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judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:00 PM EST

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

MrC_A2 Dec 5 @ 9:01 PM EST

A1) HELLO! Mr. Culbertson tuning in from @A2schools in Michigan. K-5 #ELL #ELLChat

In reply to @A2schools

Paridad_US Dec 5 @ 9:01 PM EST

A1 Paridad Education Consulting - a group of EL/Bilingual education consultants that work around the US #ellchat

MsSalvac Dec 5 @ 9:02 PM EST

A1) Carol Salva, @Seidlitz_Ed Consultant & High School Newcomer (#NELD) teacher in Houston,Tx. #ELLChat

In reply to @Seidlitz_Ed

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:02 PM EST

A1) Judie Haynes, author, PD provider & former ESL teacher. #ELLCHAT

ms_abendroth Dec 5 @ 9:02 PM EST

A1: hello all, I'm Megan, middle school ELL teacher from MN #ELLCHAT

techyakeline Dec 5 @ 9:02 PM EST

#ELLchat #EDCI365 My name is Yakeline Carbarin,current student of Texas A&M- College Station. Wanting to become a teacher for middle school

maggieessig Dec 5 @ 9:03 PM EST

A1 Maggie - bilingual/EL ed consultant from IL #ellchat

ShadSalem Dec 5 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1- Shadia, Tech Instruction Coordinator from IL. #ellchat

MorganNicole13 Dec 5 @ 9:08 PM EST

#ellchat #EDCI365 My name is Morgan Marcantel and I am studying at Texas A&M, in hopes of becoming a Middle School Language Arts Teacher!

HSeslteacher Dec 5 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: Shaeley, ESL instructional coach in Central Iowa #ellchat

eslmonica Dec 5 @ 9:08 PM EST

hi Judie, Karen et al Monica Schnee Fulbrighter in Seoul River Edge Schools NJ joining for a few minutes #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:09 PM EST

Hi @eslmonica! Welcome to #ELLCHAT

In reply to @eslmonica

eslmonica Dec 5 @ 9:08 PM EST

hi Judie, Karen et al Monica Schnee Fulbrighter in Seoul River Edge Schools NJ joining for a few minutes #ellchat
In reply to @judiehaynes

ritaplatt Dec 5 @ 9:09 PM EST

Hi #ellchat Rita from WI here! Happy to join you off & on this evening!

MsSalvac Dec 5 @ 9:10 PM EST

Love all the future MS teachers!! #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:11 PM EST

Q2) Research shows ELLs have limited opportunities to talk in school? Do you agree with this finding? Why? #ELLCHAT

MorganNicole13 Dec 5 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1: I'm not currently in a school district. I'm a sophomore at A&M with the hope of being an 8th grade LA teacher. #ellchat #EDCI365

eslmonica Dec 5 @ 9:12 PM EST

A3 Not only in US but here in Seoul OLD also overlooked - agree Clsrm tchrs have to include ELs academic conversations #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

ritaplatt Dec 5 @ 9:12 PM EST

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MrsSaid17 Dec 5 @ 9:13 PM EST

Al:Sarah,EL Director, Chicago Ridge,il #ELLchat

eslmonica Dec 5 @ 9:13 PM EST

A3tend nto to engage due to lang barrier cultural norms beliefs scared to make mistakes lack of vocab #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

KarenElizLewis Dec 5 @ 9:13 PM EST

Hi! Jumping in from Katy ISD. ELL Specialist #ellchat

katiedroeszler Dec 5 @ 9:13 PM EST

Hi I'm Katie and I am a pre-service teacher at UWP! #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2) ELLs are shy to talk in class. Tchrs need to avoid Oral Lang activities that are too shallow. You don’t want one word answers. #ELLCHAT

ritaplatt Dec 5 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: Yes, my informal research confirms there is little time for ELs to talk #ellchat

ms_abendroth Dec 5 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: lower lvl EL Ss speak less, show less confidence in full class settings. @ MS lvl, sm class settings allow 4 more speaking #ELLCHAT

MrC_A2 Dec 5 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2) Hmm... #ELs have every opportunity in the world. We as Ts have the power to empower, or silence our Ss. #advocate #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

MrsSaid17 Dec 5 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2:With shifts in learning in the 21st century ELs are getting more opps to build oral Lang. #ellchat

MorganNicole13 Dec 5 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: Yes, I agree with this statement, ELL's talk less in full class setting. #ellchat #EDCI365

KarenElizLewis Dec 5 @ 9:15 PM EST

Q2. Sadly, yes. Unless teachers intentionally scaffold speaking opportunities, language learners often go silent #ellchat

eslmonica Dec 5 @ 9:15 PM EST

Hi Monica Schnee Fubrighter in Seoul this term teach at River Edge NJ #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2) Even activities that promote speaking don’t allow for sustentative conversations. #ELLCHAT

katiedroeszler Dec 5 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2 It is difficult for ELs to talk in class cuz they may not understand and may not feel comfortable #ellchat

techyakeline Dec 5 @ 9:16 PM EST

#ELLchat #EDCI365 A2 Their limitations could be due to their lack of english knowledge, also they may feel embarrassed to mispronounce words

