How can a teacher implement
techniques to scaffold learning for ELL
students while still providing a
challenge for advanced students?
front loading ELL
students
tap into their
background
knowledge
help them to make
connections
see if they
relate to the
book
introduce new
vocabulary or
unfamiliar
experiences
give them time to prepare
to share something or
answer a question during
the lesson
classroom
community
accommodations
during the
lesson
give ELL students
their own copy of
the text
acting out/
motions
get the whole
class to repeat
unfamiliar/ key
words
model thought
process
visuals
graphic
organizers
pictures
anchor
charts
sharing
ideas
think
alouds
talk
partners
writing down
ideas
How does a teacher create an
environment that supports cultural
and language differences while still
encouraging ELL students to grow in
their English language abilities?
encouraging growth
interactions with peers
group work
reading groups
partner work
table set-up
free time
lunch/snack
recess
centers
circle time
morning meeting
teacher-student interactions
listen to them
show interest
in their
personal lives
Conversations
help build oral
language skills.
Make sure they know
that being bilingual is an
awesome skill to have.
show that you care
about them
provide extra
assistance
scaffolding techniques
supporting differences
be respectful
be compassionate
and understanding
be aware of
differences
talk to the family
allow them to share
Children can write
stories in their journal
that reveal more
about their cultures
and family values.
Parents or child can share with
the class.
teach about other
cultures and languages
promote diversity
What are the different types of
reading instruction?
teacher reading with the student
literature discussion
guided reading
each student
has their own
copy of the text
small group
similiar reading needs
teacher reading to the students
read aloud
shared reading
big books
interactive read aloud
Students answer
questions or
participate in the text.
student-directed reading
independent reading
access to a variety of text levels
buddy reading
specific reading instruction formats
reading workshops
authentic
reading activities
reading/ reading aloud to students
responding
sharing
mini lessons
writing
Basal Reading Program
teaching strategies
and skills for reading
explicit instruction on skills
independent
reading
opportunities
grade-level
reading selection
management plan with
grouping and
assessment
workbook
assignments
literature circles
authentic reading and
literary analysis
Students choose books.
specific roles for book discussions
literature focus units
teaching reading
through literature
read and respond to a book as a class
mini lessons on phonics,
vocabulary, and
comprehension