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MrsMurat Mar 21 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Ss address haters & trolls: https://t.co/Ru9BpBE7hm Would love your feedback! TY! #k12talent #colchat #edvoice #ellchat #iechat #kinderchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:00 PM EDT

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

MsKimball1 Mar 21 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A1: Shannon, WA state, 1st grade #ellchat https://t.co/4wpIsKdtND

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT

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

SheMacIntyre Mar 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hi. Sheila MacIntyre. I live in Ontario Canada. I teach a multi-level ESL class and also have ELLs in my mainstream classes. #ELLCHAT

Ashleigh_Donner Mar 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hello, My Name is Ashleigh, NV, and I'm not teaching yet. I am taking a class about ELL's and this is a requirment. #EDRL474 #ELLCHAT

Paridad_US Mar 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT

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

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

I'm Judie Haynes, retired ESL teacher, author and co-moderator of #ELLCHAT.

katy_boehm11 Mar 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A1-Katy from Illinois. I teach 4th grade and have the ELL cluster. #ellchat

maggieessig Mar 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A1 Maggie from IL - EL/Bilingual Specialist/Consultant for @IL_Resource_Ctr & @Paridad_US #ellchat https://t.co/JRV1THnQBg

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@Ashleigh_Donner Welcome! We're happy to have you here. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1 I’m Karen Nemeth, author/consultant helping early childhood educators work with ELLs/DLLs and cohost of #ELLCHAT https://t.co/IWsYYGOL9i

Ashleigh_Donner Mar 21 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@judiehaynes Thank you, Happy to be here. #ELLCHAT #EDRL474

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A-1 I'm asking #ELLCHAT participants to follow each other. It's a great way to grow your PLN.

gardnerkb1 Mar 21 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1 - Katie, NC, Kinder ESL Teacher #ellchat

TheESOLNinja Mar 21 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1: Melissa, middle school in MD #ellchat

SKGEducator Mar 21 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1- Surinder Kaur. Teach at Camden, NJ- HS ESL Science #ELLChat

DdelaneyDiana Mar 21 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1 Hi, my name is Diana and I teach EL Ss in 1st,3rd,4th and 5th in Georgia. #ellchat

David__Boughton Mar 21 @ 9:06 PM EDT

David in Toronto, high school #ellchat

JeniRelampago Mar 21 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 Jen Guyton Title Services in a dual program #ellchat

hvisona Mar 21 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Heidy from BC. K-7 ELL in a French Immersion school #ellchat

ysrd40 Mar 21 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Hi, my name is Ysoris Pazymino. I teach 1st grade dual language. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Q2.Research shows ELLs have few opportunities to engage in meaningful talk in school. Is this your experience? Why does it happen? #ELLCHAT

easkelton Mar 21 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 Beth from Colorado- ELL consultant #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:10 PM EDT

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

TheESOLNinja Mar 21 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: Yes! Newer ELLs fear ridicule from their peers. Long-term ELLs are good at being invisible #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2 Time available to ELLs for speaking in the classroom is limited. Emphasis on 1 word answers. #ELLCHAT

katy_boehm11 Mar 21 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2: Ss are given a lot of opportunities for meaningful conversations through ELA lessons Ts in the district helped create #ellchat

Paridad_US Mar 21 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2 Most classroom discussion is monologic & controlled by the T. Sustained dialogue between Ss and T & Ss is not common enough #ellchat

abealarcon Mar 21 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Buenas noches from NYC! I am a VP in a gr 1-3 school. Glad to be here tonight. #ellchat

hvisona Mar 21 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A3 oral skills are not emphasized as much when evaluating Ss, in my experience. #ELLchat

easkelton Mar 21 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2 shadowing tool helps chart speaking. Generally less than a few minutes/class #ellchat

Ashleigh_Donner Mar 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2 Yes. From what I've seen many ELL do not like to engage in conversation at all, let alone meaningful ones. #EDRL474 #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A-2 That's been my experience too. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/ktUDgxBxmK