MrC_A2 Dec 5 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2) Regardless of the research, our goal should be equitable opportunities for #ELs to engage in academic conversation. #scaffold #ellchat

ritaplatt Dec 5 @ 9:16 PM EST

Amen. That is the goal! #ellchat

MrC_A2 Dec 5 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2) Regardless of the research, our goal should be equitable opportunities for #ELs to engage in academic conversation. #scaffold #ellchat

MsSalvac Dec 5 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2) Its true more often than not. Lack of language proficiency is mistaken for lack of knowledge or ability. #ELLChat

eslmonica Dec 5 @ 9:17 PM EST

problem is many techrs do not know how or do not know what ELs can do - not enough knowledge of 2nd lang acqu or SS profile #ellchat

In reply to @MrC_A2

MorganNicole13 Dec 5 @ 9:17 PM EST

A3: I would make sure that there were specific opportunities for language learners to speak out #ellchat #EDCI365

TanELLclassroom Dec 5 @ 9:18 PM EST

a2. Yes bc the pressure to cover makes us want to deliver content v. allow ELs to talk to process. I use this to help #ellchat

eslmonica Dec 5 @ 9:18 PM EST

her as a korean lang learner so hard to communicate intelligent thinking in lang i do not speak specially w/academics #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:18 PM EST

Tchrs need to support ELLs' oral lang. dev. Q3 How do you intentionally make opportunities for ELLs to talk during class? #ELLCHAT

KarenElizLewis Dec 5 @ 9:18 PM EST

Q2 asSpanish learner, I'm 2 slow 2 talk: 1st understand the convo,then translate response, rehearse in mind.. then it's too late! #ellchat

ShadSalem Dec 5 @ 9:19 PM EST

A3 Building active learning strategies within lessons- make it a habit! #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:19 PM EST

a2 PreK ELLs are often left out of play and are not sure how to join in when other kids are talking - they've not been to school #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:19 PM EST

Thanks! This is an excellent chart! #ELLCHAT

TanELLclassroom Dec 5 @ 9:18 PM EST

a2. Yes bc the pressure to cover makes us want to deliver content v. allow ELs to talk to process. I use this to help #ellchat

ms_abendroth Dec 5 @ 9:19 PM EST

A2.1 As the 1 EL tchr in 2 MS, supporting Ts and ELL Ss doesn't always grant the time needed for scaffolding, differentiating #ELLCHAT

MsSalvac Dec 5 @ 9:20 PM EST

A3) TON of choral reading. Turn & talk w a frame we have rehearsed. Randomly call on Ss "I'll be asking what ur partner thinks." #ELLCHAT

katiedroeszler Dec 5 @ 9:20 PM EST

A3 asking ELs about things they are interested in may get them talking and excited to share! #ellchat

eslmonica Dec 5 @ 9:20 PM EST

A3 pair up w/lang buddy or higher EL work w/me triad small group word wall in L1 L2 electr translator dictionaries VISUALS #ellchat

ritaplatt Dec 5 @ 9:20 PM EST

A3: Sentence frames, work/picture vocal supports, Kagan strategies #ellchat https://t.co/dsNO2YWtc5

MrsSaid17 Dec 5 @ 9:20 PM EST

A3: Creating projects that provide ELs opportunities to solving real-life problems helps build oral Lang.#ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:20 PM EST

A2) I experienced this when I lived in France. By the time I figured out what to say, the convo had moved on to another topic. #ELLCHAT

KarenElizLewis Dec 5 @ 9:18 PM EST

Q2 asSpanish learner, I'm 2 slow 2 talk: 1st understand the convo,then translate response, rehearse in mind.. then it's too late! #ellchat

ShadSalem Dec 5 @ 9:20 PM EST

A3 Delegate responsibility, ask open-ended Qs and Qs that allow students to problem solve, embrace technology #ELLChat

HSeslteacher Dec 5 @ 9:20 PM EST

A3: Selecting topics of interest, building background & adequately support for successful communication #ellchat

ms_abendroth Dec 5 @ 9:20 PM EST

A3 In PO and ELD classes, opportunities for talk come easier. Discussions w/ sentence frames help. Built in time for talking. #ELLCHAT

ritaplatt Dec 5 @ 9:20 PM EST

A3: Academic conversation protocols #ellchat https://t.co/CbCoayqTnA

MrC_A2 Dec 5 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3 Pre-teach vocab, activate background knowledge, ensure cultural relevancy, scaffold + sentence starters, WAIT TIME! #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:21 PM EST

a2 I have to remind tchrs all the time : It is not OK for little kids to be silent just cuz you don't know their language!! #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:21 PM EST

