December 2014 ESL PLT Meetings Ann Talton, ESL Lead Teacher
›Mannheim Steamroller & Trans Siberian Orchestra - A YouTube Christmas – 44:20 › ESL PLT Meetings December 2014
›Harker's 2009 Musical Christmas Lights- Deck the Halls Manheim Steamroller › ESL PLT Meetings December 2014
December 2014 ESL PLT Meetings Ann Talton, ESL Lead Teacher
›WHY and HOW do we differentiate our lessons for our ESL students? Essential Question
›Examine an overview of the new EasiLEP Database. ›Review and discuss the important components of the WSFCS Grading and Retention Policies for LEP Students. ›Share examples of differentiated lessons in large and small groups. ›Complete a written survey on differentiated support and professional development for ESL Teachers. Language Objectives Elementary Participants will:
›Investigate programs offered by the Hispanic League. ›Examine an overview of the new EasiLEP Database. ›Review and discuss the important components of the WSFCS Grading and Retention Policies for LEP Students. ›Share examples of differentiated lessons in large and small groups. ›Complete a written survey on differentiated support and professional development for ESL Teachers. Language Objectives Middle and High School Participants will:
›Mari Jo Turner ›Jessica Sedo’ Hispanic League
›David Sisk ›NOTE: Teachers/others MUST attend Online Training to have access to the new EasiLEP database. › Training Dates--- – Choose One ›December 4 th ›December 8 th ›December 15 th ›December 16 th ›January-TBA EasiLEP Overview
› level Scarborough’s Reading Rope Model Foundations of Reading, Robyn Varga and Doria Sullivan
5 Components of Reading Instruction: ›Phonemic Awareness---the understanding that spoken words may be broken into smaller parts such as syllables and individual sounds ›Phonics---an approach to reading instruction that emphasizes the matching between individual sounds and their spellings ›Vocabulary---learning new words with their meanings and how they are used in sentences, as well as strategies for building vocabulary ›Fluency---reading connected text with speed, ease, and understanding ›Reading Comprehension---constructing meaning from the text and integrating it with background knowledge and experience ›PLUS for LEP STUDENTS: ›First Language Literacy ›Oral Proficiency Ref: What’s Different About Teaching Reading to Students Learning English?
Instruction Assessment Assignment ›Grade Level Content ›Differentiation –At the Student’s Proficiency Level ›Instruction ›Assignment ›Assessment ›Effort ›Progress WSFCS Grading and Retention Policies Proficiency Level
›Instruction ›Assignment ›Assessment ElementaryMiddle/High Amy TalleyInformational Text Chantae ReynoldsPlickers Carol PaniaguaTracking Progress Susan WoodPlickers Karen BluePoetry Differentiated Lessons---Large Group Share
Instruction Assignment Assessment Differentiated Lessons---Small Group Share
Survey: Differentiated Support and Professional Development for ESL Teachers Please complete survey before leaving today.
Survey: Differentiated Support and Professional Development for ESL Teachers Please complete survey before leaving today Light Show - Christmas At The Western Mall - Faeries by Mannheim Steamroller
Please help with clean up! That’s All, Folks! Merry Christmas, ESL Friends!
›More music? Silent Night - Mannheim Steamroller – God's Christmas Light Display A Charlie Brown Christmas (The Meaning of Christmas) After the Workshop: Clean up time!