Module 4 - Session 6
SUPPORTING THE ORAL LANGUAGE PARTICIPATION OF ELLs
Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners Across Learning Environments
GETTING STARTED
OVERVIEW
Welcome to TALE Academy Module 4: Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners Across Learning Environments!
Goal – The goal of this module is to help teachers expand their capacity for effectively teaching English language learners (ELLs) across learning environments.
Module Content – This module consists of 8 sessions on meeting the needs of English language learners across learning environments. Each session contains a variety of content and learning activities.
Session Content – You are beginning Module 4 – Session 6: Supporting the Oral Language Participation of ELLs.
MODULE WORKBOOK
If you have not yet downloaded your personal copy of the TALE Academy Workbook for this module, do so now. See directions below. There is only one workbook for each module which contains activities for all sessions within that module.
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Step 1: Create your personal copy of the Module 4 TALE Academy Workbook.
Throughout this session, you will complete the session activities and take notes in the Module 4 TALE Academy Workbook. You will have many opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills you learn using your digital workbook. When you click on the Module 4 TALE Academy Workbook link, you will be prompted to make a copy of the workbook. Once you do so, your notes and your work within your workbook will be visible only to you. Please note that the workbook is fillable using Google Slides. We do not recommend printing a copy due to the length of the workbook.
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Step 2: Get familiar with the Module 4 TALE Academy Workbook.
Now that you have your personal copy of the workbook, review pages 1-7 to learn about the workbook’s contents and tips for using the workbook. Don’t forget to add your name to page 1 to personalize your workbook!
Step 3: Review “Key Terms” for Session 6 in the Module 4 TALE Academy Workbook.
Your last step is to review the key terms for Session 6. For every TALE Academy session, the key terms are listed at the start of each new session in the workbook. You can return to the key terms page(s) of your workbook throughout this session to add your notes.
GUIDING QUESTIONS & LEARNING OBJECTIVES
GUIDING QUESTIONS
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What practices can I use to support the oral language development of ELLs?
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How can I encourage translanguaging to get more ELLs talking?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, you will be able to do the following:
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Identify practices that support ELLs’ oral language development across learning environments.
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Plan for oral language production by analyzing a lesson’s oral language demands.
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Leverage ELLs’ home languages by creating home language and translanguaging scaffolds.
ENGAGE: ACTIVATE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
LEARN FROM OTHERS:
VOICES FROM THE FIELD
The following video highlights the reflections of New York State educators on supporting the oral language participation of ELLs.
WORKBOOK
ACTIVITY
To activate your prior knowledge on the topic, please complete the following steps:
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In your copy of the Module 4 TALE Academy Workbook, complete Activity 4.6.1 – Reflection on Current Practice.
If you have not already created your personal copy of the Module 4 TALE Academy Workbook, you can make a copy by clicking here.
EXPLORE: TOPIC OVERVIEW
READ, WATCH, LISTEN
Select from the learning modalities below to explore an overview of the topic for this session. You may read a magazine-style article, watch a video, or listen to a conversational podcast.
You need to select only one option: read, watch, or listen.
As you read, watch, or listen, consider pausing and reviewing the key terms for this session in your workbook. You can add your own notes, ideas for application, or definitions of the terms in your own words.
READ
Dive into our Module 4 – Session 6 READ, a magazine-style overview of the session topic with infographics and links to resources.
WATCH
Tune into our Module 4 – Session 6 WATCH, a narrated, animated video that provides an overview of the session topic.
LISTEN
Settle in for our Module 4 – Session 6 LISTEN, a conversational, podcast-style discussion among educators about the session topic.
EXPLORE: CHOICE BOARD
Select one option from the choices offered below to learn more.
You need to select only one of the choices, but you are welcome to explore all the resources!
6 Essential Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners
Synopsis: This article provides a list of strategies for teachers of ELLs to consider adding to their instructional practices. Many of these strategies reflect good teaching practices but are especially helpful for ELLs.
Format: Blog
Time: 7 minutes
How to Use Flip with Multilingual Students
Synopsis: This article from a first-grade teacher shows how she used Flip (formerly Flipgrid) to help her students develop oral language literacy skills. She used a variety of scaffolds to help her students and encourage families to participate, as well.
Format: Blog
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching ELLs Online: How to Develop Students’ Language Skills
Synopsis: This resource addresses how educators can provide ELLs with ample opportunities for language development in online settings.
Format: Article
Time: 25 minutes
Designated ELD with Collaborative Practice: 2nd Grade
Synopsis: This video takes viewers through a scaffolded lesson in a second-grade class. The strategies used by the teacher in the video demonstrate the oral language development process.
Format: Video
Time: 11 minutes
Oral Language Development Through Integrated & Designated ELD
Synopsis: This video takes viewers through a scaffolded lesson in a kindergarten class. The video shows strategies on how to support oral language acquisition through the use of sentence frames, choral response, small groups, visual cues, etc.
Format: Video
Time: 10 minutes
ESTABLISH: REFLECTION FOR ACTION
WORKBOOK ACTIVITY
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Return to your copy of the Module 4 TALE Academy Workbook and complete Activity 4.6.2 – Planning for Oral Participation Across Learning Environments.
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If you have not already made your personal copy of the Module 4 TALE Academy Workbook, you can make a copy by clicking here.
EXTEND: DEEPER LEARNING
Extend your learning by engaging in a longer workbook activity and/or accessing additional resources.
This section is designed to help you begin a journey into deeper learning on the topic area.
WORKBOOK ACTIVITY
Return to your copy of the Module 4 TALE Academy Workbook and complete Activity 4.6.3 – Revise a Lesson. If you have not already made your personal copy of the Module 4 TALE Academy Workbook, you can do so by clicking here.
Time: 20 minutes
ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES
Supporting Vocabulary Acquisition for English Language Learners
Topic: Strategies for ELL vocabulary instruction in English and content area classrooms
Format: Strategy Guide
Time: 10 minutes
7 Strategies for Teaching Math to English Language Learners
Topic: Three ELL strategies for language comprehension in math and four strategies for supporting ELLs in math with language production
Format: Blog
Time: 7 minutes
ESL/ELL Interactive Websites for Learning
Topic: A clearinghouse for web-based tools to support teaching and learning across modalities
Format: Resource Hub
Time: Varies based on user interaction
How to Stop Ourselves from Doing All of the Talking
Topic: Why students are talking less and teachers are talking more and strategies to reverse this balance
Format: Blog
Time: 6 minutes
Here's How We’re Using “WhatsApp” for Language-Learning
Topic: A teacher on using WhatsApp for language learning in the classroom
Format: Blog
Time: 8 minutes
Springboard into Language Learning with Mote
Topic: How to use Mote, an audio tool, for language learning
Format: Video
Time: 22 minutes