#ELLCHAT Archive | Participate

participatechat Aug 28 @ 9:00 PM EDT

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

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #ELLCHAT. Q1) Please share your name and what and where you teach.

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Glad that you joined us tonight. #ELLCHAT

BocksTech Aug 28 @ 8:54 PM EDT

I'm looking forward to my first #ellchat! This is my first year teaching ELD in Denver so I'm ready to learn!
In reply to @judiehaynes

Esolleap Aug 28 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A1. I teach K-3 ELD at Leap Academy in Cincinnati, OH #ellchat

BocksTech Aug 28 @ 9:02 PM EDT

#ELLChat Shannon Bockstahler from Denver, CO. Teaching ELL and AVID High School for the first time this year! It's exciting and terrifying

In reply to @judiehaynes

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hi ! I'm Karen Nemeth - cohost of #ELLCHAT and early childhood author from eastern PA

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A1) Judie Haynes, former K-6 ESL teacher and author. #ELLCHAT

dphilly83 Aug 28 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Dana, Sped in PA, many students who are an ELL+have a sped diagnosis #EllChat

In reply to @judiehaynes

suepetersen17 Aug 28 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1 Sue EL K-5 teacher Minnesota #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi! Be sure that you add #ELLCHAT to all of your tweets so that everyone can see them. Happy to have you join us.

CealzMaria Aug 28 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Maria Zampano-I teach ESOL K-12 in Connecticut
In reply to @judiehaynes

theESLlady Aug 28 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1. Hi, I'm LeighAnn. I teach elementary ESL in NJ. #ELLCHAT

SNRam18 Aug 28 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1: Sangeetha, elementary ESL T in PA #ellchat

BocksTech Aug 28 @ 9:05 PM EDT

An easy way to do that is to have #ELLChat open and click the Tweet button on the top right corner. It'll input the hashtag automatically

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Hi LeighAnn! I met you through the NJTESOL/NJBE hotlist today. Welcome to #ELLCHAT.

theESLlady Aug 28 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1. Hi, I'm LeighAnn. I teach elementary ESL in NJ. #ELLCHAT

kscottburgess Aug 28 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1: Kelly BUrgess, AVID Elective, Gr6-8 @ in Laurel MD #ELLchat

CealzMaria Aug 28 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hi I'm Maria Zampano-I teach ESOL K-12 in Connecticut #ELLCHAT

In reply to @judiehaynes

ESOL_Odyssey Aug 28 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Hi #ellchat I'm Laurah, elementary ESOL instructional coach in MD

AhalsaAmy Aug 28 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Hi! I'm Amy. I teach k-4 EL in Indianapolis! #ellchat

BocksTech Aug 28 @ 9:09 PM EDT

I also use @participate to do Twitter chats. Check it out! https://t.co/9JtY122a5H #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Q2) What are the biggest challenges that you face when choosing teaching materials for ELLs? #ELLCHAT

kellycondon Aug 28 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Hi, I'm Kelly from Holliston, MA! I teach Elem Spanish and am currently working towards a Masters in ESL #ELLCHAT

mrchokshi Aug 28 @ 9:11 PM EDT

HS #sschat T & instructional coach from suburb of Chicago, teach ELL US History & ELL World Cultures. #ellchat

kscottburgess Aug 28 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: Balancing the demands of my content with what's available for ELLs #ELLchat

AhalsaAmy Aug 28 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Q2 Balancing age appropriate materials that are challenging but not too challenging!#ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2) It's a challenge to find materials that align with ESL program type, #ELLCHAT

suepetersen17 Aug 28 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2 materials that complement general ed, materials that can be used at different levels #ELLCHAT

CealzMaria Aug 28 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2 at the high school, it's challenging finding materials that don't frustrate my newcomers or bore more proficient ones #ELLCHAT

In reply to @judiehaynes

Esolleap Aug 28 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2. Is the language accessible yet challenging for varied levels of Ss; is it engaging & rigorous enough - struggle w that balance #ELLCHAT

BocksTech Aug 28 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2) I find it difficult to find materials at their maturity and skill level. A junior doesn't want to read kids books #ELLchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

theESLlady Aug 28 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2. I struggle to find engaging materials that cover all language domains for all of my levels. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2) Need materials that scaffold content for ELL but are still challenging. #ELLCHAT

SNRam18 Aug 28 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2 Time & quality! It takes time 2 find/make them. Many materials R geared towards Spanish Els or R 2 simple 4 higher proficiencies #Ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT

This is a common problem. Quality materials for middle and high school are difficult to find. #ELLCHAT

BocksTech Aug 28 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2) I find it difficult to find materials at their maturity and skill level. A junior doesn't want to read kids books #ELLchat
In reply to @judiehaynes

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 May be easy to find language-related materials, but we don’t want just ANY materials - we want to be aligned to Gen Ed content #ELLCHAT

ogmsespanol Aug 28 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#ellchat tardy to the party, I'm Lynn, Spanish and ESL teacher in West Virginia!

