WELCOME to ELL at English Landing ESL Teacher: Siv Lindell

Back to School *I am so happy to welcome you to the Eagle’s Nest! *This year will be full of fun, of challenges, and of learning. Insert a map of your country.

Richness in Diversity *Here at English Landing we want to preserve, encourage, and celebrate diversity. *We teach and support the acquisition of English so your student can fulfill his or her potential. Insert a map of your country.

Our Instruction *Students focus on improving their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. *This year students will receive instruction and support in their regular classroom. *I will work collaboratively with the classroom teachers to help provide an enriched learning environment. Insert a map of your country.

English Language Proficiency Standards The state of Missouri belongs to the WIDA consortium – a group of 36 states that share common standards and assessments. The WIDA Consortium’s English Language Proficiency standards for ELLs include: Social and Instructional Language The Language of Language Arts The Language of Mathematics The Language of Science The Language of Social Studies Insert a map of your country.

Students are assessed every year with a test called ACCESS Students are assessed every year with a test called ACCESS. This tests the student’s listening comprehension, speaking ability, reading, and writing skills. The parents receive a report like the one below that shows the progress the student has made. Insert a map of your country.

Some common ACRONYMS are: *ELL English Language Learner *ESL English as a Second Language *L1 First Language *L2 Second Language *LEP Limited English Proficient *WIDA World Class Instructional Design and Assessment Insert a map of your country. *W-APT WIDA Placement Test *ACCESS State Mandated Test

Some factors that will determine how quickly a student learns another language are: *Similarity of L1 to L2 *Proficiency and/or literacy in L1 Language *Prior schooling *Motivation *PARENTAL EXPECTATIONS *Parental Support Insert a picture illustrating a season in your country. *Ability *Other affective factors, such as confidence, personality, peer support or ridicule, etc.

What you can do at home to help your child: *Speak with your child. Have discussions. *Share Experiences. *Read to them and with them. Talk about the things you read. *Use books with CD’s *Share your expectations with your child and show your support. Insert a picture of an animal and or plant found in your country.

It’s important & it’s worth it! You can do it! *To become proficient in another language takes time, patience and a lot of conscious effort. Add key points in the history of your country to the timeline. It’s important & it’s worth it!

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