TheESOLNinja Mar 21 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: Yes! Newer ELLs fear ridicule from their peers. Long-term ELLs are good at being invisible #ellchat

katy_boehm11 Mar 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2 cont: It is easier to allow 1 student to answer, but more meaningful for Ss to talk to a partner-more conversations happening #ellchat

KrohnESL Mar 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1- Hi! I'm Julie Krohn, a district level coordinator in Burnsville Mn #ELLCHAT

JeniRelampago Mar 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2 Yes! We need to have structures in place to support ELs in conversation #ellchat

Ashleigh_Donner Mar 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@judiehaynes I agree with your statement about the one word emphasis. There is so little time in the class for more. #EDRL474 #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A-2 Tchrs need to avoid oral lang activities that are too shallow. ELLs need real reasons to speak. #ELLCHAT

maggieessig Mar 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@Ashleigh_Donner I think ELs want to & like to engage in conversation but they don't necessarily have the tools to do so yet #ellchat

SheMacIntyre Mar 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Q2 Meaningful talk is difficult for our Sec ELLs. Too much time is spent decoding text. Difficult to make meaning or connections. #ELLCHAT

gardnerkb1 Mar 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 - I try to create a welcoming, safe environment where students feel comfortable sharing #ellchat

hvisona Mar 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 PS institutions rarely admit students based on oral skills so Ts spend more time on rdg and wrtg #ELLchat

easkelton Mar 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@JeniRelampago Cooperative learning structures can really increase speaking opportunities #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Please remember to answer Q2 with A2 so that we're all on the same track. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 Research showing oral language barely happening in #earlyed classrooms, DLLs https://t.co/XieBTWZ1Dn #ELLCHAT Fits what I see :(

HSeslteacher Mar 21 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2- Ts should structure activities for ELLs to speak providing supports as needed like chance to practice with partner 1st. #ELLChat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A-2 I agree but unless CL is structured, ELLs may not be able to talk much. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/HnoRKNnunu

easkelton Mar 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@JeniRelampago Cooperative learning structures can really increase speaking opportunities #ellchat

gardnerkb1 Mar 21 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 - Center activities allow for students to collaborate and practice oral speaking skills thru academic and social conversations #ellchat

abealarcon Mar 21 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Lots of convos happen in playground, cafeteria, bus, etc. They are very real in these settings. Just look and listen to ELLs. #ellchat

maggieessig Mar 21 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 I think there's a misconception out there that ELs will just acquire oral lang skills w/o support but Ss need OL instruction #ellchat

SheMacIntyre Mar 21 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 oops. I use current events articles to provoke meaningful talk. Newsela's leveled texts are helpful in my ESL class. #ellchat

Ixy_pixy Mar 21 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Higher Ed ESL teacher here, Los Angeles Cali #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@maggieessig This leads us to our next question #ELLCHAT

DdelaneyDiana Mar 21 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 Depends on the teacher and level of ELL Ss. Teachers need to give opportunities for meaningful discussions #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 Susan B. Neuman observed K tchrs: they introduced up to 8 tier 2 words/day, then NEVER USED THEM AGAIN! https://t.co/Ezq2zTMy4f #ELLCHAT

SheMacIntyre Mar 21 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 Four corner activities are also great to support meaningful talk. #ellchat

Ashleigh_Donner Mar 21 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@maggieessig I agree that they may not have the tools to do so. We need to give them options to help them. #EDRL474 #ELLCHAT

David__Boughton Mar 21 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 In other classes, Ts see chatting as waste of time. Maybe that affects ELL teachers? #ellchat

KrohnESL Mar 21 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM #ellchat awful! Language learning is a social construct.

