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TAIPEI AMERICAN SCHOOLESL DEPARTMENT
Learning Vocabulary in a Second Language
How do we know what to focus on?
Turn and talk to a partner about your experience.
Think about a time that you had to learn a new language.
What types of words did you learn first? Why?
Icebreaker
BICS
CALP
Vocabulary
Form
Meaning
Use
Goal for ESL Parents
HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR READING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
FIRST GRADE PARENTS
Make & Take Workshop
Today’s Focus
Meaning
Use
What can you do at home?
Read and discuss in your first language
Family Field Trips
Grade 1 Website
Hands-on Activities
Reading Together
Family Field Trips
Grade 1 Website
Hands-on Activities
Content Vocabulary
Words Their Way
Time to play!
Guess which one is missing?
Oh no!
Memory
Questions?
Feel free to contact us with any questions you might have about vocabulary.
Virginia Blais [email protected]
Susan Chen [email protected]
Take Action
Think of one of the hands-on activities you learned about today.
Choose the one you like best.
Go home and make it with your child this week.
Thank you for coming!
Please fill out a feedback form before you go so that it can help us prepare for the next ESL Parent workshop.
