To clarify, we have one ESL teacher running herself ragged to service an enormous building and I hope to learn some things to lighten her load and make my time with my ELs more effective as to not over-burden her.
A1 I’m Karen Nemeth, cohost of #ELLCHAT I am an author/consultant focusing on ELLs/DLLs in early childhood. I’m from eastern PA, but traveling tonight to do presentations in NY. I hope I can stay in the chat while traveling!
A1 I’m Karen Nemeth, cohost of #ELLCHAT I am an author/consultant focusing on ELLs/DLLs in early childhood. I’m from eastern PA, but traveling tonight to do presentations in NY. I hope I can stay in the chat while traveling!
#ellchat folks, come join #safespaceconvos to discuss separation from parents and other Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). We'll be on for half an hour after your chat ends!
Trying to tune in to both #ELLCHAT & #SafeSpaceConvos ❤️🌎❤️🌎 between these two there is so much compassion, knowledge & experience - not to mention advocacy
A2). Our #usd383 district keeps several school libraries open for checkout & reading / staffed by district librarians - the times typically correspond w FREE summer lunch program #ELLCHAT
A2: Partner with public library to make sure ELLs know about library's summer reading program. For HS students specifically, I promote @audiobookSYNChttps://t.co/IeNSrLDMhQ#ELLchat
A2) Make summer reading a way to connect – start a summer book club. One teacher I know has kids post info about the book they're reading on a google page. #ELLCHAT
Trying to tune in to both #ELLCHAT & #SafeSpaceConvos ❤️🌎❤️🌎 between these two there is so much compassion, knowledge & experience - not to mention advocacy
A2). Our #usd383 district keeps several school libraries open for checkout & reading / staffed by district librarians - the times typically correspond w FREE summer lunch program #ELLCHAT
A2 @OPS_Libraries grant allows students to checkout books if in summer school or from the community; #freebookFriday gives patrons books to build home library; share reading goals with @OmahaLibrary summer program #ELLCHAT Thanks Sherwood Foundation
A2: I tried to provide as many reading materials for my students before they left. Especially for my migrant students who were taking off to a new place #ELLCHAT
A2: I tried to provide as many reading materials for my students before they left. Especially for my migrant students who were taking off to a new place #ELLCHAT
A2 When I taught elementaryELD I set up bi-weekly meetings at the public library on our main campus. Students would get prizes for checking out and discussing books they have read. #ellchat
A2). Just as important as independent reading is being read to. I encourage read aloud w families. My 13 yo still ❤️’s when I read aloud. Increases listening skills. #ELLCHAT
Ooops starting #ELLchat late. I'm Victoria from Atlanta, GA. After four years of science, I am so happy to finally say I'm an ESOL teacher. Luckily I get to Push in to science classes too! #bestofbothworlds
Ooops starting #ELLchat late. I'm Victoria from Atlanta, GA. After four years of science, I am so happy to finally say I'm an ESOL teacher. Luckily I get to Push in to science classes too! #bestofbothworlds
A3. One suggestion we frequently give is to have our student (middle school) read to any of the younger relatives. We've also had parents that are learning English as well, read books with their child. #ellchat
#ellchat A3) Invite them to the local public library so they can see the resources. Share with them the importance of reading during the summer (all the time).
A2). Just as important as independent reading is being read to. I encourage read aloud w families. My 13 yo still ❤️’s when I read aloud. Increases listening skills. #ELLCHAT
A3: I try to tell my parents that it’s ok to read to them in their native language. I think sometimes that they feel like they’re holding them back if they aren’t reading to them in English #ellchat
A2) I had a fully stocked hi-lo classroom graphic novel library that kids borrowed from. We had an ESL summer school and they would take them home after. #ellchat
A2). Our #usd383 district keeps several school libraries open for checkout & reading / staffed by district librarians - the times typically correspond w FREE summer lunch program #ELLCHAT
A3 I think it’s important to convey to students and families that it should be a steady flow of reading all summer long - book lists often result in a 2-day marathon the day before school starts! #ELLCHAT
A3b Our teacher union awarded our public library for helping stop the “summer slide” The @OmahaLibrary is the recipient of the 2018 @OmahaOEA
School Bell Award. #ELLCHAT
A2) I had a fully stocked hi-lo classroom graphic novel library that kids borrowed from. We had an ESL summer school and they would take them home after. #ellchat
A2). Our #usd383 district keeps several school libraries open for checkout & reading / staffed by district librarians - the times typically correspond w FREE summer lunch program #ELLCHAT
A3: I try to tell my parents that it’s ok to read to them in their native language. I think sometimes that they feel like they’re holding them back if they aren’t reading to them in English #ellchat
A3) The read alouds and other services at the library were such a blessing to me as a mom of young children. The modeling is so important but and can be a great resource for the whole family. #ellchat
A3) I have 3 children who are all learning to read in their L2. It is a challenge to keep reading material around that they are compelled to read. But we are always working on it bc I agree 100% that it is super important. #ellchat
A3) One ESL teacher I know took a group of kindergarten ELLs & some of their parents to Barnes & Noble for a story hour. She showed parents how to choose books for ELLs. #ELLCHAT
How cool would it be if during the school year you could record students doing read alouds, too. A combo of student & teacher read alouds could be featured over the summer. #ELLChat
A3) @NewsinLevels is great for older readers. There is choice w new articles every day, it is leveled and scaffolded w a read aloud feature, no log in required. Our kids find a way to watch YouTube so they can also get on NewsInLevels. Hook them on it during the year. #ellchat
A3) @NewsinLevels is great for older readers. There is choice w new articles every day, it is leveled and scaffolded w a read aloud feature, no log in required. Our kids find a way to watch YouTube so they can also get on NewsInLevels. Hook them on it during the year. #ellchat
A3) As the parent of a language learner. I always encourage her to tell short stories in both her primary and target languages. Struggles expected. #ELLCHAT
#ellchat You guys need to check out @ProjectLITComm This group understands what MG and YA students want to read. Starting a #projectlitbookclub during the year and keeping it going during the summer would help. Older Ss will read if they find interesting material.
A3) So true, Judie! We can also enlist the help of volunteers for this. We have PTA who are looking to help new arrival families. They can organize events that show other parents resources and also schedule library meet ups. #ellchat
A4 High Five Bilingue magazine in English/Spanish builds biliteracy. Ages 2-6 Schools can order bulk subscriptions or send home just for summer months https://t.co/DovwKo9tG1#ELLCHAT
#ellchat Well, participating in #ellchat_bkclub helps me grow. We’re about to read Refugee then @TonyaWardSinger ’s book. Best professional reading group for Ts of Els
#ellchat You guys need to check out @ProjectLITComm This group understands what MG and YA students want to read. Starting a #projectlitbookclub during the year and keeping it going during the summer would help. Older Ss will read if they find interesting material.