Hi everyone! Valentina, PD specialist for ELLs from TX jumping in a bit late #ellchat

eslmonica Dec 5 @ 9:21 PM EST

share their culture thru something impt to them use literature & nonfiction from their country so they can lead #ellchat

ms_abendroth Dec 5 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3.1 In cotaught settings, more deliberate wk to encourage Ss to speak. Sm group, 1 on 1, & sentence frames can help #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:21 PM EST

All very important! #ELLCHAT

MrC_A2 Dec 5 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3 Pre-teach vocab, activate background knowledge, ensure cultural relevancy, scaffold + sentence starters, WAIT TIME! #ellchat
In reply to @judiehaynes

MrsSaid17 Dec 5 @ 9:22 PM EST

A4: I was a fan of using structured fish bowls for ELs in ELA classes. It's a safe way to build speaking skills.#ellchat

ShadSalem Dec 5 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3 Allow students time to look through texts, gather thoughts, share with a peer before sharing whole-group #ellchat

Paridad_US Dec 5 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3 Modeling academic disc and giving ELs proper supports such as these sentence frames https://t.co/bGkfKmTid5 #ellchat

ms_abendroth Dec 5 @ 9:22 PM EST

Yes yes yes #ellchat

MrC_A2 Dec 5 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3 Pre-teach vocab, activate background knowledge, ensure cultural relevancy, scaffold + sentence starters, WAIT TIME! #ellchat
In reply to @judiehaynes

techyakeline Dec 5 @ 9:22 PM EST

#ELLchat #EDCI365 A3: including activities in which students are called upon to share answers about the lesson being discussed

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:22 PM EST

Please use A3) to answer Q3 so that we're all on the same page. Thanks. #ELLCHAT

KarenElizLewis Dec 5 @ 9:23 PM EST

So much planning required, especially w Beginning/intermediate speakers. But the structure leads to later independence. Worth it! #ellchat

ms_abendroth Dec 5 @ 9:20 PM EST

A3 In PO and ELD classes, opportunities for talk come easier. Discussions w/ sentence frames help. Built in time for talking. #ELLCHAT

CdeMoxo Dec 5 @ 9:23 PM EST

#ellchat Makes learning any other language look easy.

SrMedina_MVHS Dec 5 @ 8:59 PM EST

Why English is so hard... #langchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:23 PM EST

Please make sure that you put #ELLCHAT on your tweets so everyone in the chat can see them.

ms_abendroth Dec 5 @ 9:16 PM EST

Even if they have the opportunities, are Ss taking those opportunities to speak and share their experiences?
In reply to @MrC_A2, @judiehaynes

MrC_A2 Dec 5 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3) My mentor would have a go at me if I didn’t add her favorite quote, “Really you should ask yourself, why NOT use a visual?” #ellchat

ritaplatt Dec 5 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3 Offer low-threat opportunities to practice speaking @Blabberize @voxopop @littlebirdtales @EnglishCentral vids #ellchat

In reply to @Blabberize, @voxopop, @littlebirdtales, @EnglishCentral

ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3 be intentional and make Talk a routine part of instruction cross curricularly #ellchat

MorganNicole13 Dec 5 @ 9:24 PM EST

A4: Making sure the activities gave opportunities for group discussions and class discussions. #ellchat #EDCI365

KarenElizLewis Dec 5 @ 9:24 PM EST

Yes, please! Let them prep a bit! #ellchat

ShadSalem Dec 5 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3 Allow students time to look through texts, gather thoughts, share with a peer before sharing whole-group #ellchat

TanELLclassroom Dec 5 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3] @MrC_A2 @judiehaynes Using questioning strategies to facilitate dialogue (Bedi, 2016) #ellchat

In reply to @MrC_A2, @judiehaynes

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:25 PM EST

Don't know this. Please explain. #ELLCHAT

MrsSaid17 Dec 5 @ 9:22 PM EST

A4: I was a fan of using structured fish bowls for ELs in ELA classes. It's a safe way to build speaking skills.#ellchat

MrC_A2 Dec 5 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3) I have also seen to good effect, using multiple models of a speech pattern + scaffolding, THEN asking an #EL for a response. #ellchat

MrsSaid17 Dec 5 @ 9:26 PM EST

A5: Developing oral language skills in English helps Ss build writing skills. Ts needs to create that bridge. #ELLCHAT

ritaplatt Dec 5 @ 9:26 PM EST

So true! All connected! #ellchat

In reply to @MrsSaid17

MsSalvac Dec 5 @ 9:27 PM EST

A4) Anything we read in unison can be read to a person across the room as a conversation starter. Newcomers listen first. #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3 Use a structured conversation strategy such as talking Heads to get the vocabulary you want to hear in their mouths #ellchat

TanELLclassroom Dec 5 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3) More strategies to get ELs to think & talk #ellchat (Bedi,2016)

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:27 PM EST

ELLs tend to give very short replies Q4) What activities do you use to get students to expand on the oral lang production? #ELLCHAT

eslmonica Dec 5 @ 9:28 PM EST

A5 OLD essential to build productiv/receptve skills the + you speak the + you validate you can use L2 spills into writ list rea #ellchat

