guided reading: through the ell lens by molly williams, ell coach
DESCRIPTION
Before Reading Introduce the book 3-4 minutes Look at illustrations Tell a little about the book. Vocabulary If word is defined in the text, do not introduce. Choose words that are difficult to decode. Introduce the book May require longer intro. due to: language structures, background knowledge Content Consider CALP : Unfamiliar syntatic and semantic structures Through the ELL LensTRANSCRIPT
Guided Reading:Through the ELL lens by Molly Williams, ELL coach
Text Types & Language FeaturesExpository Text Greater Number of low
frequency words. Complex sentences that
assist CALP development Descriptive language is
factual and precise “Timeless” Present tense Some action verbs Defining, clarifying,
contrasting
Narrative Text More figurative language. Developing a means for cultural
knowledge Varying story structures. Action verbs Generally past tense. Dialogue uses tense changes
from past to present to future Written in first person (I, We)
and third person (he, she, they)
Before ReadingIntroduce the book
•3-4 minutes•Look at illustrations•Tell a little about the book.
Vocabulary
•If word is defined in the text, do not introduce. •Choose words that are difficult to decode.
Introduce the book
May require longer intro. due to:
language structures, background knowledge
Content
Consider CALP :
Unfamiliar syntatic and semantic
structures
Through the ELL
Lens
During Reading:Purpose for Reading
Teaching Points(1 or 2 each day)
•Vocabulary•Decoding•Fluency
Retelling
Does it make sense?
Coaching with EXPLICIT
demonstrations
Think AloudStudent
applicationStudent
verbalizes
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Lens
After Reading:Discussion
•Open ended question•Inferential or draw conclusions
Word Work: •Students who need work on decoding.
•Struggle in reading, writing vowel patterns, blends, multiple syllables.
Guided Writing:•Day 3 after reading the book.•Assisted writing not assigned writing
SWRRL
Discussion: To dig deeper:
Sentence framescan be used
Word Work:English sound
systemContext embedded
Pronunciation of sounds
Guided Writing:Concrete academic
responsesBME
SWBS5 Finger RetellingKeyword Strategy
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Lens