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Q3.What strategies do you employ to help ELLs develop oral language for academic purposes? #ELLCHAT

easkelton Mar 21 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@judiehaynes structure, purpose, and scaffolds are key to successful interactions for ELLs #ellchat

Ixy_pixy Mar 21 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Higher Ed ESL teacher-- Los Angeles Cali #ellchat

gardnerkb1 Mar 21 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@maggieessig @Ashleigh_Donner I agree, allow Ss to answer in native lang. then model how to say it in English and have them repeat #ellchat

Ixy_pixy Mar 21 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A1. Higher Ed ESL teacher, Los Angeles Cali #ellchat

hvisona Mar 21 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@abealarcon we also need to encourage Ss to use academic language in an acad. setting. See BICS vs CALP #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2 I talked to principal who started observing for this in preK and realized how little child talk heard in bilingual classrooms #ELLCHAT

eslmonica Mar 21 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@judiehaynes Monica Schnee mentor texts visual literacy accountable talk provide meaningful conversations true communicative goal #ellchat

David__Boughton Mar 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@abealarcon which is why Ts need to promote cross-cultural socialization #ellchat

SheMacIntyre Mar 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@DdelaneyDiana agree! Texts (narratives or other) that explore social justice issues are most helpful. #ellchat

MsKimball1 Mar 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2: Accountable talk stems w/ my whole class (95% ELLs)this helps but am trying add more opportunities. #ellchat https://t.co/xfkMkWQtFE

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Q2.Research shows ELLs have few opportunities to engage in meaningful talk in school. Is this your experience? Why does it happen? #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@ysrd40 Be sure to use #ELLCHAT so that everyone can see your tweets.

katy_boehm11 Mar 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3-Provide sentence starters, give Ss the opportunity to practice authenticly, explicitly teaching how to turn ?s into statements #ellchat

Ashleigh_Donner Mar 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@gardnerkb1 @maggieessig yes and there are other ways like show pictures if it's appropriate for the level #EDRL474 #ELLchat

abealarcon Mar 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@maggieessig Agree but do why do many Ts opt not to develop OL? Is rdg, math & wrtg easier? Easier to assess? #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

a3 So I push teachers to let go of quantity of words and focus on quality/depth of learning really useful academic vocab for ELLs #ELLCHAT

Ixy_pixy Mar 21 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2. I have to create scenarios for meaningful exchange, if not, it doesn't happen as often. #ellchat

easkelton Mar 21 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3 Zwiers book "Academic Conversations" great resource for strategies to develop oral lang. for acad. purposes #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Mar 21 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3- Front loading vocab & grammar structures is one strategy. #ELLChat

abealarcon Mar 21 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@hvisona Agree totally but many need to feel welcome. T is major factor in creating climate for convos. #ellchat

eslmonica Mar 21 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@Ashleigh_Donner A2 Understanding Language has a protocol to foster OLD have used it w/K successfully #ellchat

maggieessig Mar 21 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3 I have a Symbaloo of otherwise ordinary tech resources that I like to remix into OL activities! #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3 - Scaffold what academic conversations should look like (i.e. during brainstorming activities) #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3 Sentence starters are good, but tchrs can embed that by linking content from lesson to lesson - using similar sentences #ELLCHAT

Ashleigh_Donner Mar 21 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3 Use think pair share method. It engages students and has them communicate orally with a partner and to a group. #ELLCHAT #EDRL474

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A-3 Resource How to Start Academic Conversations https://t.co/ggnC6XUcIU #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3 Hard to say this, but mostly it seems least confident, least prepared tchrs resort to maintaining control by talking too much #ELLCHAT

KrohnESL Mar 21 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3 - plan for dialogue, add supports, start in small groups - much depends on tchr #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3 Resource: Key Strategies for Developing Oral Language https://t.co/JWONZFHvIF #ELLCHAT

easkelton Mar 21 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@judiehaynes great summary of book "Academic Conversations" #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Mar 21 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@easkelton I wrote a review of this book recently. https://t.co/wknva7rCqz #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3 takes a lot of confidence to step back and trust your materials and lessons to support quality student talk, specially ELLs #ELLCHAT

ChristineDahnke Mar 21 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Hello! Just joining ... ESOL district admin, Jacksonville FL #ELLCHAT

ESLKatieB Mar 21 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Katie B., NC 1st grade ESL teacher. A3 I've worked with teachers on rewording answers for Ss. Let them respond but rephrase #ELLCHAT

eslmonica Mar 21 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@judiehaynes A3 sentence stems frames modeling turn&talk partner talk report what yr partner said #ellchat

maggieessig Mar 21 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3 in my class, my Ss & I created an Academic Conversation wall to support OL #ellchat https://t.co/Sk3ndJMJQj

easkelton Mar 21 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher wow--when do you find time to review a book?? #ELLCHAT