ColorinColorado Dec 5 @ 9:29 PM EST

Yes! Great videos here describing pre-teaching strategy to help #ELLs participate in science lesson #ELLChat

In reply to @MrC_A2, @judiehaynes

maggieessig Dec 5 @ 9:29 PM EST

A4 I'm notorious for asking "and why do you think that?" after Ss (young & old) answer questions! #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:29 PM EST

Please don't go ahead on the questions. We're on A4. #ELLCHAT

TanELLclassroom Dec 5 @ 9:29 PM EST

GREAT! Talking Heads structures the interaction and makes explicit the lang we want them to use. #ellchat

ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3 Use a structured conversation strategy such as talking Heads to get the vocabulary you want to hear in their mouths #ellchat

MyMamaLingua Dec 5 @ 9:30 PM EST

Lemur-lémur #dailyspanish #duallangchat #langchat #ellchat #spanishforkids #bilingualkids #mkbkids #mamalingua

ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:30 PM EST

A4 Again, I'm mentioning Talking Heads bc this technique puts the words we want our S to use in their mouths. Input & output. 💥 #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:27 PM EST

ELLs tend to give very short replies Q4) What activities do you use to get students to expand on the oral lang production? #ELLCHAT

eslmonica Dec 5 @ 9:30 PM EST

A$ understanding language protocol has good strats specially for older ss frames chunks lang pair work all help -use of L1 crucial #ellchat

ms_abendroth Dec 5 @ 9:30 PM EST

A4 Specific meaningful feedback. Levels of questioning. Asking Ss to explain or dig deeper. Develop envrnmnt for risk taking w/lang #ellchat

KarenElizLewis Dec 5 @ 9:30 PM EST

Q4 have extension phrases handy: such as, for example, because, so that, in other words. Teach as talk moves, use as tools #ellchat

TanELLclassroom Dec 5 @ 9:31 PM EST

A5.Nice analogy of talk as a bridge. I like using talk as the mortar between reading, writing, thinking #ellchat

MrsSaid17 Dec 5 @ 9:26 PM EST

A5: Developing oral language skills in English helps Ss build writing skills. Ts needs to create that bridge. #ELLCHAT

ShadSalem Dec 5 @ 9:31 PM EST

A4 For some cultures, storytelling & recall events are vital parts of oral production.Using that to extend those lang skills is key.#ellchat

ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:32 PM EST

A4 Talking Heads models effective communication and academic vocabulary. Very simple & low prep. But big rewards #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:32 PM EST

This is excellent for ELL beginners. #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3 Use a structured conversation strategy such as talking Heads to get the vocabulary you want to hear in their mouths #ellchat

eslmonica Dec 5 @ 9:32 PM EST

have to go to korean history & culture class & be a Korean learner great to "speak" native language for a few minutes thanks! #ellchat

MrC_A2 Dec 5 @ 9:32 PM EST

A4) Lessons on transition words have helped my students with explaining thought. Claim + evidence too. I think this b/c that. #ellchat

katiedroeszler Dec 5 @ 9:33 PM EST

A4 asking ELs more in depth questions where they can give more details can help them to be more involved #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:33 PM EST

Please stay on Q4 until I post Q5 then repost. Thanks #ELLCHAT

TanELLclassroom Dec 5 @ 9:31 PM EST
A5.Nice analogy of talk as a bridge. I like using talk as the mortar between reading, writing, thinking #ellchat
- MrsSaid17 Dec 5 @ 9:26 PM EST
  
  A5: Developing oral language skills in English helps Ss build writing skills. Ts needs to create that bridge. #ELLCHAT

ShadSalem Dec 5 @ 9:33 PM EST

A4 Giving Ss experiences to give out instructions/procedures in class- being able to communicate in a series of steps is crucial. #ELLChat

Paridad_US Dec 5 @ 9:34 PM EST

Storytelling is 1 commonality between all world cultures, regardless of literacy rates. It's an innate part of the human experience #ellchat

ShadSalem Dec 5 @ 9:31 PM EST

A4 For some cultures, storytelling & recall events are vital parts of oral production.Using that to extend those lang skills is key.#ellchat

techyakeline Dec 5 @ 9:34 PM EST

#ELLchat #EDCI365 A4: when asked a question, if the student gives a vague response, ask them to elaborate more on the topic.

