit down & let them talk to you directly or small groups of diverse language speakers sharing
You do? Then why are kids doing worksheets instead of practicing practical applications of what they learn in class?
A6: parents not knowing language; big issue is need for Ts 2 understand Ss culture, values, & beliefs. Ts need to look @ own bias
A6: Barriers include student lived experiences of violence, of their past lives in home country. My research is on this topic.
A6: important to recognize that social language is different from academic language & social develops faster.
Even more than making it real=opportunity 2 see impact they can make on world - that they have a voice & are heard.
teaching technology to our parents has been an awesome experience!! Thank you for sharing this!!
We do this at but difficult to recreate a real day for Ps in the time allowed.
we need to be aware of what their actions are telling us, notice and name what they are doing
So important that all educators understand the process of language acquisition. https://t.co/xBmtmxGQCc
A7-time, we cannot see their growth in just one year, it takes about 7-10 yrs for Ss to become fluent in English.
Yes, educators know that learners need time to learn. We need others to understood that. https://t.co/adphsNzmpr
A7-time, we cannot see their growth in just one year, it takes about 7-10 yrs for Ss to become fluent in English.
Encouragement to talk to other Ss & share ideas. Never underestimate any student-Provide opp for growth & mastery
A6. The barriers are related to a lack of understanding regarding culture and background, which can be addressed through empathy
We have to be aware of what our Ss have experienced & plan to serve them/their individual needs best
A7: Must take down walls of classes & use all tech available 2 inspire creative, collaborative thinkers who aren't afraid 2 fail
A7 The same as all students- create engagement & curiosity to grow live of learning
A5: Making sure Ps know what is going on academically in the classroom and that continues through 12th grade.
providing authentic, active, inquiry based lessons that are relevant & meaningful making them feel safe to participate
Yes! Become guides & meddlers in the middle. Follow Ss' lead 2 discover what inspires & empowers them 2 learn.
A7 21st Century learning is not just about tech, it's about collaborating, global citizenship, innovation, communication
Create a safe place for them to communicate, encouragement goes a long way
A7 Our EL come w/ a wealth of knowledge that we can tap in to. Let's build bilingual, biliterate & bicultural Ss ready to wrk P1
A7: need to teach thru big ideas & a driving Q that is open ended & develops skills & habits of mind.
thank you. Yes. Lived experiences of most ELLs might have been traumatic. It is crucial for teachers to know this.
Yes, yes, and YES! https://t.co/15JJeQiD9c
A7 21st Century learning is not just about tech, it's about collaborating, global citizenship, innovation, communication
A7- Get those technology tools available for them to use. They can't be prepared for something they don't have.
A7:Focusing,not only in grammar and vocabulary, but also in respect and tolerance towards diversity
Final question coming up in a minute.
A7: why are we still using the term '21st century' when we are 20 years in? Is there a better term?? 🤔🤔
Definitely see as well, entrepreneurial learning opportunities can help Ss be changemakers
Yes! Technology is one tool that can help make it happen. It is not the goal! https://t.co/CddHlDxkOw
A7 21st Century learning is not just about tech, it's about collaborating, global citizenship, innovation, communication
A7: tech is just a tool; what can we do w/ it that wasn't possible before? That is key!!
A6: I have technology and content area strategists who help me remove barriers to learning.
Oh Yes! And boy do we need change. Let's empower & inspired every creative outside the box thinker we can find :-)
A7 a globalized 21st century world. Also, allow Ss to have choice & voice when learning. Tech is a big part but not the only 1 P2
Yes!! Key words " collaborative thinkers who are not afraid to fail." 👍👍👍👍 https://t.co/qVAQlc7e47
A7: Must take down walls of classes & use all tech available 2 inspire creative, collaborative thinkers who aren't afraid 2 fail
Especially the "wasn't possible before" part :)
Amoeba Sisters & Brain Pop provide audio in Spanish. I podcast using so Ss can pause & take notes, Quizlets
Agree & help Ss be flexible & creative. 65% of jobs they'll hold are not yet invented! Gotta be prepared 2 grow
^DH#ColdWar Hollywood movies: compiling a list-any suggestions? Here are some I have found: https://t.co/upgiJBqgYy
A8 Google translates, Scribjab, show me, explain everything
A8: Twitter, IG, Voxer, GAFE, Explain Everything, Padlet, Book Creator, blogs
A8: My students use Edmodo to comm with s's in other countries, created a Google Site, and collaborate using
Time we realized we're all in this together & mistakes are just stepping stones to discovery.
We've started a list of apps and websites to support ELs. Pls feel free to add to our list and share. https://t.co/w1c2ymg2GY
Great point! "Future Ready" suits better since we should always strive to best prepare kids for their future
A8 So many websites can now be accessed in multiple languages. Apps like iTranslate Visual dictionaries
A8-Mind Vector for mind maps, Explain Everything to show Ss learning, iMovie, Book Creator, Slide Show for quick presentation
A8: FYI; be sure to read privacy policies of any tech tools you use w/ Ss; where is S data stored? How will it be used?
A8: Adding subtitles to youtube clips or other videos.
Thank you a great chat tonight. Now going to focus on this very depressing debate on TV.
A7: ELs will be users of 21st century tools. We just need to make sure they understand how to use them with purpose, clarity.
we go weeks. w/o work sheets. We identified similes vs metaphors using Katie Perry "firework" lyrics on Friday!
Here's a resource we've curated to support ELs in your classroom: https://t.co/ymPZQStpDu | Have a great night, everyone!
Sounds good to me! :) https://t.co/1ygrvGAhhp
Great point! "Future Ready" suits better since we should always strive to best prepare kids for their future
