#ELLCHAT Archive
#ELLCHAT is a repository for ideas related to teaching English Language Learners.
Monday May 22, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
participatechat
May 22 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#ELLCHAT
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/TtihYHTCPA
judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Q1) Please share your name, where you're from and what you teach.
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TanELLclassroom
May 22 @ 9:03 PM EDT
If you teach ELs in elementary school, Emily is one to follow.
#ellchat
#eschat
#TESOL
#Ellchat_BkClub
emilyfranESL
May 22 @ 6:17 PM EDT
{Post} Flexibility with Newcomers -
https://t.co/zUKhpAPCBG
Read how our
#newcomer
grew 10 reading levels in just a year!
#ELs_CAN
#ELL
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:03 PM EDT
A1 Good evening! I’m Karen - co-host of
#ELLCHAT
author/consultant on ELLs/DLLs in early childhood - from eastern PA
asuarez85
May 22 @ 9:05 PM EDT
A1 Good evening! I'm Amanda from Illinois, I teach middle school ELL/sped
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dmarigutierrez
May 22 @ 9:05 PM EDT
A1 Damaris, newcomer ESL 3/4 grade SATX
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KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:06 PM EDT
We are looking forward to an interesting topic for tonight’s
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- Using photography to scaffold learning for ELLs
judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Using photography to scaffold literacy has 2 facets. One is to promote literacy activities such as speaking & writing.
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judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:07 PM EDT
The other is having students take or find photographs that illustrate vocabulary or concepts that are used in content lessons.
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judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Resource from
@Larryferlazzo
Using Photo with ELLs -
https://t.co/dPIBkXVPBD
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cmleider
May 22 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1. Chris Leider, teacher educator at Boston University. Sorry to be a little late!
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educ8orSmith
May 22 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1 ESL instructional coach Lancaster PA
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asuarez85
May 22 @ 9:11 PM EDT
@Judiehaynes
I have students find a photo to represent their vocab words. This really helps with mm words and is very engaging!
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judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Resource from
@Larryferlazzo
Using photos with ELLs -edutopia.org/blog/ell-engag…
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judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1) Judie Haynes, former K-6 ESL teacher, author, consultant.
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judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Q2)How do you think the taking or analysis of photographs supports English language development?
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KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2 For
#preschool
and K ELLs/DLLs real photographs are so important to make clear connections to words/concepts!
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HallaJmourko
May 22 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Power of visuals
#languagelearning
"A picture is worth a thousand words"
@Larryferlazzo
@judiehaynes
#ellchat
#ELLs
https://t.co/kCy4wRIJEd
judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Resource from
@Larryferlazzo
Using Photo with ELLs -
https://t.co/dPIBkXVPBD
#ELLCHAT
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2 Young children need the most realistic representations at first so they can really understand vocab connections
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AssignmentHelpN
May 22 @ 9:15 PM EDT
#coascd
#eduality
#EdVoice
#ellchat
#iechat
#kinderchat
The Ultimate 60 Ways To Use an iPad in the Classroom
https://t.co/Du9eR0MYRB
cmleider
May 22 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2. Letting Ss take photos let's them show their world. Gives value to their world view, experiences, & perspectives.
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educ8orSmith
May 22 @ 9:16 PM EDT
a2 photos can provide good starting points for oral discussion around a central idea or can be the jump start of a writing prompt
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judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2) I like to use photographs that I take of students acting out concepts such as prep of place (on, in, under)
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dmarigutierrez
May 22 @ 9:17 PM EDT
We used with Making Thinking Visible routine: See, think, wonder- support oral language devel and diff level of ELLs
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judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2) Resource: Literacy through photography for ELLs
https://t.co/7tqOGpHUjt
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asuarez85
May 22 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2 I encourage my Ss to think deeper about pics to represent a word rather than just a photo that reflects the literal meaning
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KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2 Also, for young ELLs/DLLs who can’t yet write, photos allow them to express their knowledge and interests for all to see
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judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2) Resource: The J. Getty Museum: Exploring Photographs, Lesson 1 – Methods of Visual Analysis
https://t.co/JJ9Rob6rOk
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massignmenthelp
May 22 @ 9:20 PM EDT
#coascd
#eduality
#EdVoice
#ellchat
#iechat
#kinderchat
Top 5 Concerns Students Have While Writing Assignments
https://t.co/QNgbrlLwjX
judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A2) I agree. photos of literal meaning are useful for beginning ELLS but we want them to develop thinking skills.