MrsSaid17 Dec 5 @ 9:34 PM EST

after Ss have a structured discussion, Ts need to use student arguments to help scaffold writing #ellchat

In reply to @TanELLclassroom

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:34 PM EST

A3 One way is to change classroom labels into multilingual conversation starters like this https://t.co/JE8BdgSY6A #ELLCHAT #earlyed #NAEYC

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:34 PM EST

Good to talk to you! #ELLCHAT

In reply to @eslmonica

MrC_A2 Dec 5 @ 9:34 PM EST

A4) T lang. is key. Ss often respond shortly to answer sentence frame-type questions. So, full sentences + Qs that promote thought. #ellchat

TanELLclassroom Dec 5 @ 9:34 PM EST

Inner cir tlk,outer cir listens t 1 person in the IC. OC mkes notes of the thnking being made & the lang being used #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:34 PM EST

@Judiehaynes Yes, but can also push our adv & adv high if you add phrases such as: further more, for example, in addition. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:32 PM EST
This is excellent for ELL beginners. #ELLCHAT
- ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:27 PM EST
  
  A3 Use a structured conversation strategy such as talking Heads to get the vocabulary you want to hear in their mouths #ellchat

ms_abendroth Dec 5 @ 9:34 PM EST

I love using claim, evidence, reasoning for extension in writing w/ my 8gr EL science Ss. #ellchat

In reply to @MrC_A2

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:35 PM EST

A3 I also ask #earlyed tchrs to learn simple questions in home languages to get kids talking even if you don’t understand them! #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:36 PM EST

Love that one as well as the conga line! #ellchat @TanELLclassroom

In reply to @TanELLclassroom

TanELLclassroom Dec 5 @ 9:34 PM EST

Inner cir tlk,outer cir listens t 1 person in the IC. OC mkes notes of the thnking being made & the lang being used #ellchat
In reply to @judiehaynes

ShadSalem Dec 5 @ 9:36 PM EST

A4 Small-group problem solving using mathematical language #ELLChat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:36 PM EST

This is so true. Storytelling can be a great way to foster oral lang dev. #ELLCHAT

ShadSalem Dec 5 @ 9:31 PM EST

A4 For some cultures, storytelling & recall events are vital parts of oral production.Using that to extend those lang skills is key.#ellchat

NatashaRRivera Dec 5 @ 9:36 PM EST

Yes.ELLs are mostly quiet in mainstream settings & mostly talk in ESL pull out where they feel more at ease & accepted #ELLchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

Paridad_US Dec 5 @ 9:36 PM EST

A4 Board games are a great way to lower affective filter, encourage oral language, and practice giving/following directions #ellchat

MrC_A2 Dec 5 @ 9:36 PM EST

A4) Teaching Ss how to build on another’s thought/claim. This is cool to see. “I like what A said about B, and I think C b/c D.” #ellchat

TanELLclassroom Dec 5 @ 9:37 PM EST

A3. YES! Plan informal, daily talking opps into lesson plan #ellchat

ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3 be intentional and make Talk a routine part of instruction cross curricularly #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:37 PM EST

I agree! #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:34 PM EST
@Judiehaynes Yes, but can also push our adv & adv high if you add phrases such as: further more, for example, in addition. #ellchat
- judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:32 PM EST
  
  This is excellent for ELL beginners. #ELLCHAT
  
  ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:27 PM EST
  
  A3 Use a structured conversation strategy such as talking Heads to get the vocabulary you want to hear in their mouths #ellchat

Sara_n_deepity Dec 5 @ 9:37 PM EST

Sara here joining late from Ca. #ELLCHAT

KarenElizLewis Dec 5 @ 9:37 PM EST

Easy to be sneaky with differentiation, too. Partner A gets simple stem, B gets complex. Push academic structures. #ellchat

ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:34 PM EST
@Judiehaynes Yes, but can also push our adv & adv high if you add phrases such as: further more, for example, in addition. #ellchat
- judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:32 PM EST
  
  This is excellent for ELL beginners. #ELLCHAT
  
  ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:27 PM EST
  
  A3 Use a structured conversation strategy such as talking Heads to get the vocabulary you want to hear in their mouths #ellchat

MrsSaid17 Dec 5 @ 9:38 PM EST

I have a tracking sheet for oc. Ss can review discussion later for essay writing #ellchat

In reply to @TanELLclassroom, @judiehaynes

ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:38 PM EST

Truth! I remember the silence like it was yesterday. Let's change this! #ellchat

NatashaRRivera Dec 5 @ 9:36 PM EST

Yes.ELLs are mostly quiet in mainstream settings & mostly talk in ESL pull out where they feel more at ease & accepted #ELLchat
In reply to @judiehaynes

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:38 PM EST

A3 Every #earlyed tchr should learn “Tell me about this” or “What are you making?” in each child’s L1 Endless possibilities! #ELLCHAT

VaneLarson Dec 5 @ 9:38 PM EST

3 Alternatives to Glogster: https://t.co/QUvXVyxfLh #ellchat #educhat #techyclassroom #duallangchat #multimediacolllages

NatashaRRivera Dec 5 @ 9:38 PM EST

A4 -modeling longer responses and providing them with sentence strips and word choices for fill in the blanks #ELLchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

MrC_A2 Dec 5 @ 9:38 PM EST

A4) Creating an information gap really gets students talking, trying to figure out how to communicate clearly w/ comprehension. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:39 PM EST

A4 Getting young children to expand oral language requires lots of rich, engaging classroom materials to talk about! #ellchat

ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:39 PM EST

@KarenElizLewis exactly! And teach S how to turn the conversation over to partner B. #ellchat

