Reading, Writing, & Research for English Language Learners

Governor’s Teacher Network

NCDPI and GTN

The NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) established the Governor's Teacher Network (GTN) as a platform for teachers to share their best work around instruction and professional development. This initiative is funded by the state’s Race to the Top grant.

The purpose of my study.

• The purpose of my study is to use online resources, multimedia, personal narratives, and Google Maps to engage ELLs in research, reading and writing.

• Using technology bolsters the research skills of ELLs; it also helps find a balance between challenging work and language comprehension.

• Engagement hinges on creating challenging assignments that can be understood and implemented with a diverse group.

Last years mapping project became the precursor to this year’s GTN

project.

Using maps allows ELLs to put their writing into a less intimidating context instead of asking them to write a

lengthy writing project.

This year we will use Google maps

•easy to use•adaptable to HomeBase

This year’s Google Maps project

• Students will research their home and new country

• Interview a relative—facts and anecdotes• Add information to a Google doc• Map where they have come from and where

they live now on Google Maps• They will add pop-up paragraphs filled will

information to teach others about their journey.• Upload to website