scaffolding language instruction for ells

Scaffolding Language Instruction

for ELLs: Verb tenses and Domain-

Specific Vocabulary

Angela Johnson, Ed.M. National Board Certified - EMC Literacy

Heritage University Tri-Cities

Maya Angelou Elementary, Pasco School District

Sarah Smith, Ed.M. National Board Certified - English as a New Language

Maya Angelou Elementary, Pasco School District

Objectives

Participants will:

Explore research related to vocabulary and language learning;

Discuss strategies that provide scaffolds for ELLs

Plan for implementation of language activities with focus on verb

tenses and domain-specific vocabulary;

Learning About Building

Vocabulary with ELLs

Strategy Share CCD – introduce

word with picture

and predictions. The

next day, define the

word and do word

study.

Exploring Verbs and Vocabulary

Through Oracy and Literacy

Strategies

Language

Song Activities to Foster Literacy &

Oracy

Verb Tenses

Jeopardy– Verb Tenses

Sentence Patterning Chart and

Extension Activities

Dictado / Dictation

Plan for Implementation

Questions? Comments?

Angela Johnson Maya Angelou Elementary, Pasco School District

AnJohnson@psd1.org www.angelajohnsonseducationcorner.blogspot.com

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