In reply to @KarenElizLewis

KarenElizLewis Dec 5 @ 9:37 PM EST
Easy to be sneaky with differentiation, too. Partner A gets simple stem, B gets complex. Push academic structures. #ellchat
- ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:34 PM EST
  
  @Judiehaynes Yes, but can also push our adv & adv high if you add phrases such as: further more, for example, in addition. #ellchat
  
  judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:32 PM EST
  
  This is excellent for ELL beginners. #ELLCHAT
  
  ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:27 PM EST
  
  A3 Use a structured conversation strategy such as talking Heads to get the vocabulary you want to hear in their mouths #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:40 PM EST

Q5) Do you think developing stronger oral language skills in ELLs increases their learning in other areas? How? #ELLCHAT

MsSalvac Dec 5 @ 9:40 PM EST

Sounds interesting! whats an example? #ELLCHAT

In reply to @MrC_A2

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:40 PM EST

A4 One thing doesn’t work on expanding oral lang in young kids is circle time where tchr just peppers kids with questions :( #ELLCHAT

NatashaRRivera Dec 5 @ 9:41 PM EST

We can change it by giving all students a voice, regardless of where they come from and what language they speak #ELLchat

ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:38 PM EST
Truth! I remember the silence like it was yesterday. Let's change this! #ellchat
- NatashaRRivera Dec 5 @ 9:36 PM EST
  
  Yes.ELLs are mostly quiet in mainstream settings & mostly talk in ESL pull out where they feel more at ease & accepted #ELLchat
  In reply to @judiehaynes

eslmonica Dec 5 @ 9:41 PM EST

same here! On subway now practicing reading signs figuring language out #ELLCHAT

In reply to @judiehaynes, @eslmonica

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:41 PM EST

Gen Ed teachers need strategies to include ELLs in class discussions. #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:38 PM EST
Truth! I remember the silence like it was yesterday. Let's change this! #ellchat
- NatashaRRivera Dec 5 @ 9:36 PM EST
  
  Yes.ELLs are mostly quiet in mainstream settings & mostly talk in ESL pull out where they feel more at ease & accepted #ELLchat
  In reply to @judiehaynes

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:41 PM EST

A4 One thing DOES work with young kids oral lang: setting up conversations they can have with each other in L1 or L2 #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:41 PM EST

I've noticed that talk seems to decrease in classrooms as kids get older. 😔 #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:39 PM EST

A4 Getting young children to expand oral language requires lots of rich, engaging classroom materials to talk about! #ellchat

MrC_A2 Dec 5 @ 9:41 PM EST

Q5) 1 of the first lessons I focused on this year was a lesson on Asking For Clarification. Teaching Ss to ask Qs and record info. #ellchat

MrC_A2 Dec 5 @ 9:41 PM EST

A5) 1 of the first lessons I focused on this year was a lesson on Asking For Clarification. Teaching Ss to ask Qs and record info. #ellchat

HSeslteacher Dec 5 @ 9:42 PM EST

A5: Oral language is foundation for reading, writing & speaking. Hard to read, write or say a word if you've never heard it before! #ellchat

MsSalvac Dec 5 @ 9:42 PM EST

Sweet idea! #ellchat

MrsSaid17 Dec 5 @ 9:38 PM EST

I have a tracking sheet for oc. Ss can review discussion later for essay writing #ellchat
In reply to @TanELLclassroom, @judiehaynes

ms_abendroth Dec 5 @ 9:42 PM EST

A5: "If you can think it, you can say it. If you can say it, you can write it." Yes oral Lang has correlation w/ other Lang domains #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:42 PM EST

A4 That’s why project based learning is so powerful for ELLs of all ages, I think. It is perfect for lots of meaningful talk! #ELLCHAT

katiedroeszler Dec 5 @ 9:42 PM EST

A5 Yes, the more Ss are talking the more involved and engaged they will be in every aspect of their learning #ellchat

ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:43 PM EST

I agree @judiehaynes Intentional talk cross curricularly #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:41 PM EST
Gen Ed teachers need strategies to include ELLs in class discussions. #ELLCHAT
- ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:38 PM EST
  
  Truth! I remember the silence like it was yesterday. Let's change this! #ellchat
  
  NatashaRRivera Dec 5 @ 9:36 PM EST
  
  Yes.ELLs are mostly quiet in mainstream settings & mostly talk in ESL pull out where they feel more at ease & accepted #ELLchat
  In reply to @judiehaynes

MrC_A2 Dec 5 @ 9:43 PM EST

A5) I say that to say that language in other content areas can also be used to clarify and understand academic content deeper. #ellchat

KarenElizLewis Dec 5 @ 9:43 PM EST

Yes! Some are so easy! Talking Heads, QSSSR, accountable talk stems, esp 4 restating. Any teacher can start these tomorrow! #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:41 PM EST
Gen Ed teachers need strategies to include ELLs in class discussions. #ELLCHAT
- ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:38 PM EST
  
