Foundational Principles for Working with ELLs

Foundational Principles for Working

with ELLsWhat practices could you attach

to these principles?

Anny Fritzen Case, Gonzaga University

YukiO 6th grader from JapanO One year in U.S. – lives with her familyO Strong prior education, but struggles with

speaking and writing. Her mother often corrects her work.

O Very conscientious and easily overwhelmedO Quiet, but friendlyO Seems to be liked by her peers, but doesn’t

appear to have a lot of friends at school

Writing Sample

English AssignmentO Write a five paragraph persuasive

essay describing whether or not you think students should be allowed to chew gum at school.

Caring

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Multiple Pathwaysto access instruction and show understanding

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Explicit Attention to Language

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High Academic Expectations

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Social Support

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