Ixy_pixy Mar 21 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3 structure projects where they have a real audience so they take pride in refining their academic work. #ellchat https://t.co/JzWpIOoJye

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Q3.What strategies do you employ to help ELLs develop oral language for academic purposes? #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3 - Having Ss read something that they wrote is not a conversation. Adapt activities to include authentic talk. #ELLCHAT

katy_boehm11 Mar 21 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@Ashleigh_Donner Allowing that think time encourages more meaningful oral language too! #ellchat

hvisona Mar 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3, S writes in a paragraph frame, practise using an app which creates a meme and records voice. S can playback #ellchat

SheMacIntyre Mar 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3 We look at transitions used in diff text structures. I also model and we practice speaking using these structures. #ellchat

gardnerkb1 Mar 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3 - Sentence starters, anchor charts with visuals, 4 corners, sage & scribe, think pair share, PBL's, role play #ellchat

eslmonica Mar 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@easkelton @judiehaynes Understanding Lang has free MOOC courses on OLD took two lots of work but worth it #ellchat

easkelton Mar 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@judiehaynes modeling expectations w/higher level student helps, too. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3 Hooray for COGNATES! https://t.co/iqgWINERuA via @ColorinColorado #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3 - I think modeling is a very impt. strategy. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/a7PFTm3odZ

easkelton Mar 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@judiehaynes modeling expectations w/higher level student helps, too. #ELLCHAT

TheESOLNinja Mar 21 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3: Scaffolding the material is the first step. Many ELLs don't talk because they don't understand the topic or expectations #ellchat

easkelton Mar 21 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@eslmonica @judiehaynes agreed! I audited the courses and gained lots! #ellchat

HSeslteacher Mar 21 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@maggieessig What's the link to your Symbaloo? Are you willing to share it? #ellchat

Paridad_US Mar 21 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3 We love "Academic Lang in Diverse Classrooms" by Gottlieb & Ernst-Slavit #ellchat https://t.co/xRXkZRsZ8c

JeniRelampago Mar 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#Ellchat A3 Great resource for sentence stems compatible with any theme https://t.co/c95fWIzu9Q

hvisona Mar 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Ss prepare a book talk and presents to other ELLs and Q/A follows #ellchat

ESLKatieB Mar 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

PBLs are great! Assign roles. I will assign some to a task with an oral part just to get oral practice. Common goals work #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3 If you say a word in Spanish, child replies w/ paragraph you don’t understand, does it count as oral language? Relax! #ELLCHAT

hvisona Mar 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 Games such as Taboo and Apples to Apples are fun for older, intermediate level ELLs. #ellchat

abealarcon Mar 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3: Problem solving scenarios, realia, primary sources, cultural objects and events all are great ways to promote communication. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 - There are lots of ideas and new people on #ELLCHAT tonight. Please follow each other! #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 - There are lots of ideas and new people on #ELLCHAT tonight. Please follow each other! #ELLCHAT

ChristineDahnke Mar 21 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3: Has anyone worked to create MPIs to scaffold for ELP levels? #ELLCHAT

easkelton Mar 21 @ 9:30 PM EDT

when coding S's during shadowing, I 'code' this as 'reading' not 'speaking' #ellchat https://t.co/ktxIyqveuU

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3 - Having Ss read something that they wrote is not a conversation. Adapt activities to include authentic talk. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@judiehaynes A3 so, supporting oral language might start with planning activities Ss really love and want to discuss! #ELLCHAT

Ashleigh_Donner Mar 21 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@hvisona I really like these ideas #EDRL474 #ELLCHAT

abealarcon Mar 21 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM What is the goal? in L1 or L2? #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4 What activities do you use to get students to expand on the oral language production? #ELLCHAT

SheMacIntyre Mar 21 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3 thanks. Will check this out. Helping ELLs understand how English functions and in what forms is key. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/SWk967DinH