  Truth! I remember the silence like it was yesterday. Let's change this! #ellchat
  
  NatashaRRivera Dec 5 @ 9:36 PM EST
  
  Yes.ELLs are mostly quiet in mainstream settings & mostly talk in ESL pull out where they feel more at ease & accepted #ELLchat
  In reply to @judiehaynes

techyakeline Dec 5 @ 9:44 PM EST

#ELLchat #EDCI365 A5: being able to speak a language facilitates reading skills by phonics. Students are able to sound out words

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:44 PM EST

A4) i agree Karen. Maker Ed also fosters oral language when small groups work together. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:42 PM EST

A4 That’s why project based learning is so powerful for ELLs of all ages, I think. It is perfect for lots of meaningful talk! #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:44 PM EST

May be true, but is not OK - gen ed teachers need to learn how to make welcoming environments for ALL learners! #ELLCHAT

NatashaRRivera Dec 5 @ 9:36 PM EST

Yes.ELLs are mostly quiet in mainstream settings & mostly talk in ESL pull out where they feel more at ease & accepted #ELLchat
In reply to @judiehaynes

ColorinColorado Dec 5 @ 9:44 PM EST

A4) Video Playlist: Engaging ELLs in Academic Conversations https://t.co/Iz15aozQTq via @TeachingChannel #ellchat

In reply to @TeachingChannel

NatashaRRivera Dec 5 @ 9:44 PM EST

Stronger language skills increase Ss class participation & use of skills & vocabulary learned in class ensuring lifelong learning #ELLchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:40 PM EST

Q5) Do you think developing stronger oral language skills in ELLs increases their learning in other areas? How? #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:45 PM EST

A5 YES,when S can talk like scientists or mathematicians they can write & understand like scientists or mathematicians #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:40 PM EST

Q5) Do you think developing stronger oral language skills in ELLs increases their learning in other areas? How? #ELLCHAT

TwitLiveEvents Dec 5 @ 9:45 PM EST

December 05, 2016 at 10:00PM Twitter Chat - #ellchat #TwitterChat Visit https://t.co/52cTeoQ3Zw for more events.

Paridad_US Dec 5 @ 9:46 PM EST

A5 "We listen a book a day, we speak a book a week, we read a book a month, and we write a book a year." Quote shows OL is crucial #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:46 PM EST

A4 High interest topics in science are also great explorations to build oral language - ideas here: https://t.co/HQzxZQUt4i #ellchat

KarenElizLewis Dec 5 @ 9:46 PM EST

Great series. Worth the time to watch. #ellchat

ColorinColorado Dec 5 @ 9:44 PM EST

A4) Video Playlist: Engaging ELLs in Academic Conversations https://t.co/Iz15aozQTq via @TeachingChannel #ellchat
In reply to @TeachingChannel

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:46 PM EST

Q6 - How do you balance support of oral language in students' home languages and English? #ELLCHAT

NatashaRRivera Dec 5 @ 9:46 PM EST

@judiehaynes absolutely!! That's exactly what ESL teachers are trying to change #ELLchat #TeachersAsAdvocates

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM, @judiehaynes

ColorinColorado Dec 5 @ 9:46 PM EST

A4) 5 Reasons Not to Use Round Robin Reading with ELLs https://t.co/77UqHJNked #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:48 PM EST

A4) Excellent article! #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Dec 5 @ 9:46 PM EST

A4) 5 Reasons Not to Use Round Robin Reading with ELLs https://t.co/77UqHJNked #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:48 PM EST

a5 There is LOTS of research in #earlyed showing that oral language in real CONVERSATIONS is best vocab builder for all langs #ELLCHAT

MrC_A2 Dec 5 @ 9:48 PM EST

A6) I often ask Ss how they say what I am teaching about in their L1. Making learning a two way street, to show I too am learning. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:49 PM EST

A6) Oral Language Development and ELLs : Challenges & Solutions. https://t.co/AHhAklZulj #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:49 PM EST

A5 Also lot of research in #earlyed showing that students do best with phonemic awareness when they hear themselves saying sounds #ELLcHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:49 PM EST

A6) Key Strategies for Developing Oral Language https://t.co/JWONZFHvIF #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:50 PM EST

a5 Yet I know several researchers who tried to study early oral lang in multilingual - and found it sadly rare in most classrooms #ELLCHAT

ms_abendroth Dec 5 @ 9:50 PM EST

A6 Being fluent in Spanish allows me to interact with these Ss in both lang & affirm their L1 literacy. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:50 PM EST

A5 Colleges teach tchrs how to say stuff, but don’t prepare them to be good conversation partners - hurts language dev! #ELLCHAT

katiedroeszler Dec 5 @ 9:50 PM EST

A6 Learning some of the native language of the ELs can make them feel excited and comfortable #ellchat

MrC_A2 Dec 5 @ 9:50 PM EST

A6) I often have students discuss something in L1 to build thought, then give wait time + scaffolds, and then ask for a response. #ellchat

ms_abendroth Dec 5 @ 9:51 PM EST

A6.1 For Ss who speak other lang (than Spanish) I give opps to teach me about their L1 & affirm their L1 skills as powerful tools #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:51 PM EST

A5 That’s why project based learning is so successful - students learn and USE useful lang in multiple domains. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:51 PM EST

I like this idea. #ELLCHAT

MrC_A2 Dec 5 @ 9:50 PM EST

A6) I often have students discuss something in L1 to build thought, then give wait time + scaffolds, and then ask for a response. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:52 PM EST

Q7- What professional learning resources have helped you enhance your practice to support oral language? #ELLCHAT

techyakeline Dec 5 @ 9:52 PM EST

#ELLchat #EDCI365 A6: students can use their L1 when stuck on certain words so I could help them find the word they seek.

