Know
The use of first language
positively supports the
learning of a new language
Language acquisition
develops in stages
Visual aids are effective for
reinforcing concepts and
vocabulary
Wonder
I want to learn effective ways
to incorporate first language
use in class lessons and I
want to find resources/
technologies that support L1
I want to deepen my
understanding of the stages
of language acquisition and
learn effective teaching
strategies that correspond
with each progressive stage
I want to create more
opportunities for ELL students
to actively participate in oral
language development
Learn
-I will use the assistance of the
school librarian to find L1 resources
for students
-I will provide opportunities for
students to discuss their learning in
L1
-I will create dual language displays
in the classroom
-I will incorporate dual language
assignments into my lesson plans
-I will allow students access to
translators on iPads and access to
dual language dictionaries
-For beginner ELLs I will support
their acquisition of social language
skills and help them develop peer
relationships
-I will breakdown lessons into
manageable chunks and use
modeling, scaffolding, practice time
and gradual release of responsibility
to set ELLs up for success all stages
of language learning
-I will provide visuals for ELLs so
they can draw on their prior
knowledge in a subject area
-I will provide ELLs with
opportunities to us L1 to develop
their understanding of new concepts
-I will support content language
development by teaching pre-
vocabulary lessons
-I will create alternate assignment
options and assessments for ELLs
and use technology tools
-I will select resources that are
appropriate for learners of all levels
(visual materials, leveled reading
materials and audio learning
materials)
-I will plan lessons with more
opportunities for students to practice
oral communication skills
-I can scaffold the use of content
language by providing pre-
vocabulary lesson, by modeling

ELL Learners require ongoing
support with vocabulary and
reading comprehension
development
Teachers must provide a
supportive classroom
environment where ELL
students can participate at a
comfortable level
I want to learn more about
effective strategies for
teaching ELL students the
fundamentals of English
grammar (without over
correcting)
I want to develop lessons that
foster meaningful and
purposeful learning for ELL
students
language use and by using sentence
starters
-I can create more opportunities for
students to interact and share (group
work, show and tell, class
discussions, the use of learning
games)
-I will model talk while providing
written out put information for
students
-I will focus on the correction of a
specific error when providing
feedback vs. correcting all errors
-I will find ways to expose ELLs to
vocabulary used in multiple contexts
and integrate language already
learned into future lessons
-I will provide audio resources for
ELLs that they can use at home to
increase their exposure to language
-I can incorporate student interests
and cultural sharing into my lessons
-I will continue to develop my
intercultural competencies and be
sensitive to the diverse needs of
students to ensure students feel
comfortable and safe in the
classroom
-I will use student input and
technology to allow students
creativity, choice and options for
communicating their learning
-I will communicate learning goals
and expectations with students and
as for student feedback