Ages 4-7
The Words Came Down! English Language Learners Read, Write and Talk Across the Curriculum
Emelie Parker & Tess Pardini
As teachers everywhere find more and more students with limited English in their classes, many are asking: ‘How can I include ESL students in every aspect of the day?’
Beginning with designing a classroom that welcomes students and creates appropriate conditions for learning, the authors provide a workshop format for reading, writing and curriculum-wide learning.
The workshop structure allows teachers to vary instruction to include the whole class, and gives pupils many opportunities to collaborate with others as they learn to speak, read, write and comprehend while also engaging in active learning of the curriculum. The authors provide numerous example of ways that teachers can become proficient in knowing each child and adapting teaching methods to meet individual needs.
Throughout “The Words Came Down!” oral language is emphasised in a continuum from teacher demonstration to situations in which pupil-to-pupil communication is essential. The authors show that when children's attempts to communicate are accepted and celebrated, they will learn to communicate with each other comfortably and spontaneously whether in the playground or working on a school project.
In addition, this helpful guide offers a variety of approaches to assessment, and demonstrates the importance of engaging families as partners in learning not just English language but across the whole curriculum.
Contents
Foundations: Our School; Building Community; Workshop: The Architecture That Supports English Language Learners; Workshops: Writing Workshop; Reading Workshop; Social Studies Workshop; Maths Workshop; Science Workshop; References
2006 200pp paperback
978-1-57110-414-4
£19.99
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