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KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Good evening #ELLCHAT ! Talking about designing environments that help ELLs/DLLs learn. Questions coming up!

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Q1 Please share where you are from and what level you teach. #ELLCHAT (and answer beginning A1)

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A1 I’m Karen Nemeth from eastern PA, author/consultant/advocate for better early ed for ELLs/DLLs Co-host of #ELLCHAT

vlcorr Jun 20 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1: Victoria Corr from Woodstock, GA! I teach 7th Grade Life Science! #ELLCHAT

C_C_Mitchell Jun 20 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Trouble Finding Bilingual Teachers? Look to Classroom Aides, New Report Urges https://t.co/RGrWs5zC9Y #ellchat https://t.co/XLRNBpWIUb

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@vlcorr Hi, Victoria! Welcome to #ELLChat. our other co-host @judiehaynes is taking the night off.

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Tonight on #ELLCHAT we will be talking about displays and supplies that are found in classrooms for ELLs (or should be) Are you ready?

BillBlackRI Jun 20 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Bill Black, Principal @WestBroadwayMS Providence, Rhode Island. Excited to learn more about teaching and learning with our ELL's #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Jun 20 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Shaeley, K12 ESL instructional coach from Central Iowa chiming in on #ELLChat tonight.

HSeslteacher Jun 20 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: Shaeley, K12 ESL instructional coach from Central Iowa chiming in on #ELLChat tonight.

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q2. What is on display in your classroom specifically to support ELLs? #ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn Jun 20 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT A1) formerly from IA now living in PA, have taught grade K-7 ELLs

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q2 for example - do any of you use bilingual word walls or what else is visible to help ELLs learn? #ELLCHAT

vlcorr Jun 20 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A2: I use a Word Wall as well as Visual Posters that explain content. #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Jun 20 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM Are we limited to just classrooms, or will the questions spill over to other areas within the school as a whole? #ELLChat

BillBlackRI Jun 20 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A2 - A lot of pictures and visuals for KIDS. Words connected to pictures. Pictures of students and teachers demonstrating vocab #ELLCHAT

vlcorr Jun 20 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2: Also clearly post the content objective, language objective, function of language, and standard that we are covering in class. #ELLCHAT

massignmenthelp Jun 20 @ 9:10 PM EDT

6 Emerging Education Technologies https://t.co/HV29lUkWgL #coascd #colchat #eduality #EdVoice #ellchat #iechat #kinderchat #ksedchat #luthed

massignmenthelp Jun 20 @ 9:10 PM EDT

6 Emerging Education Technologies https://t.co/LcSKE4gWXy #coascd #colchat #eduality #EdVoice #ellchat #iechat #kinderchat #ksedchat #luthed

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Good point, Shaeley - We were thinking specifically of rooms - but could expand to whole building! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/06AWedbtkD

HSeslteacher Jun 20 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM Are we limited to just classrooms, or will the questions spill over to other areas within the school as a whole? #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2 article on use of word walls in multilingual classrooms https://t.co/q5zI4Vvj95 #ELLCHAT

katrocada Jun 20 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Kate, #ell teacher from #westernMA, weighing in on #ellchat this evening!

HSeslteacher Jun 20 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2: Charts of transition words, paragraph structure, classroom & school rules (with icons/illustrations) are items for older ELLs #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2 I worry about too much stuff on the walls for ELLs/DLLs - words are good, but too many overwhelm https://t.co/AwqnDddcQW #ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn Jun 20 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2) I liked my displays to be interactive. My grade 7 ELLs created much of what covered our walls. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/IkM6DFo8Dj

HSeslteacher Jun 20 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: Talk moves by category is another item I'd post if I were in classroom (e.g. starters of how to agree, disagree, clarify) #ELLChat

AssignmentHelpN Jun 20 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A Guide to Competency-Based Education Model https://t.co/EzJ05wjifc #eduality #edvoice #ellchat #iechat #kinderchat https://t.co/EngkBq8nAW

katrocada Jun 20 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 sentence frames 2 guide asking 4 assistance with academic & basic interpersonal needs. Also, transition words, academic language #ellchat