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:53 PM EST

YES! #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:48 PM EST

a5 There is LOTS of research in #earlyed showing that oral language in real CONVERSATIONS is best vocab builder for all langs #ELLCHAT

MsSalvac Dec 5 @ 9:53 PM EST

A5) YES! Oral language proficiency allows for more collaboration & social learning across content areas. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:53 PM EST

A5 “The Role of Oral Language in Early Literacy” https://t.co/0qWCKX3UDk #ELLCHAT #earlyed

ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:53 PM EST

A5 if S read aloud for 10 min daily they will have 60 hours of practice speaking by the end of the year! In correct grammar too #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:49 PM EST

A5 Also lot of research in #earlyed showing that students do best with phonemic awareness when they hear themselves saying sounds #ELLcHAT

MsSalvac Dec 5 @ 9:53 PM EST

A6) In HS we offer foreign language but many different languages and only ESL classes. We encourage native language peer tutoring. #ELLCHAT

KarenElizLewis Dec 5 @ 9:53 PM EST

Q7: just saw Nancy Motley's Talk, Read, Talk, Write. So straightforward and hits all domains. #ELLcHAT

MsSalvac Dec 5 @ 9:54 PM EST

Great use of L1! #ELLCHAT

techyakeline Dec 5 @ 9:52 PM EST

#ELLchat #EDCI365 A6: students can use their L1 when stuck on certain words so I could help them find the word they seek.

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:54 PM EST

A5 “Robust link between preschool language and literacy” https://t.co/dsQEhhqajL #ELLCHAT

ShadSalem Dec 5 @ 9:54 PM EST

A7 Total Participation Techniques a book by Pérsida Himmele & William Himmele has a ton strategies for talk and active learning #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:55 PM EST

A5) I read research that said reading aloud isn't really oral language development. Do you agree? #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:53 PM EST
A5 if S read aloud for 10 min daily they will have 60 hours of practice speaking by the end of the year! In correct grammar too #ellchat
- KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:49 PM EST
  
  A5 Also lot of research in #earlyed showing that students do best with phonemic awareness when they hear themselves saying sounds #ELLcHAT

MrC_A2 Dec 5 @ 9:56 PM EST

A7) This is a great question, one I have yet to really explore. Any good resources are welcome!!! #ellchat @TanELLclassroom?

In reply to @judiehaynes, @TanELLclassroom

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:56 PM EST

A5 Lots of great studies by Carol Hammer on oral language development in bilingual young children https://t.co/QBO3frniLT #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:56 PM EST

A7 7 Steps to A language rich interactive classroom #ellchat

MsSalvac Dec 5 @ 9:57 PM EST

Agreed! I recommend @nancymotleyTRTW's training to all. It's not exclusively for EL's but hits all they need. #ELLCHAT

In reply to @KarenElizLewis, @nancymotleyTRTW

ms_abendroth Dec 5 @ 9:57 PM EST

A6 Academic Conversations by Jeff Zwiers, learning more about SIOP, wait time v. talk time #ELLCHAT

Sara_n_deepity Dec 5 @ 9:58 PM EST

A7) this is a great resource. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:58 PM EST

A5 Also great research by Lisa Lopez here https://t.co/hiPylL9x9z on bilingual lang dev #ELLCHAT

ms_abendroth Dec 5 @ 9:58 PM EST

Sorry this is A7 #ellchat

ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:58 PM EST

@judiehaynes I would like to see that research. I've read the opposite. I think it offers a good model of Eng Lang for S. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:55 PM EST
A5) I read research that said reading aloud isn't really oral language development. Do you agree? #ELLCHAT
- ValentinaESL Dec 5 @ 9:53 PM EST
  
  A5 if S read aloud for 10 min daily they will have 60 hours of practice speaking by the end of the year! In correct grammar too #ellchat
  
  KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 5 @ 9:49 PM EST
  
  A5 Also lot of research in #earlyed showing that students do best with phonemic awareness when they hear themselves saying sounds #ELLcHAT

KarenElizLewis Dec 5 @ 9:59 PM EST

https://t.co/alMiYloh7l If you have handle the video setup, I love watching Zwiers demo his pro/con debate #ellchat

ms_abendroth Dec 5 @ 9:57 PM EST

A6 Academic Conversations by Jeff Zwiers, learning more about SIOP, wait time v. talk time #ELLCHAT