1. Sheltered English Instruction
Strategies for the Second Language Learner

2. Sheltered Courses—Content Area
Definition: An instructional approach that helps LEP students learn content while acquiring English
Make the core curriculum accessible to LEP students
Boost English language acquisition
Provide a success experience, strengthen self-concept, and ease process of acculturation

3. Characteristics of Sheltered English Instruction
Manipulative orientation
Multi-model approach
Thematic learning
Literature-infused
Holistic
Focused on communication
Student-centered
Interactive

4. Amplified Speech Slower speech Clear pronunciation
Shorter Simpler sentences and then high level language
Controlled vocabulary
Restatement, examples, synonyms, expansions
Repetitions
Summarize
Pre-reading activities
Environmental print

5. Contextualization
Focus on the message; its meaning and the task to be accomplished
Use visuals
Use realia, props, manipulatives
Use audio clues
Use body language
Use graphs, charts, word webbing, mind mapping
Multi-sensory
Thematic teaching

6. Lesson Quick Check Classroom Environment Highly motivational
Comfortable atmosphere
No stress on oral production
Sensitivity to cultural differences
Positive reinforcement

7. Merging Second Language Acquisition Theory and Sheltered Content Instruction
Teachers must: function as a facilitator, providing student centered activities which foster the acquisition of knowledge
Make the instruction comprehensible
Focus on communication
Be aware of each student’s stage of production
Be understanding and accepting of errors in language production
Provide context
Provide a low anxiety environment
Build on students’ prior experience

8. Lesson Plan Requirements
Lesson is organized around an identifiable topic and clearly defined objectives—Matched to USOE Core Curriculum
Remember:
Teacher creates a positive learning situation (uses anticipatory set, positive reinforcement, appropriate learner feedback).
Teacher frequently checks for understanding (student correction procedure)
Teachers tries to lower affective filter by:
Accepting 1st language responses
Creates a safe environment that encourages 2nd language
Allows students to volunteer answers

9. Lesson Plan Cont.
Choose at least six of the suggestions listed below and incorporate in your lesson plan activities for students
Graphic organizer (Venn diagram, webbing, maps)
Visuals (pictures, videos)
Manipulatives or realia (“real objects”)
Gestures/body language/ facial expressions (TPR)
Pays attention to rate of speech
Simplifies vocabulary or rephrases
Repeats key vocabulary & puts language in context
Provide opportunities for student to listen and speak (role plays)
Provides opportunities for students to read & write
Cooperative learning groups
Vocabulary building games and exercises
Specify other

10. Lesson Plan Continues
Each lesson must outline specific ways to address the ESL student’s needs in reading and writing in the four major categories (preproduction, early production, speech emergence, and intermediate fluency)
Each lesson plan needs a simulation idea, minimum of four internet sites, a project from each of the following technology programs: a video clip made from Movie Maker, a newsletter from Publisher, organizational idea from Inspiration, assessment collection model from excel, and information from word files
Each lesson plan must include a grading rubric for the student’s final project