JeniRelampago Mar 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#Ellchat A3 Great resource for sentence stems compatible with any theme https://t.co/c95fWIzu9Q

ritaplatt Mar 21 @ 9:31 PM EDT

#Ellchat can't be here 2night but wanted 2 share: FREE classes from Hakuta & Zwiers (MOOC) target ELD & are AMAZING! https://t.co/qAGG28lNwJ

KrohnESL Mar 21 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@ChristineDahnke working on that in our district - should be done after standards are unpacked #ellchat

TLDeussen Mar 21 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Growing up #bilingual helps children see other people's point of view. https://t.co/dW7eqQoe0r #ELL #ellchat @npratc

ChristineDahnke Mar 21 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3: communication increases when kids see relevance and how topics relates to them #ELLCHAT

DdelaneyDiana Mar 21 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@easkelton A2 Yes great ideas from Stanford, I also video tape my Ss having discussion w/ partner then evaluate together .#ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4 Using prompts to increase discussion of topic: i.e. what do you mean by….what makes you think that.. #ELLCHAT

maggieessig Mar 21 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Here's a link to the symbaloo & how I use each tool to elicit OL https://t.co/KFSzD81hop #ellchat https://t.co/xK5eQ05KGz

HSeslteacher Mar 21 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@maggieessig What's the link to your Symbaloo? Are you willing to share it? #ellchat

Ashleigh_Donner Mar 21 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@ChristineDahnke Yes! When someone is interested in a topic they usually have more to say about it. #EDRL474 #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Please be sure to use A-4 to answer Q-4 so we know what question your answering. #ELLCHAT

easkelton Mar 21 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@ChristineDahnke WIDA MPIs can be 'transformed' for any content or level. 2012 WIDA standards have lots of examples. #ellchat

globalQZ Mar 21 @ 9:33 PM EDT

we published student work in a nationwide classroom publication. it gives students incredible empowerment! #ELLchat https://t.co/jAlUBcgYqQ

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3 - Having Ss read something that they wrote is not a conversation. Adapt activities to include authentic talk. #ELLCHAT

abealarcon Mar 21 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@judiehaynes I can't see the questions. Are you posting them? #ellchat

JeniRelampago Mar 21 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@ChristineDahnke A district in New Jersey has created something aligned with CCSS, I will look for the link #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Yes! Exactly. Just need to make sure that students have authentic opportunities to talk. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/ANQWUBNDCv

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@judiehaynes A3 so, supporting oral language might start with planning activities Ss really love and want to discuss! #ELLCHAT

katy_boehm11 Mar 21 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4: #ellchat https://t.co/bj2J1HlgsD

katy_boehm11 Mar 21 @ 12:23 PM EDT

Ss interviewing & taking the other's perspective to make a Tellagami about our field trip. #d83spartans #ELLEdTech https://t.co/0NXFteEVCv

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3 In #preK we ask tchrs to base learning/conversation on child interests, but many assume they KNOW and don’t ask the child :( #ELLCHAT

DdelaneyDiana Mar 21 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3 Sentence frames and recording my Ss help. #ellchat

cschachter Mar 21 @ 9:33 PM EDT

I've been impressed lately with https://t.co/DWczbXErdy #ellchat

abealarcon Mar 21 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@maggieessig This is great! Muchas gracias! #ellchat

Ixy_pixy Mar 21 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A4 Skits work w my students. Scenarios to act out r often welcomed - I "catch" Ss using vocab words later! #ellchat https://t.co/8O5O5di0dw

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4 What activities do you use to get students to expand on the oral language production? #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@abealarcon Yes- are you on the #ELLCHAT stream. Q4 What activities do you use to get students to expand on the oral language production?