In reply to @judiehaynes

AlishaParmerlee Aug 28 @ 9:16 PM EDT

And absolutely zero funding for our students! #ellchat

In reply to @SNRam18

dphilly83 Aug 28 @ 9:17 PM EDT

This! #ellchat

BocksTech Aug 28 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2) I find it difficult to find materials at their maturity and skill level. A junior doesn't want to read kids books #ELLchat
In reply to @judiehaynes

theESLlady Aug 28 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2. I also find the books I have with pre selected vocabulary are usually too challenging for my ELLs & I have to supplement. #ELLCHAT

ogmsespanol Aug 28 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 I'm the only ESL certified teacher in my district--program is emerging, no collab with other ESL Ts, I have limited experience. #ELLChat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2) Materials are at a low level of difficulty and extensively overuse simplified text, #ELLCHAT

theESLlady Aug 28 @ 9:19 PM EDT

I agree - this is a big challenge for me as well! #ellchat

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

ogmsespanol Aug 28 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2 all of my work is 1-1 pullout, 1x a week for 13 ELLs (I also teach Spanish full time to 106 Ss) - time is a HUGE constraint too #ELLChat

thecozyLC Aug 28 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Just got here a little late- but already so inspired by the convos I see! #ELLCHAT

dphilly83 Aug 28 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT My district seems to ignore kids who are sped + ell. Very little collab with an ESL teacher.

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Q3( Q3) What criteria do you use to choose new materials? #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Q3) What criteria do you use to choose new materials? #ELLCHAT

BocksTech Aug 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3) Having taught it for all of 1.5 weeks, I'm hoping to learn what I can! Otherwise I check with the exp'd ELL teachers #ELLCHAT

In reply to @judiehaynes

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2 for very young children, we need high quality materials IN THE HOME LANGUAGES - and that’s not easy to find! #ELLChat

ogmsespanol Aug 28 @ 9:23 PM EDT

I'm 4 days in and losing my mind 😄 driving to 3 diff schools on my planning is proving difficult. #ellchat

In reply to @thecozyLC

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3) Resource: Quality Learning Materials are Scarce for ELLs https://t.co/FVOexHhnXf #ELLCHAT

thecozyLC Aug 28 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3- whether it aligns to standards, is rigorous, able to be differentiated, lots of quality visuals! #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

movingforwardi Aug 28 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Milca Hudgens. ESL K-12 in Arkansas! #ELLCHAT

In reply to @judiehaynes

ogmsespanol Aug 28 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3 level apropos, age apropos, topic apropos - I borrow a lot from Wikipedia simple English for informational texts #ELLChat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Yes, if you are new to teaching, it will be difficult to participate but I hope you will learn from the responses of others. #ELLCHAT

BocksTech Aug 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3) Having taught it for all of 1.5 weeks, I'm hoping to learn what I can! Otherwise I check with the exp'd ELL teachers #ELLCHAT
In reply to @judiehaynes

AhalsaAmy Aug 28 @ 9:25 PM EDT

And also for our newcomers as well. And our kids who are literate in their first language so that they add English literacy. #ellchat

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

kscottburgess Aug 28 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Honestly, I used my ESOL coordinator as the resource, she's ill & won't be in school for quite some time; trying 2 build capacity #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

BocksTech Aug 28 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Oh that's just wrong #ellchat

In reply to @ogmsespanol, @thecozyLC

theESLlady Aug 28 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3. I focus on engagement & determine if material is appropriate for the level I have in mind. I also want it to align w/ content. #ELLChat

BocksTech Aug 28 @ 9:27 PM EDT

I just *just now* stumble across this as I was explaining an idiom to a friend. Could be useful: https://t.co/uciNCXOtKX #ELLCHAT

Esolleap Aug 28 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3.Supports it offers (embedded sentence frames), talk time, cultural responsiveness #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3) Many materials don't reflect the experiences that ELLs bring. Materials need to be based on ELLs' experiential learning. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 Must also be authentic and culturally relevant - not just American documents translated into other languages! #ELLCHAT

kscottburgess Aug 28 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3: really @ research stage; have a bunch of material from @hgse workshop I attended past 2 summers. @ColorinColorado helped #ELLChat

janetdnuzzie Aug 28 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Principals Helping Texas Principals! https://t.co/XGQKnDfTjN #edchat #elemmathchat #ellchat #edtechchat #satchat #mathchat #cpchat #mschat

theESLlady Aug 28 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Great point - I agree, students need to be able to relate to the material as well! #ELLCHAT

