Technology in the Classroom... Paper Style

I did a worksheet with my students last year that was a template of Facebook that they had to use to introduce themselves to the class. As a perk I let them sign the bottom of it like they were posting on each others walls...

Here is a template that teachers can use:

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:Facebook+Template

Some of the better templates may cost $1.00 or 2... But its an amazing site to help teachers out!

Grammar Book (That lead to a new blog!)

I really like this grammar book that students can make (This will be made in my classroom during December) and they will hold on to them to help with their writing. Also this grammar book is on another blogger's website, so hopefully it can help you out more in the classroom!

http://englishteachingtoolbox.tumblr.com/post/23633325923/grammar-flip-book

Post-it Lessons for EVERYONE

This website has over 200 lessons to use with post-it notes. As a teacher I LOVE using post-it notes from everything like making list.. to having my students take quick notes on them before writing a full paragraph on summerizing from a story.

http://teachers.post-it.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Post-it-Teachers/Home/All-Activities/

Cultural Differences In America

This introduction to an Alaskan Culture is an amazing clip to show students that may feel isolated in their own town or culture.
http://vimeo.com/36688541

Podcast in the classroom...

I have a new student this week that speaks as much English as I do Spanish... we are in trouble because I dont speak Spanish. Collaborating with some other students in my ESL classes one student brought up the idea of using podcast in different languages. I haven't tried it yet but the link is attached below. I am going to try and make a lesson for my student this weekend for her to then hopefully make one back and translate it to me. I am trying everyway possible to help this student feel welcomed in my classroom. After I make my podcast Ill post it here some come back and look!free complete language courses

Researching and Blogging about a new country

This would be a great way for students to work on finding out information about a country they dont know about or introducing the country where they came from. Below is the video example of the research done on a new culture, and the use of technology to upload to YouTube.

Culturally Responsive Teaching...

I teach 8th grade ELA, but do a novel every year that deals with a young girl leaving her homeland and traveling to America. I really enjoy this lesson and I am working on bringing it up to an 8th grade level. I think this is an awesome lesson to watch and repeat in the classroom!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uOncGZWxDc&feature=related

TESOL Goals and Standards

Goal 1-- Standard 1:

To use English to communicate in social settings: Students will use English to participate in social interactions.

One way to meet this goal and standard is to use a blog with your students. Below is a YouTube video on how to set up a blog and then below that is a lesson to use with middle school students both English speakers and ELL!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSX1Rgm3V3Q


When to use blogs with ELL's in the Middle school setting!

This comes from the book "Empower English Language Learners with Tools From the Web" by Lori Langer de Ramirez:

"Middle school students are likely to feel motivated by a project in which they are asked to be in charge of something that they would otherwise control. This type of writing prompt appeals to adolescents who are beginning to find their way in the world. Middle school ELLs might be encouraged to videotape a response to a writing prompt in which they could expand on their ideas about "Ruling the school" or running  the country. They could be be asked to add music to their piece that underscores the feelings expressed in the video. In this way, the middle school student's natural penchant for the dramatic can be put to good use in  creating a video blog entry." (pg 22-23)

TESOL Pre-K _ 12 English Language Proficiency Standards Framwork

TESOL Pre-K–12 English Language Proficiency Standards Framework

The Pre-K–12 English Language Proficiency Standards are available in the TESOL Bookstore.

The standards address concerns introduced by the No Child Left Behind legislation. It also presents detailed tables that show indicators of success at different levels of proficiency. The framework of the standards is available here for your convenience. For questions about using, reprinting, or quoting the Pre-K–12 English Language Proficiency Standards, see TESOL’s Rights and Permissions page.

1. Proficiency Standards Framework

2. Grade Level Clusters

3. Language Domains

4. Language Proficiency Levels

5. Background

1. Presentation of a Clear Proficiency Standards Framework



The standards publication presents five language proficiency standards. They include both social and academic uses of the language students must acquire for success in and beyond the classroom. The English language proficiency standards are as follows:

Standard 1: English language learners communicate for social, intercultural, and instructional purposes within the school setting.

Standard 2: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the area of language arts.

Standard 3: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the area of mathematics.

Standard 4: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the area of science.

Standard 5: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the area of social studies.

2. Identification of Specific Grade-Level Clusters

The grade-level clusters for the English language proficiency standards reflect current educational configurations in the United States. PreK-K

Grade levels preK-K are grouped together because the primary focus is on creating a learning environment that nurtures the development of young English language learners.