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English as a Second Language Program

Royal Oak Schools

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6 Elementary Schools:

• Christy Osborne, Coordinator & ESL Teacher

• Violet Andoni, ESL/ Bilingual Instructor (Albanian)

• Janka Demiri, ESL/ Bilingual Instructor (Albanian)

Royal Oak Middle School

• Karina Landis, ESL Teacher

• Violet Andoni, ESL/ Bilingual Instructor (Albanian)

Royal Oak High School:

• Julia Giacoma, ESL Teacher

• Janka Demiri, ESL/ Bilingual Instructor (Albanian)

• Violet Andoni, ESL/ Bilingual Instructor (Albanian)

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• Royal Oak has an ESL program.

• Royal Oak offers bilingual

services in Albanian and Russian.

• ELs: Students are called

English Learners.

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Hands-on activities vs.

Memorization

Class discussions vs. Lecture

Group Work vs. Individual

Eye Contact

Homework

Acceptance of diverse learners

VIDEO: 21st Century Learners

Common Core

Long Division

Method 1 Method 2

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Method 3 Finally… Write!

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Common Core

Long Division

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• Used in social situations

• Used to form relationships

• 6 months to 2 years

• Quick and easy

• SOUND great!

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•Used in classrooms: Math, social studies, science.

•Vocabulary and grammar

•Takes 5-10 years to learn

•Limited schooling/ first language = longer to learn

VIDEO: Charlie Brown

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Social

Academic

Kindergarten:

2nd Grade:

5th Grade:

I can see a blue fish. Long ago, the stillness of the night was often broken by the haunting howl of a gray wolf. But today, the wolves howl is seldom heard. Medical researchers use genetics to help diagnose and treat diseases and develop medicines, while Criminologists use genetics (in the form of DNA evidence) to help them solve crimes.

Level 1 ELs see THIS:

One of the ____ __________ of ____ ____ is that they are _______; _____ in many _______ and in _____ _________.

Level 3/4 ELs

see THIS:

One of the main _____________ of fossil ____ is that they are ___________; found in many places and in large _________.

Level 6 ELs see THIS:

One of the main advantages of fossil fuels is that they are abundant; found in many places and in large amounts.

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• WIDA: World Class

Instructional Design and

Assessment

• Listening

• Speaking

• Reading

• Writing

• The ESL Curriculum

supports the Common Core

standards.

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Social & Instructional

Language

Language of Language

Arts

Language of Mathematics

Language of Science

Language of Social Studies

Math Content Area Vocabulary

Academic Sentences:

Test Taking Language

Science:

Reading and Writing

Science:

Writing and Grammar

Science:

Reading Comprehension

Science:

Writing Process

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Levels 3-6:

1. Math

2. Science

3. Social Studies

4. Language Arts

Levels 1-2:

1. Family and home

2. School vocabulary

3. Following directions

4. Social Studies

5. Science

6. Math

Grammar Vocabulary

Comprehension Reading skills

Writing Skills

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Language skills:

• Reading, writing, speaking, and listening

• ESL texts and workbooks for beginner ELL students

• Higher level language acquisition- content subject area

Writing:

• Incorporate reading, writing and technology skills

Content Area:

• Homework

• Assignments

• Projects

• Papers

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Classroom Structure • Elective credit

• One hour every day

• Half of class: WIDA standards

• Half of class: Language support

• Prepare for tests/ presentations in core

classes

Classroom Content • Fiction/ non-fiction reading: Content Areas

• Group discussions/ projects

• Quizzes: Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading

• Writing: Content and Organization

• Listening Comprehension: Student News

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ESL Teachers work closely with the

Classroom Teachers. Parents are IMPORTANT! Support school

rules, homework and good work habits. Students take responsibility for their

education and become self-motivated.

Classroom

Teachers

ESL

Teachers

Parents Students

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• World-class Instructional

Design and Assessment

• Every Spring, Every K-12

English Language Learner

• State requires until exit

• New Students: WIDA APT

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Entering the ESL

Program

WIDA APT

ESL Instruction

WIDA Testing: Spring

Exiting the ESL

Program

Exiting From ESL

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WIDA • Level 5 or 6

Math • K-2: AIMS Math assessment

• 3-8: Math MEAP (M-STEP)

• 9-12: MME, ACT PLAN or EXPLORE

Language Arts • K-2: DRA Reading level assessment

• 3-8: Reading/ Writing MEAP (M-STEP)

• 9-12: MME, ACT PLAN or EXPLORE

Standardized Tests

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M-STEP

• Reading and math: Grades 3-8

• Writing, Science, Social studies

• Spring 2015: All online!

High School

• 11th grade: MME (Michigan Merit Examination)

• ACT Plus Writing and ACT WorkKeys

• M-STEP: English, Mathematics, Science & Social studies

Accommodations

• 1st year in U.S.A: No Reading/ Writing

• Levels 1-2: Math, science and social studies on Audio CD

ESL Website

Translations – Resources – Student Work

www.royaloakschools.weebly.com

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1. Materials

• Student/ parent lending library

2. Family Events/ Services

3. Suggestions/ Questions

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1. Adult ESL Texts, Julia:

Lending Library

2. Student Connect, Karina:

Grades 6-12, Online Grades

3. Elementary Resources,

Christy: Reading/ math at home

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ELEMENTARY

Upton & Addams: Christy Osborne, ESL Coordinator & Teacher: Osbornec@royaloakschools.org

Phone Number at Upton: 248.549.4968 X 4603

Upton, Oak Ridge & Keller: Violet Andoni, Bilingual/ ESL Instructor (Albanian):

Andoniv@royaloakschools.org

Addams, Oakland, Oak Ridge & Northwood: Janka Demiri, Bilingual/ ESL Instructor (Albanian):

Demirij@royaloakschools.org

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SECONDARY

Royal Oak Middle School: Karina Landis, ESL Teacher:

Landisk@royaloakschools.org

Phone Number: 248.541.7900 X 2097

Violet Andoni, Bilingual/ ESL Instructor:

Andoniv@royaloakschools.org

Royal Oak High School: Julia Giacoma, ESL Teacher:

Giacomaj@royaloakschools.org

Phone Number: 248.435.8500 X 1042

Janka Demiri, Bilingual/ ESL Instructor:

Demirij@royaloakschools.org