In reply to @judiehaynes

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3) Resource: A Framework for Raising Expectations and Instructional Rigor for ELLs https://t.co/lsxncAcHNF #ELLCHAT

PISDMathematics Aug 28 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Principals Helping Texas Principals! https://t.co/2I09PWFV1i #edchat #elemmathchat #ellchat #edtechchat #satchat #mathchat #cpchat #mschat

kscottburgess Aug 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT

can you give an example of what you mean? #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3) Resource: Teaching Materials for ELs in Short Supply https://t.co/XEJ4cMHPGj #ELLCHAT

Esolleap Aug 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3. @Tolerance_org is another great resource #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3 Selecting Culturally Appropriate Children’s Books in Languages Other Than English from Head Start https://t.co/1yf9rrU0Hi #ELLCHAT

SNRam18 Aug 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3 Does it add 2 what Im teaching? Does it meet the learning obj or standards? Does it challenge ELs or encourage them 2 explore? #ellchat

ogmsespanol Aug 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Thank goodness for a virtual PLN - #deptofone can be lonely! Thanks #ELLChat ☺️

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3) ELs have spent time in a refugee camp, you want to reflect that in your curriculum. #ELLCHAT

kscottburgess Aug 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT

can you give an example of what you mean? #ellchat
In reply to @judiehaynes

CealzMaria Aug 28 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3 I think it becomes even more challenging to find quality resources for teen ELs #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

suepetersen17 Aug 28 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3 I want to try this https://t.co/CbiwVCCGE3 #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Q4) Which newcomer teaching materials do you find effective? #ELLCHAT Please give a link of possible.

kscottburgess Aug 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Ah, I see. How do you mine for that type of background knowledge on your Ss? #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A3 Big Ideas for Finding Books for Preschool ELLs https://t.co/fEHEE8HvfB #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A3) Ask question of parents when there is a translator available. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A3 Big Ideas for Finding Books for Preschool ELLs https://t.co/fEHEE8HvfB #ELLCHAT

CealzMaria Aug 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4 True Stories in the News has helped my newcomers. Newsela can be read at various Lexile and in Spanish #ELLchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A3 Info about refugee populations can be found at https://t.co/ggbnE5r5oW #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A3) ELs have spent time in a refugee camp, you want to reflect that in your curriculum. #ELLCHAT
- kscottburgess Aug 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT
  
  can you give an example of what you mean? #ellchat
  In reply to @judiehaynes

Esolleap Aug 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4. This book by @MsSalvac gives great examples. One is using @GetKahoot to engage Ss like creating a selfie game as an intro to Ss #ELLCHAT

BocksTech Aug 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT

#ELLChat I've used @Newsela in my 6/7 LA classroom. I totally spaced using it for my ELD classes! Thanks for the reminder!

In reply to @CealzMaria, @judiehaynes, @Newsela

theESLlady Aug 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4. I love Oxford Picture Dictionary Content Area for Kids - can align w/ mainstream content & has reproducible picture cards #ELLCHAT

suepetersen17 Aug 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4 https://t.co/IrskF3zxNy #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Q5) Do you use a basic ELL series for your ESL program? Do you the series you use is high quality? #ELLCHAT

movingforwardi Aug 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT

National Geographic Learning - Newcomers - Inside the U.S.A.: Teacher's Edition #ELLCHAT https://t.co/SDU6dICtad

kscottburgess Aug 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4: @judiehaynes I do not have any newcomers in my classes, but I provided support to teachers that have some. Suggestions? #ELLchat

theESLlady Aug 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4. Link to picture dictionary here #ELLChat https://t.co/RHejXG1Cav

thecozyLC Aug 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4- we use @ImagineLearning for our newcomer students- L1 support, visuals, fun, and able to meet Ss where they're at! #ellchat

AhalsaAmy Aug 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4 scholastic news is great for newcomers. Lots of visual support. Also available in Spanish. #ellchat

