Learning Materials That Support English Language Learners

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Learning Materials That Support English Language Learners

ELL

A practical guide for teachers and parents

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ELL: A Practical Guide Who Are English Language Learners (ELLs)? English Language Learners are children whose first language is not English. They are in the process of learning to read, write

• Develop oral language skills by thinking through concepts aloud, retelling & dramatizing stories, and sharing experiences. • Create lessons with highly visual components like pictures and graphic organizers. • In addition to key vocabulary, teach children about figurative language they will frequently encounter, such as idioms. • Build flexibility into lessons. Allow children to show their

and speak in English. English Language Learners attend schools

understanding in ways other than writing, such as through

in all 50 states and are one of the fastest-growing segments of

hands-on activities or visual presentations.

the nation’s student population. Many ELL students are nativeborn U.S. citizens who use a different language at home. Every Child Is Unique

• Help children with homework & talk to them about what they are learning—in English or in their first language. • Arrange playdates with English-

Since people come to the U.S. from all over the globe, English

speaking children.

Language Learners are highly diverse and speak a variety of

About This Brochure

languages. Individual ELL students may use one or more

This brochure provides suggested

languages in addition to English.

materials that target the needs

Simple Ways to Support Learning

of many English Language

There are simple, everyday steps that parents, teachers and

Learners—accelerating chil-

caregivers can take to support English Language Learners.

dren’s ability to acquire the English language.

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Beginning English Language Development

Building Language 3-D Lotto

Oral Language Photo Prompts

• Provides a great partner activity in which children can explore words in both English and their first language • Develops oral language skills while allowing children to use their prior knowledge and experience • Allows children to master key vocabulary words they will encounter every day discussion qu estions

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Storyteller’s Box

• Boosts oral language development and provides opportunities to build English-speaking fluency through sentence prompts, discussion questions and targeted vocabulary • Prompts include pictures that clearly portray everyday situations, aiding in comprehension • Develops self-esteem by providing opportunities for children to talk about their home life and cultural traditions

• Allows children to create a pictureillustrated story map, making it easier for them to conceptualize and tell simple stories • Builds oral language skills in a casual, nonintimidating way • Provides visual clues that make it easy for children to instantly grasp key vocabulary words

Building Language Photo Library

3-Letter & 4-Letter Word Building Puzzles

• Clear visual representations of words help children instantly grasp each word’s meaning

• Puzzles feature easy-torecognize pictures that help children visualize words and incorporate them into their own vocabulary

• Can be used as flash cards to broaden children’s English vocabulary • Bright and inviting photos prompt discussion, boosting oral language development

Beginning Sounds & Rhyming Sounds Match-Ups • Helps children identify the sounds that make up words, deepening their understanding of language rules and structure • Picture representations reinforce spoken words • Children build phonemic awareness of English, laying the foundation for reading, spelling and writing

•C  hildren break down words into individual sounds • S elf-correcting design means children automatically spell each word correctly as they put the pictures together

Intermediate English Language Development

Pop & Match Phonics Games

Fluency & Comprehension Partner Scripts

• Helps children break down words into individual phonics sounds • High-interest format allows children to play with words, developing a fundamental grasp of word formation in a nonintimidating way • Picture clues help children identify and remember each word

Sequence & Write Tiles • Partners take turns reading short passages, so children benefit from hearing model reading by their peers • Follow-up questions allow partners to more closely examine each text together, boosting comprehension skills • Scripts include everything from stories and poems to nonfiction passages, helping children read fluently in a variety of genres

• Lets children create a pictorial story map or nonfiction sequence of events, giving them the building blocks for writing • Tiles have key words printed on back, helping children build simple sentences that describe each picture and use vocabulary words in context • Can also be used to develop oral language and storytelling skills for children who are not yet able to write complete sentences

Understanding Idioms Teaching Cards

Graphic Organizer Bulletin Board Set

• Helps children understand common idioms needed for English language acquisition • Amusing illustrations provide visual clues that make each idiom easy to understand and remember • Simple sentences place the idioms in context to increase understanding

Reading Comprehension Folder Games • Short reading passages help children build fluency and comprehension skills using manageable amounts of text • Independent game format lets children practice skills at their own pace, without feeling intimidated by more fluent peers • Can also be used for partner learning, with children building communication skills as they complete each game together

•H  elps children focus on the main ideas and details of a text as they read, allowing for increased comprehension • Aids in comprehension by organizing information into a highly visual, easy-tograsp format • Can be used in multiple subject areas, building language skills across the curriculum

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