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asuarez85
May 22 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2 I encourage my Ss to think deeper about pics to represent a word rather than just a photo that reflects the literal meaning
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educ8orSmith
May 22 @ 9:21 PM EDT
great way to access ss prior knowledge when learning a new concept
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cmleider
May 22 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2. Letting Ss take photos let's them show their world. Gives value to their world view, experiences, & perspectives.
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dmarigutierrez
May 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A1 another way to use an image to support content and lang. Model and guided practice b4 Ss do in groups. Great thinking routine
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judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3) What activities involving students’ taking photographs have you used?
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dmarigutierrez
May 22 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3 Noun explore- walk around the school and take pic of objects then classify- person, place or thing. Kids love it and authentic
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cmleider
May 22 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3. Had Ss take pictures to accompany narrative writing
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judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3) Easy to do around a school. Have Ss take pictures of different jobs people have (crossing guard, school nurse, etc)
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KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A3 I’ve been using this book: Picture Science: Using Digital Photography to Teach Young Children
https://t.co/B0QDVIXL6D
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educ8orSmith
May 22 @ 9:25 PM EDT
close reading of images is important especially for ELs!
#ellchat
dmarigutierrez
May 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A1 another way to use an image to support content and lang. Model and guided practice b4 Ss do in groups. Great thinking routine
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judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A3) Like this idea!
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dmarigutierrez
May 22 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3 Noun explore- walk around the school and take pic of objects then classify- person, place or thing. Kids love it and authentic
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sis_eal
May 22 @ 9:27 PM EDT
What it looks like for
@TheDeborahChu
&
@cecigomez_g
gathering eoy
#ELL
data for ELPs @
#sisrocks
@WIDAIntl
@nordmeyerj
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cmleider
May 22 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3. Ss take pictures of each other. We then use photos for oral language - telling stories and/ or describing photo.
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KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3 A
#PreK
tchr askd families to send photo of what child had for dinner-made class books - images from home = cultural relevance@
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judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3) Please explain to the group how you close read a photograph.
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educ8orSmith
May 22 @ 9:25 PM EDT
close reading of images is important especially for ELs!
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dmarigutierrez
May 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A1 another way to use an image to support content and lang. Model and guided practice b4 Ss do in groups. Great thinking routine
#ELLCHAT
judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3) Students can take selfie and describe themselves.
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cmleider
May 22 @ 9:29 PM EDT
#TL508
this is a cool activity!
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dmarigutierrez
May 22 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3 Noun explore- walk around the school and take pic of objects then classify- person, place or thing. Kids love it and authentic
#ELLCHAT
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A3 I have worked with many 3 years olds who are perfectly capable of taking good photos. Great tool even for very young
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Uustinaa
May 22 @ 9:31 PM EDT
My name is Justine and I'm an educator from Canada also pursuing my M.Ed. My prof suggested listening in on the fabulous
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judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Welcome Justina!
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Uustinaa
May 22 @ 9:31 PM EDT
My name is Justine and I'm an educator from Canada also pursuing my M.Ed. My prof suggested listening in on the fabulous
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judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A4) What activities do you use that involve students’ analysis of photographs that you provide.
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asuarez85
May 22 @ 9:34 PM EDT
I provide photos to build background knowledge of a text before we read it. Then Ss can predict and discuss prior to reading.
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EllBillofRights
May 22 @ 9:35 PM EDT
ELs can learn how to analyze, corroborate, and contextualize primary sources working with historic photographs
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cmleider
May 22 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A4. Let students share their knowledge and describe/identify what they see in photo
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cmleider
May 22 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A4) activate background knowledge and let students discuss photo in home language(s) if they prefer
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KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A4 For young children, still photos enable them to spend the time they need to observe details, make learning connections
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judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A4) Using photos is an excellent way to provide differentiation for ELLs.
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KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A4 I’ve used photos that are meaningful to particular students - like family photos, neighborhood, school - to talk about math/sci
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dmarigutierrez
May 22 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A4 gave each group a pic from a story- and went through see-think-wonder. 👍🏽 for Ss to read a picture and connect to a story
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KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:40 PM EDT
a4 like: How many windows on front of our school? How many people live at your house? What living things live around our school/
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judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A4) Teaching ELLs to interpret photos is culturally responsive & demonstrates a means to welcome all voices in your class.
