1. Newcomer ELL

2. Central Washington University 2013
Who is the teacher?
Oscar
Name?
Ariel Holman
From?
Auburn, Washington, USA
Family?
Mom, Dad, Brother, Sister, Dog
Interests?
Sports, Hiking, Traveling, & learning language!
Experience?
1 year teaching in Guayama, Puerto Rico
1 year in Auburn, WA
2 years in Prague, Czech Republic
Central Washington University 2013

3. What is ELL? English Language Learning Period 1,4, and 6
Reading & Writing
Social Studies, Science, Math

4. What will my child learn in ELL?
Keystone (September-November)
Letters, numbers, descriptive writing
Compare/contrast, making predictions, simple past: regular/irregular verbs
Simple compound sentences, making inferences, prepositions
Inside Foundations (December-June)
Personal Information
Colors, shapes, and sizes, food
Actions, tools and careers
Cardinal and Ordinal numbers
Location, neighborhood
Family, Home
Landforms, Transportation, weather, clothing
Feelings
Country Words
Online curriculum:
Middleburry (project based)
Rosetta Stone

5. What materials does my child need?
Everyday, your child should have:
Pencil
Book
-From classroom, school library, or public library
Notebook (provided)
Workbook (provided)

6. What homework does my child have?
Beginning in October…
Reading at least 30 minute 5 days a week in English or home language.
Turn in reading log every Monday

7. Where are my grades posted?
Online!
Skyward Family Access
Student has login information 
Standards based grading
English Language Proficiency Standards

8. For families… Free English classes! Breakfast December 6 8am
McKnight Cafeteria

9. Would you like to know more?
to schedule a meeting with me or a counselor 