EAL Teach Meet14.7.14
Inclusive planning for new to English EAL Learners in mainstream classes
= young people who are learning your subject and developing fluency in English
Diane Leedham : English, Literacy and EAL Consultant@[email protected] or [email protected]
Powerpoint, linked resources and additional resources available via Dropbox
Key principles for supporting English language development
Repetition
Language focus
Visuals
Interaction
Fun
Inclusive post it planning
What does the word mean? Describe:
Word:
Put the word in a sentence:What type of
word is it? (noun, verb, adjective):
Where do you hear it? (subject lesson, book, newspaper, TV etc):
What are similar words? (similar meaning or sound)
Picture / icon to show word
First sound
End sounds
Break into syllables (how many beats)
Word map
Include collocations and idioms
Post it 1 : Pre Teach key words and concepts
Include collocations and idiomsEg on cloud nine
eg Matching words to pictures
eg Analysing a poem by Shakespeareeg sorting and
categorising information with visual support
Main lesson: Make the learning challenging by making it concrete
Post it 2 : use key visuals and graphic organisers alongside key words/phrases
•to convey information and ideas•to support pupils to demonstrate thinking and ideas
Post it 3. Encourage collaboration and interaction
Sequence and sort key visuals and information cards
http://www.collaborativelearning.org
Irrelevant info
Information identified which is not relevant
4
For further research and
discussion
3Potentially relevant points
Info which relates to the questionbut isn’t crucial
2
Zone of Relevance
This material will be used in the
answer. 1
Information gap and zone of relevance
Post it 4. Provide very structured support for writing
Sentence buildersTop and TailGap FillSubstitution tableJigsaw sequence
Vocabulary buildersWordsearchTop and TailWord cross Picture match
Text buildersGap FillWriting frameSentence startersWord bankJigsaw sequence
Guided copying precedes independent writing. Use of L1 often useful
Post it 5. Support dialogue about learning with key visuals
Traffic Lights
Thumbs up/Thumbs down
Emoticons
Light bulbs and barriers
Develop a consistent language but be alert for cultural differences!
Brilliant resources
http://www.collaborativelearning.org
Norah McWilliam
Alice Washbourne
Michael Swan
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