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judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Q5) How do you combine the taking or use of photographs with technology resources?
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KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A4 For social studies - important to use photos of your real community helpers rather than cartoons that don’t look right
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MrsGuedry
May 22 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A3) sorry I'm late tonight. I've used photos as graffiti boards
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https://t.co/zhozyjRgEk
MrsGuedry
May 22 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A4) practice vocabulary in context "left, right, next to, in front of..." as they describe a photo
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DeanWitte
May 22 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A5) take pics of what is in environment/ school office=nucleus of cell
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dmarigutierrez
May 22 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A4 geometric shapes another MTV routine of I see and I know because... vocab develop, content, identifying and justifying why
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asuarez85
May 22 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A5 My Ss use Google drawings or slides to create word maps of vocab words, then search for pic to represent their assigned word.
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cmleider
May 22 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A5. I like to use padlet to upload all photos from a certain activity or lesson.
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May 22 @ 9:45 PM EDT
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KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A5 resource about using tech and digital photos for young DLLs/ELLs
https://t.co/eeVUrLmPqy
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MrsGuedry
May 22 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A5)
#ELLChat
a photo on a smart board or even just on an iPad makes this much easier because you don't have to print photos & work is saved
MrsGuedry
May 22 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A1) secondary ESL support in north Dallas
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KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A5 Storymaking apps import photos, draw, type & RECORD VOICES! Draw and Tell by duck duck moose and My Story by Brightbot
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DeanWitte
May 22 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A1) South Dakota state-wide title III consortium
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judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A5) Learning with IPad Supporing English learners.
https://t.co/P8jnW8ypzh
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KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:48 PM EDT
a5 use story making app to import photos of recent field trip, have children record story in home language, involve families too
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MrsGuedry
May 22 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A5) show a picture with sentence stems at an iPad station and have kids hit the record button to record their conversation
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asuarez85
May 22 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A5 Google slides
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KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A5 our friend
@eslmonica
did this award-winning project with K ESL using voice thread
https://t.co/vpmahU13tp
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EllBillofRights
May 22 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Photos are not supports. They require visual literacy. Use of color, who's in the front/back? Who's there/Who's missing?
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KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:51 PM EDT
a5 but DON’T put photos of a thing on the label with the name of the thing! Here are creative ideas:
https://t.co/JE8BdgSY6A
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judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A6) Please explain how you think using photography can scaffold English Lang. Dev.
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KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A6 Photos offer real-life meaning to build foundations of visual literacy and symbol connections in L1 and L2
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HSeslteacher
May 22 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A5: Take photos of kids at school & have them explain rules for new ELLs next year.
#ELLChat
cmleider
May 22 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A5) I record Ss describing photo at start & end of the unit. Let Ss listen to how their language developed (also good assessment)
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MrsGuedry
May 22 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A6 photos make the abstract tangible. they add context and background
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KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A6 So, for young DLLs/ELLs start with real pumpkin, the photos of pumpkins at local farm, then illustrations of pumpkins
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dmarigutierrez
May 22 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A6 visuals helps w/ reaching ZPD. Serve as an ⚓️ to their learning but must be explicitly taught esp w/diff ELL levels & schooling
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EllBillofRights
May 22 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Example of scaffolding UP (v. simplify) & explicit teaching of Lg as a meaning making resource in science
#ellchat
https://t.co/WBRvBW2b4i
In reply to @dmarigutierrez
HSeslteacher
May 22 @ 9:59 PM EDT
A6: Photos can be used to activate students' background knowledge & then link to topic being taught as intro.
#ELLChat
judiehaynes
- Moderator
May 22 @ 9:59 PM EDT
There will not be an
#ELLCHAT
discussion next Monday 5/27 due to Memorial Day.
asuarez85
May 22 @ 9:59 PM EDT
A6 photos provide a visual/support to encourage students to use content vocab during discussions/student collaboration.
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MrsGuedry
May 22 @ 9:59 PM EDT
A6) which one builds meaning?
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cmleider
May 22 @ 9:59 PM EDT
A6. Help with activation of prior knowledge and building of background knowledge, connections between languages
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