Esolleap Aug 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A5. Yes! We use Reach by @DiscoveryEd & I 💜 their materials, very EL friendly. Their PD is high quality too #ELLCHAT

thecozyLC Aug 28 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A5 we don't, I have before and didn't like it except to choose a few good units here and there to use #ELLChat

theESLlady Aug 28 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A5. I was using Treasure Chest series but didn't like it for my ELLs. Felt like it was a reading supplement not language material. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4 For #preK ELLs/DLLs we ask tchrs to spend more time building relationships w/ newcomers before content https://t.co/Y1S3IXWDGI #ELLCHAT

theESLlady Aug 28 @ 9:44 PM EDT

I am going to be introduced to @ImagineLearning learning this year - very excited! #ELLCHAT

In reply to @thecozyLC, @ImagineLearning, @ImagineLearning

Esolleap Aug 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT

#ELLchat this is a great article to share w teachers on how to support. follow @ValentinaESL she posts some true gems on how to teach EL Ss

ValentinaESL Aug 28 @ 4:39 PM EDT

Thank you @sljournal for letting me write an article in your journal. Ps read & share #ELLs #ESL Here's the link https://t.co/5HetH6BcG3

TwitLiveEvents Aug 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT

August 28, 2017 at 10:00PM Twitter Chat - #ellchat #TwitterChat Visit https://t.co/52cTeoQ3Zw for more events.

SNRam18 Aug 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4 I love phonics materials & pic dictionaries! It provides a good intro 2 common vocab they see which boosts their confidence #ellchat

ogmsespanol Aug 28 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5 I've been adapting TPRS strats from modern langs to ESLs, working well but not a complete program #ELLChat

Esolleap Aug 28 @ 9:47 PM EDT

I'm out early, Have a great night & catch you next time #ELLChat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:47 PM EDT

I agree. Valentina is usually on #ELLCHAT. She has wonderful ideas.

Esolleap Aug 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT
#ELLchat this is a great article to share w teachers on how to support. follow @ValentinaESL she posts some true gems on how to teach EL Ss
- ValentinaESL Aug 28 @ 4:39 PM EDT
  
  Thank you @sljournal for letting me write an article in your journal. Ps read & share #ELLs #ESL Here's the link https://t.co/5HetH6BcG3

CealzMaria Aug 28 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5 This coming year we are just beginning to use On Our Way to English. It provides practice in all the domains + grammar #ELLCHAT

suepetersen17 Aug 28 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5 I used Let"s Go #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5) I never used a series and designed my own materials. It was a lot of work. The series didn't serve needs of my ELLs. #ELLCHAT

SNRam18 Aug 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5 I use Reach by @NatGeoEducation. I can find @NatGeo videos & articles 2 add 2 our learning. Just wish they had an app 4 the book #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Here is a resource for this. https://t.co/ZSABff2GGC #ELLCHAT

kscottburgess Aug 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4: @judiehaynes I do not have any newcomers in my classes, but I provided support to teachers that have some. Suggestions? #ELLchat

theESLlady Aug 28 @ 9:54 PM EDT

I'm hoping to make my materials this year more thematic & closely related to classroom content. Where did you begin w/ designing? #ELLChat

In reply to @judiehaynes

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:55 PM EDT

I always preferred using nonfiction materials. National Geographic books are a big favorite. #ELLCHAT

SNRam18 Aug 28 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A5 I also made materials 2 add rigor 4 higher proficiency ELs & mini units 2 expand content knowledge #ELLchat

In reply to @NatGeoEducation, @NatGeo

CealzMaria Aug 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Provide survival language and visuals on index cards on a binder ring. Can include classes/schedule, supplies, personal needs #ELLCHAT

In reply to @kscottburgess, @judiehaynes

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT

I used to pick out a few themes that related to grade level content in science or social studies but used different materials. #ELLCHAT

theESLlady Aug 28 @ 9:54 PM EDT

I'm hoping to make my materials this year more thematic & closely related to classroom content. Where did you begin w/ designing? #ELLChat
In reply to @judiehaynes

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Great idea! #ELLCHAT

CealzMaria Aug 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Provide survival language and visuals on index cards on a binder ring. Can include classes/schedule, supplies, personal needs #ELLCHAT
In reply to @kscottburgess, @judiehaynes

HSeslteacher Aug 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Sorry I missed #ELLChat tonight. Just got home from Open House! Will chime in on a few Qs.

theESLlady Aug 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT

I like that idea, rather than trying to do everything at once. Thank you! #ELLChat

In reply to @judiehaynes

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 28 @ 9:59 PM EDT

I mean the books such as Birds or Blood. Love the highlighted words and all the visuals that accompany the text. #ELLCHAT

kscottburgess Aug 28 @ 9:57 PM EDT

do you mean the magazine (that seems to be high level for newcomer) or are there NGeo books/stories?
In reply to @judiehaynes