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Lessons on Being Bilingual
Posted on: November 13, 2013
The following are three articles with lesson plans for English Language Learners on the importance of being bilingual. From Breaking News English.
Half of Europe’s Citizens are Bilingual
Edutopia
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Posted on: October 30, 2013
5 Ways to Stop Bullying and Move into Action
From Edutopia:
“With the release of the film Bully and daily news reports about the devastating impact on students who have been relentlessly bullied, teachers find themselves on the front line in addressing bullying. It is time to move into action. Not In Our School offers solutions-based strategies and tools for change to a network of schools that are working to create safe, inclusive and accepting climates” Read more by clicking on the link.
Grades 6-8, ELA, ELL
Objective
Work in groups to analyze speeches and share expertise
Video Length
11 min
Questions to Consider
- How does Ms. Langlois use both homogenous and heterogeneous groups?
- Dr. Walqui talks about the importance of scaffolding quality interactions among students. What are some examples of quality interactions from Ms. Langlois’ class?
Grades 6-8, ELA, ELL
Objective
Prepare learners by building background knowledge
Video Length
7 min
Questions to Consider
- Ms. Park-Friend frames the reading by using focus questions. Why is this important for ELLs?
- Students are interacting with the text in a variety of ways. How do all of these interactions support students to write their own persuasive speeches?
Grades 6-8, ELA, ELL
Objective
Analyze structural, organizational, grammatical, and lexical choices
Video Length
6 min
Questions to Consider
- This lesson asks students to utilize various forms of “communicative functions” through the three-step interview. Why is this important for ELLs?
- How does the structure of this task ensure that all students are engaged in the work?
- How did Ms. Park-Friend activate her students’ prior knowledge?
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