BillBlackRI Jun 20 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Student Work from our New Arrival ELL program @WestBroadwayMS #ELLCHAT https://t.co/MAkYk6pAzE

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 Environmental print only helps when tchrs refer to it and students use it. Here are some hints: https://t.co/JE8BdhayY8 #ELLCHAT

Sara_n_deepity Jun 20 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: Accountable Talk Stems #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Sounds interesting, Sara - can you say more about this? #ELLCHAT https://t.co/ptEasYE2Dx

Sara_n_deepity Jun 20 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: Accountable Talk Stems #ELLCHAT

Steff_Snell Jun 20 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A1: Joining tonight's chat late, but excited about tonight's topic! I'm Steffany from West Lawn, PA. I teach K-5 ESL #ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn Jun 20 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2) Another example of student work- many of the ELLs would go home and explain idioms to parents. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/zT8aypKfdj

HSeslteacher Jun 20 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@BillBlackRI @WestBroadwayMS I agree it's important to display student work. Shows ELLs value what they do & contribute to class #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2 Environmental print sets the tone before NYC students even get to a classroom #ELLCHAT https://t.co/y1UROxSlXr

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Nov 12 @ 12:17 AM EST

If NYC board of ed can post welcome signs like this, why can’t every school district? #ellchat #ptchat #earlyed https://t.co/szs1mI9dzb

HSeslteacher Jun 20 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2: Another popular item in class was map of world with pics of students & string to where they were from. #ELLChat

SharonJKGlenn Jun 20 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2) sounds silly, but in many classrooms the basic schedule wasn't posted. Our ELLs needed the reminder. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/5H5dXpdz0u

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2 How do you manage student work on display? how long is it up? how to choose? Can it be too much? #ELLCHAT

vlcorr Jun 20 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM Such a great idea to celebrate culture! Our school hangs a flag from each country that is represented at our school #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2 In #earlyed it is critical to have picture schedule. Little kids need to know what’s happening next, when they’ll go home! #ELLCHAT

Steff_Snell Jun 20 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A2: I think st. created anchor charts are important--visual reminder of the learning and created by them! #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Jun 20 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM Yes! Items around school important too. Also flags of countries or clocks showing world times in home countries #ELLChat

lauren_dill Jun 20 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Joining late! #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A2 Lots of ideas for using cognates on display in classrooms for different ages via @colorincolorado https://t.co/Q5BzCLwumh #ELLCHAT

Sara_n_deepity Jun 20 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM @KarenNemethEdM Sure, these are sentence frames to help students engage in academic disc. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/5J1ArUXLJ4

RachSal44 Jun 20 @ 9:25 PM EDT

You are a busy man @BillBlackRI Always looking to grow #FinishStrong #LastBell #KidsDeserveIt #edtechchat #ELLCHAT https://t.co/Kg851dYZOr

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher A2 I say yes and no about flags. Meaningful for some students, certainly parents, but maybe not for preK - K. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher A2 I worry that #earlyed tchrs THINK they are supporting culture w/ flags and go no further #ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn Jun 20 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A2) Goals for the day were posted and we'd read them at beginning and check we'd met them each period. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/CwJlp3Q7e2

HSeslteacher Jun 20 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM I see your point. What's a better way to show cultural support for younger #ELLs than flags? #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Q3) How have you changed your classroom to support ELLs in different ways? #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Jun 20 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3: Physical set up (desk arrangement) to focus more on partner or small group discussion rather than individuals was 1 way. #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A2 ideas for cultural connections via displays for PreK - K https://t.co/fqiN6lUyXH #ELLCHAT https://t.co/GaIyWTbFgD

HSeslteacher Jun 20 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM I see your point. What's a better way to show cultural support for younger #ELLs than flags? #ELLChat

vlcorr Jun 20 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3: Word Walls, Picture Based Assessment (as needed), Desk arrangement to promote collaboration #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 We tell preK and K tchrs that whole group activities must be kept to minimum to meet needs of young DLLs/ELLs #ELLCHAT so move furniture