Ashleigh_Donner Mar 21 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM Assuming is never good. :( #edrl474 #ELLCHAT

Paridad_US Mar 21 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4 Varied OL activities! You're not going to elicit continued OL if you're using old or inauthentic activities or prompts #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3 In #preK, goal should be oral language in whatever language child wants to use until ready to transfer #ELLCHAT https://t.co/38uavataeo

abealarcon Mar 21 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM What is the goal? in L1 or L2? #ellchat

cschachter Mar 21 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A1 Carole Devey Schachter, Bethlehem, PA ESOL Teacher K-5 and K-12 Evaluator #ellchat

katy_boehm11 Mar 21 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4-I've been more strategic about encouraging Ss to use academic lang-TPR, anchor charts, videos #ellchat

abealarcon Mar 21 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@judiehaynes Got it. Now I can see. Gracias! #ellchat

gardnerkb1 Mar 21 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@judiehaynes yes, "can you tell me more...." #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A-4 Excellent activity! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/J9USpZMZRJ

katy_boehm11 Mar 21 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A4: #ellchat https://t.co/bj2J1HlgsD
- katy_boehm11 Mar 21 @ 12:23 PM EDT
  
  Ss interviewing & taking the other's perspective to make a Tellagami about our field trip. #d83spartans #ELLEdTech https://t.co/0NXFteEVCv

Ashleigh_Donner Mar 21 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4 Im not a teacher yet, so I can't answer what I currently do, but I like seeing other peoples ideas #EDRL474 #ELLCHAT

David__Boughton Mar 21 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Watching this and enjoying the connection to tonight's #ellchat -- 10 ways to have a better conversation https://t.co/T0srwYKSWs

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:36 PM EDT

a4 in #earlyed, key is to get tchrs to really understand and use open ended questions to draw out oral lang - not easy w/ ELLs #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A-4 - Model how to support ideas with examples from other texts, one’s own life. etc. #ELLCHAT

SheMacIntyre Mar 21 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4 Lucy West Talk Moves. These have become part of my repertoire. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/MSLKJUqUJl

katy_boehm11 Mar 21 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4-I also give my Ss a lot more time to talk through math probs. Ss must agree with their partners and every1 is prepared to share #ellchat

TheESOLNinja Mar 21 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4: I prompt them by asking why, telling Ss to convince me or asking Ss to add on to one another's comments #ellchat

abealarcon Mar 21 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM Agree totally! Ts need to be flexible and accept whatever langauge S decides to speak. #studentchoice #studentvocie #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@gardnerkb1 Yes if you read articles by Zweirs, your find a whole list of responses to encourage elaboration. #ELLCHAT

abealarcon Mar 21 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM Lots of Ts need examples and trng. Can't do what you don't know. #ellchat #theneedforPD

ESLKatieB Mar 21 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 fun activity..give kids a picture to describe to a small group to draw. Let them see what happens when they give more details. #ELLCHAT

maggieessig Mar 21 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 I had a mystery OL prompt box. Ss would pick a random prompt & they would discuss. I had to stay silent & let the talk unfold! #ellchat

cschachter Mar 21 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4 We have been using TwistedWave. The kids love recording, listening, then fixing the recording. They share w/me via GoogleDrive #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A-4 Have Ss build on challenging another’s idea: Do you agree? Can you add to this idea? Encourages ELLs to listen to each other #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4 When tchrs say “we always do the bunny project this time of year” it’s not about what motivates the students you have this year! #ELLCHAT

gardnerkb1 Mar 21 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@judiehaynes I like to ask my Ss "Can you tell me more...?" To expand on simple sentences or one word answers #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:41 PM EDT

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

Ashleigh_Donner Mar 21 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@maggieessig I like this idea it really encourages conversation and it isn't planned conversation. it's authentic #EDRL474 #ELLCHAT

DdelaneyDiana Mar 21 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4 My Ss use sketches and models (math) to help them explain or describe #ellchat

ChristineDahnke Mar 21 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4: I love autobiography driven assignments. Tell me more about YOU #ELLCHAT

Paridad_US Mar 21 @ 9:42 PM EDT

The NY Times Learning Channel has a similar weekly activity for older Ss https://t.co/VbpDINUBPU #ellchat https://t.co/BWnGSUgHIA

ESLKatieB Mar 21 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 fun activity..give kids a picture to describe to a small group to draw. Let them see what happens when they give more details. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4 - Forgot to mention using visuals to help ELLs with oral language. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/AnT1OqGn3d

DdelaneyDiana Mar 21 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4 My Ss use sketches and models (math) to help them explain or describe #ellchat

