Success For ELLs Celia Glick, Director September 21, 2011

View and evaluate video examples of planned activities and tasks in order to discuss variability of instruction for English Language Learners.

 1. View video # 1  2. Individually rate the lesson on its instructional effectiveness for ELLs using a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being exemplary  3. Use the recording form to justify your rating

 What stands out to you and why?  How representative is this of what you see in your classrooms?

 1. View video # 2  2. Individually rate the lesson on its instructional effectiveness for ELLs using a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being exemplary  3. Use the recording form to justify your rating

 What stands out to you and why?  How representative is this of what you see in your classrooms?

Individually - Select the top three ELL strategies that you would look for in classrooms with ELLs at your campus and record on the ELL Video Form. Table Share – Identify ELL strategies common to the group to share with large group. (Have a table member record them.) Round Robin Share – Each table will share 1 strategy.

 Ensure rigorous teaching practices  Recognize learner-focused teaching  Delineate student interactions that promote and encourage language  Develop and accelerate academic vocabulary  Apply the ELPS in the delivery of a lesson

 50 Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners with DVD, Third Edition   Quick Reference Planning Form for TELPAS  Key Instructional Elements to Support ELLs- Classroom Observation Tool  Inside ESL textbook-  User:  Password: Inside2011  NGELPS- password NGELPStexas