Red Bluff High School English Learner Strategies
Apr 01, 2015
Red Bluff High School
English Learner
Strategies
Word Squares1. Take a white flashcard and have a seat.
2. Divide the square in four equal parts.
3. Write word, definition, illustration, and sentence on the top of each box.
4. Choose any word from your lessons this week.
5. Finally, complete each box by writing the word, writing it’s definition, drawing it, and using the term in a sentence that has at least 15 words.
Strategy #1: Vocabulary and Language Development
Word SquaresWord:
COLLEGE
Definition:
A place for learning that offers more advanced education than high school.
Illustration: Sentence:
Red Bluff High School prepares students for college, careers, and life.
Mural of Terms
Strategy #2 Guided Interaction
Graphic Organizers
Strategy #3 Metacognition and Authentic Assessment
Cloze (Thinking and not just memorizing)/CFU
Strategy #4 Modeling, Graphic Organizers, and Visuals
Image to word connections/Final Products
Poetry
Comic Books
Strategy #5 Explicit Instruction (Scaffolding, Step by step)
Descriptive Presentations
Research/Technology
Writing Draft
Strategy #6 Meaning-Based Context and Universal Themes
Personal Biographies
CELDT Graphs
Business Letters
English Learner Websites/Programshttp://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/rl/cf/index.asp http://www.quizlet.comhttp://www.starfall.comAccelerated ReaderRead Naturally
Questions?