MrsOatesClass Mar 21 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@judiehaynes Just joining in. In math I use @lensoo and have Ss explain how they solve a problem. Removes anxiety. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4 Plan connections from 1 activity to the next to build layers of vocab - Spring planting project? find related song, story, etc. #ELLCHAT

maggieessig Mar 21 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4 Ss & I practiced how to disagree/elaborate/clarify during disc. Having that lang was powerful for them #ellchat https://t.co/DgGQjc18Op

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A-4 Have Ss build on challenging another’s idea: Do you agree? Can you add to this idea? Encourages ELLs to listen to each other #ELLCHAT

DdelaneyDiana Mar 21 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5 Yes!! I also hope they become more confident and speak up in their classroom. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Please remember to use A5 to answer Q5. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:44 PM EDT

That’s my job, Abe! :) #ELLCHAT https://t.co/JHg9NQNjjF

abealarcon Mar 21 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM Lots of Ts need examples and trng. Can't do what you don't know. #ellchat #theneedforPD

abealarcon Mar 21 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@maggieessig I've seen this in my 1st gr classrooms and Ss luv it! #ellchat

Ashleigh_Donner Mar 21 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5 Yes, because then there is less stress on making mistakes when it comes to speaking, they can relax and just learn. #EDRL474 #ELLCHAT

JeniRelampago Mar 21 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5 For sure! Direct link to writing #ellchat

easkelton Mar 21 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5 Can we understand a concept we don't have the language for? How does language support concept development? #ELLCHAT

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judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5 -Oral Language Development and ELLs : Challenges & Solutions. https://t.co/AHhAklZulj #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4 Ideally - teachers should learn to say “Can you tell me more…” in each child’s home language! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/lIVQpLr04B

gardnerkb1 Mar 21 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@judiehaynes I like to ask my Ss "Can you tell me more...?" To expand on simple sentences or one word answers #ellchat

Ashleigh_Donner Mar 21 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5 Students can then focus on one aspect of learning, rather the task at hand like math or science and learning English #EDRL474 #ELLCHAT

MrsGadtke Mar 21 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5 Visuals +Voice. Ss that spoke 1 word in English was writing & reading books by May.Tons of oral lang pract w/ visuals in @Seesaw #ELLChat

gardnerkb1 Mar 21 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@JeniRelampago I agree! #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A-5 Resource Oral Language Development in ELLs. Research Findings and Promising Practices https://t.co/iHDNW5T4SS #ELLCHAT

KrohnESL Mar 21 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@maggieessig that's the hardest part of bldg OL! Ts staying silent! #ELLCHAT

maggieessig Mar 21 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5 Oral language is often the foundation of the schema Ss use to make sense of other content areas #ellchat

MrsGadtke Mar 21 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Love that - "layers of vocab" #ellchat https://t.co/COieq5IGHU

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4 Plan connections from 1 activity to the next to build layers of vocab - Spring planting project? find related song, story, etc. #ELLCHAT

abealarcon Mar 21 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5: Of course! ELLs will feel confident and OL skills will transfer readily. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5 - I think ELLs have improved vocabulary and writing when they improve their oral language production. #ELLCHAT

hvisona Mar 21 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Thanks all! Need to leave the chat! #ELLchat

ESLKatieB Mar 21 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5 Yes! Any new words spoken can be used in writing and decoded in reading. We want them to own their words! #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4 These free videos show great examples of quality oral lang with ELLs/DLLs in #earlyed https://t.co/XfcEicJgiw #ELLCHAT

katy_boehm11 Mar 21 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5-Yes! All of the language domains are connected. Ss can use OL to help develop ideas for writing and while thinking about reading #ellchat

MrsGadtke Mar 21 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@judiehaynes I agree and this was 100% true in my K class last year #ellchat

abealarcon Mar 21 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM I know and will be calling upon you in the near future. Seen you in action and you're very good. #ellchat

Ashleigh_Donner Mar 21 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@easkelton This is a very important ? and the answer is no. We can only understand a concept, if we know the language. #EDRL474 #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Mar 21 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5- Yes! I agree with the saying that the one who does the talking is doing the learning. Talking & learning are connected. #ELLChat

