#ECG2016ELL Archive

Successful strategies for developing academic vocabulary of EAL/ESL/ELL learners at different stages of English language acquisition. How to teach language through the content of your subject?

Saturday July 30, 2016
3:00 AM EDT

ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:00 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: Q1: How can you focus on academic vocab to make it more accessible to #ELL learners?
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:01 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: If you're already here, let us know!
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:04 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: Q2: How do you not only simplify but also build up their academic language?
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:04 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 These first two questions should get us started!
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:08 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: One simple way to approach this is by using a simple vocabulary triangle. See attached! https://t.co/61ukWqWJys
TXComputerlady Jul 30 @ 3:09 AM EDT

@educatoralex hi #ECG2016ELL #flipped
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:09 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: Ss in pairs decide which are the weakest and which strongest words.
TXComputerlady Jul 30 @ 3:09 AM EDT

@educatoralex hi #ECG2016ELL #ECGflipped
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:09 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: Welcome @TXComputerlady! What do you use to promote acad vocab for your #ELL learners?
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:11 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: Also, any ideas on how to not only simplify language and build it up to academic as well?
TXComputerlady Jul 30 @ 3:11 AM EDT

@ktlangspec chatterpix #ECG2016ELL
GoogleEarthling Jul 30 @ 3:11 AM EDT

A1: For younger kids, try to make words accessible everywhere. Flashcards help https://t.co/39fH7HPMzP #ECG2016ELL
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:11 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: One idea is using simple gap fill but getting them to move from basic to academic. https://t.co/STJQPBQCxW
GoogleEarthling Jul 30 @ 3:13 AM EDT

A1: Augmented Reality posters around the room would really be a great way to get them moving around learning new words. #ECG2016ELL
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:13 AM EDT

@GoogleEarthling FACIL: Absolutely! How would your flashcards promote academic as opposed to just basic, though? #ECG2016ELL #ECG2016
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:14 AM EDT

RT @GoogleEarthling A1: Augmented Reality posters around the room a great way to get them moving around learning new words. #ECG2016ELL
GoogleEarthling Jul 30 @ 3:15 AM EDT

Have varying levels of words for different age groups. #ECG2016ELL
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:15 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: Leading us neatly to what technology can be used to promote acad language?
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:17 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: Q3: What strategies can you use to focus on both language and content at the same time?
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:18 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: One simple one is graphic organisers linked to your thinking skills. See attached pic. https://t.co/qEpP5pE9ry
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:18 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: https://t.co/qFKgQBEsi3
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:19 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: https://t.co/x0Eh3rAnho
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:19 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: And an example from a Maths lesson. https://t.co/QjGbtMalHT
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:19 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: Is this something you could apply to your subject?
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:21 AM EDT

@GoogleEarthling #ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: Absolutely!
TXComputerlady Jul 30 @ 3:22 AM EDT

@ktlangspec #ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: Q3: We use English in a Flash. It allows the teacher to customize lessons
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:23 AM EDT

@TXComputerlady FACIL: Do you have a link for that? Haven't heard of it before. #ECG2016ELL #ECG2016
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:25 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: One thing I use religiously is substitution tables, which range from very basic to fully academic.
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:25 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: Subst table type 1 https://t.co/0et1qJ5cOU
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:25 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: Subst table type 2 - more content based (geography lesson) https://t.co/SHLvcUmlAt
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:26 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: Subst table type 3 - around Macbeth understanding with some grammar/lg thrown in. https://t.co/c0qCTcgEiG
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:26 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: Fully academic subst table. https://t.co/ojARBdfjsM
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:26 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: Would that work for you?
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:29 AM EDT

@TXComputerlady FACIL: Looks good - what ages would you use these with? #ECG2016ELL #ECG2016
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:30 AM EDT
#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 https://t.co/5uQm02hwKo
- TXComputerlady Jul 30 @ 3:27 AM EDT
  
  @ktlangspec https://t.co/e7ZFC12J7l and symbaloo have a lot of good stuff too. Can’t wait to try AR
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:31 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: When planning for #ELL do you consider the diff between content-obligatory and content-compatible words?
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:31 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: If so, how does this inform your lessons?
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:34 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: For graphic orgs I strongly suggest visiting https://t.co/NWEcyy8nWH
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:36 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: And perhaps one of the simplest ways of promoting understanding and lang is the attached https://t.co/QHm6K3LYAP
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:39 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: Do let us know what other adaptations you do!
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:41 AM EDT

@TXComputerlady FACIL: Sounds great! Do they interact with these words? #ECG2016ELL #ECG2016
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:42 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: Re graph orgas, anyone does reverse enginnering a text to graph org using your text? https://t.co/i69NDQE764
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:45 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: I also use power verbs as connectives rather than just but, so, therefore. https://t.co/TdRluDMuSj
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:46 AM EDT
#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: What a lovely idea! Will try it next year! https://t.co/x5c1LNW1pc
- TXComputerlady Jul 30 @ 3:43 AM EDT
  
  @ktlangspec ...with it since I’m not in the classroom. The T wear word too and ask S about their words etc.. It’s fun.
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:46 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 FACIL: Q4: Can you use visuals to foster academic language? If so, how?
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:49 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 Teaching nominalisation seems to do wonders for any students I work with... https://t.co/SK7Psx8mH6
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:50 AM EDT

@TXComputerlady Same here! Hopefully next year! #ECG2016ELL #ECG2016
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:51 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 Any tested / tried AR apps that people have used?
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:55 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 Just 5 minutes left now. Share any online resources, please for the resources section!
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:57 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 There's a good Coursera course on Planning for #ELL learners: https://t.co/qSlywTKOTf
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:58 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 Finally, I encourage everyone to consider Cummins's BICS/CALP quadrants when teaching: https://t.co/TTnPRs150E
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:58 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 https://t.co/zlkCu7VvrZ
ktlangspec - Moderator Jul 30 @ 3:59 AM EDT

#ECG2016ELL #ECG2016 Do keep in touch, too! Any questions or recommendations, fire away now or after the chat!