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 Maybe more nooks and crannies for small groups, individual interactions #ELLCHAT

Sara_n_deepity Jun 20 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3: I have negotiated more ORAL language practice using cooperative learning strategies. #ELLCHAT

lauren_dill Jun 20 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher @KarenNemethEdM Its important to engage the whole family & bring them 2 the school. SHOW them they are important. #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Jun 20 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM Personalized & from family directly. No assumptions made by teacher! Helps build school-family connection too #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3 Tabors said private space is important for young language learners to not be ‘on show’ all the time! https://t.co/UQ5PJ0JcSy #ELLCHAT

lauren_dill Jun 20 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3: Asked parents what they needed from me to better support their students and then delivered. Supported families = engaged kids #ELLCHAT

danielscib Jun 20 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM A3 ask for tables instead of those desk/chair pieces, tables made collaboration possible in various configurations #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3 - another element - How can push-in or co-teaching models work without designing classrooms accordingly? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Q4) What materials are on your shelves to support ELLs? #ELLCHAT

danielscib Jun 20 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher I agree with this 100%, flexibility is essential. Independent work, pair work, small groups, many options. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:36 PM EDT

(and while you’re thinking about Q4 - don’t forget to follow all of our #ELLCHAT contributors to build your PLN!)

vlcorr Jun 20 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q4: In MS I have picture books and utilize children's literature to teach biology concepts (i.e. Lorax, Great Kapok Tree).#ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn Jun 20 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A3) ELLs had to read, write, listen, and speak when presenting their plans for how they'd use a passport. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/2ONB5QHGSI

Steff_Snell Jun 20 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A3: @danielscib @HSeslteacher I agree--and would just add peer interaction, peer interaction, peer interaction! #ellchat

HSeslteacher Jun 20 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Q4: Oxford picture dictionaries (black bilingual one as well as orange Content Areas dictionary) at HS level for newcomers #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A3 We’re a small group compared to entire population of tchrs - how many out there can let go of “sit down, be quiet!” #ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn Jun 20 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A3) Because grade 7 students often have to present in other classes, we practiced speaking aloud. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/Apa8XK5Lpr

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4 Tip from @pambrillante Cluster books by topic, not ability. So children at all levels can find the group on spiders or trucks #ELLCHAT

C_C_Mitchell Jun 20 @ 9:42 PM EDT

The Struggle to Identify # ELLs With Learning Disabilities and Steer Them to Effective Programs https://t.co/NtkRLFsX71 #speced #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4 It’s good to have wordless books, storybooks and nonfiction, but if you separate by ability, you are isolating students #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Jun 20 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Q4: Also adapted texts of books read in English classes (e.g. Romeo & Juliet), history & science topics. Some bilingual books #ELLChat

CarolinaTesol Jun 20 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4) Supporting content areas with leveled biographies from Lakeshore. Picture dictionaries for science #ELLCHAT

Steff_Snell Jun 20 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4: In addition to dictionaries like @HSeslteacher...audiobooks, games #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4 So easy to think of books on shelves. Does anyone have multilingual games like https://t.co/K7daeny1TO ? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Awesome! #ellchat https://t.co/FcMRRWXYo4

vlcorr Jun 20 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM My classroom is never quiet. I always feel like I have to explain it to stakeholders.

vlcorr Jun 20 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM Not quite games, but lots of manipulatives available! #ELLCHAT

TwitLiveEvents Jun 20 @ 9:45 PM EDT

June 20, 2016 at 10:00PM Twitter Chat - #ellchat #TwitterChat Visit https://t.co/52cTeoysAW for more events.