TheESOLNinja Mar 21 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5: Encouraging students to talk about concepts helps cement understanding in all classes #ellchat

easkelton Mar 21 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@Ashleigh_Donner I'm not sure, but interested. Can I understand 'precipitation' w/o that word? Sure! #ellchat

cschachter Mar 21 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Enjoyed #ellchat More ideas and people to follow. #BASDChallenge

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A3 Using more authentic materials - really real realia! Intrinsic meaning and purpose builds language here https://t.co/cnkV9Q5dFZ #ELLCHAT

cathypetreebeck Mar 21 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Join us in 10 minutes to discuss the teaching of academic vocabulary with @easkelton . Use hashtag #ssdedu #ellchat

KrohnESL Mar 21 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@Ashleigh_Donner @easkelton #ellchat reminds me of Inuit words for "snow"

gardnerkb1 Mar 21 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5 - have Ss "be the teacher", ability to teach others shows they know new content being taught #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5 caution: just using visuals to reinforce isolated words won’t make them stick - using in different domains, contexts will! #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A6- How can we get gen ed colleagues to buy into developing .ELLs' academic oral language. #ELLCHAT

KrohnESL Mar 21 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM esp with abstract words found across content areas - no pic for them! #ELLCHAT

MrsGadtke Mar 21 @ 9:55 PM EDT

I also try and avoid clip art or web images when poss. Instead have Ss take photos in context of school #Ellchat https://t.co/nfIe5FE2Ac

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5 caution: just using visuals to reinforce isolated words won’t make them stick - using in different domains, contexts will! #ELLCHAT

ysrd40 Mar 21 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A5 oral language development is very important for ELL and SSL ACADEMIC success. #ellchat

HSeslteacher Mar 21 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A6- I think gen ed Ts understand importance of academic lang but need ideas, suggestions for how to help ELLs speak more in class. #ellchat

DdelaneyDiana Mar 21 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A4 another good App is #Wixie where Ss record themselves with picture. Ss laugh+ have fun listening to themselves. #ellchat

Ashleigh_Donner Mar 21 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A6 Maybe by explaining to the gen ed teachers why it is so important to strengthen the students oral language #ELLCHAT #EDRL474

katy_boehm11 Mar 21 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A6-Often gen ed Ts are perceived to not want to incorporate OL. HELP them & give them authentic fun strategies to try with their Ss #ellchat

KrohnESL Mar 21 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@judiehaynes is this Q6?! Or did I miss it? #ELLCHAT

katy_boehm11 Mar 21 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher Exactly! Perhaps co-planning/teaching a lesson to help model #ELLCHAT

gardnerkb1 Mar 21 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM you can use google cardboard, virtual field trips, discovery ed. virtual reality. #ellchat

Ashleigh_Donner Mar 21 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher YES! I know as a future teacher, I am slightly lost when it comes to good ideas of ways to help ELLs #ELLCHAT #EDRL474

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@KrohnESL Q6 - How do we get gen ed teachers to buy into helping develop ELLs academic oral language? #ELLCHAT

NatashaRRivera Mar 21 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher absolutely!! ELLs don't get enough opportunities to practice their BICS or their CALP. #ELLchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Yes! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/36KEnZ52Aa

Ashleigh_Donner Mar 21 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A6 Maybe by explaining to the gen ed teachers why it is so important to strengthen the students oral language #ELLCHAT #EDRL474

TheESOLNinja Mar 21 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A6: Assure them that a few minutes of oral lang per lesson won't totally derail the curr that they are anxious to keep up with #ellchat

katy_boehm11 Mar 21 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@judiehaynes I think gen ed Ts KNOW the importance. It's the HOW they maybe need the help with. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:59 PM EDT

This really works! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/79XYveLIXi

katy_boehm11 Mar 21 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher Exactly! Perhaps co-planning/teaching a lesson to help model #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Mar 21 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A5 Fast 5 Gamechangers to build language quality for DLLs https://t.co/eHXHMbZlk0 #ELLCHAT