HSeslteacher Jun 20 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Q4: Adapted texts can also be graphic novels like this set from Saddleback https://t.co/G4iJFxMJot #ELLChat

SharonJKGlenn Jun 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4) Supporting families definitely supports students. Great resource explaining how to do American school. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/jjzHU7vLZz

CarolinaTesol Jun 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4) Books with CDs to model fluency help too #ELLCHAT

EMariePascual Jun 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4. If using technology in the classroom @prek12plaza offers leveled eBooks so students can read the same content at their pace #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4 for PreK and K DLLs/ELLs I want to see less plastic, more really real stuff they recognize. Controversy! https://t.co/cnkV9PNChp #ELLCHAT

AndreaHonigsfel Jun 20 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A4: Love to share Easy English News by Elizabeth Claire #ELLCHAT

vlcorr Jun 20 @ 9:47 PM EDT

It's nice to use technology for ELLs, but what if you only have 4 computers for over 20 students? #ELLCHAT

Steff_Snell Jun 20 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4: Translation apps CAN be lifesavers. My st. and I have had a lot of success with Speak and Translate https://t.co/yKMb752Cr1 #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A4 Books w/ CDs or bilingual story apps also great for helping tchrs learn words in children’s languages! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/PThN5lDoiU

CarolinaTesol Jun 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4) Books with CDs to model fluency help too #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Q5) What challenges have you faced in designing environments that seem to help ELL learning? #ELLCHAT What’s driving you crazy?

HSeslteacher Jun 20 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A4: Also used https://t.co/HReDTA6nrE subscription (either USA or World but California good too) as source for current events text #ELLCHAT

AndreaHonigsfel Jun 20 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@vlcorr Rotation stations work really when when you have 4 computers. #ELLchat @ESLTechies

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A4 do you all know free Googletranslate app has camera so you hover over text and see it in new language? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A4 - look for collaborative games and projects so 2-3 students can use computer together? #ELLCHAT https://t.co/IbPoO833zW

vlcorr Jun 20 @ 9:47 PM EDT

It's nice to use technology for ELLs, but what if you only have 4 computers for over 20 students? #ELLCHAT

vlcorr Jun 20 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5. Getting everyone on board and getting over the thought of what is "fair," when it comes to grading in a inclusion classroom. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5 challenge that hurts my heart when room is full of stuff in English and Spanish and I see a Korean or Urdu speaker sitting there #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Jun 20 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5: Used to be ELL classrooms very small spaces in my district. New elem bldgs all open in August, so we have space now!!! #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5 OH my gosh -that old “has to be fair” excuse to do less for everybody -drives me crazy!! No basis for it #ELLCHAT https://t.co/RxwdQypXIc

vlcorr Jun 20 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5. Getting everyone on board and getting over the thought of what is "fair," when it comes to grading in a inclusion classroom. #ELLCHAT

vlcorr Jun 20 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM 6 languages in one general ed classroom, everyone must feel like their culture is valued. #ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn Jun 20 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5) 2 ESL classrooms now next to each other- better for collaboration, better for fluid movement based on language level...#ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A5 Why don’t I ever meet districts or regions that create lists of resources to share in various languages?? :( #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Q6) What wishes do you have for your classroom next year for ELLs? #ELLCHAT

vlcorr Jun 20 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM My district is doing a great job in expanding the resources! It's a work in progress. #canthappenovernight #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Jun 20 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM That is a challenge when many language groups represented. Sources for other langs not as common, but they exist! #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6 I’d like to see teacher-created collections of these resources with district or regional place for them - reduce duplication #ELLCHAT

vlcorr Jun 20 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6: Next year I know I will be teaching majority of ELL students in grade, it's nice to be able to use this time to prepare #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Jun 20 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6: My wish is better collaboration with ESL families. Hope to do some home visits & ask about family culture items/activities #ELLchat

vlcorr Jun 20 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6: I'm also fortunate to work closely with ESOL teacher, collaboration has been key! #ELLCHAT

Sara_n_deepity Jun 20 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM A6: Perhaps Pinterest among PLN to create and share resources on a board for each language? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A6 I’d also like to see school purchasing help to find resources in less common languages like language https://t.co/MaqcE6VIDs #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 20 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A6 and I wish one day that, when I ask any group ‘how many partner w/ public librarian’ all hands go up! #ELLCHAT

americantesol Jun 20 @ 9:59 PM EDT

15 Web Tools and Apps for Learning with Mind Maps https://t.co/wYQOR77CUF #esl #tefl #EFL #ellchat #eltchat #edtech https://t.co/f0Zxugk9mX