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SWBAT… Identify the details in the short story that ELP.2-3.2. participate in grade- appropriate oral
answers the questions. and written exchanges of information, ideas, and
analyses, responding to peer, audience, or reader
SWBAT… Categorize the details from the short comments and questions . . .
story.
ELP.2-3.3. speak and write about grade-
Language Objectives appropriate complex literary and informational
texts and topics . . .
SWBAT... Describe their short story to a partner
using vocabulary such as who, what, when, where,
why, and how.
How & Why this is -Reading a story might not be enough
for ELLs to understand.
Helpful for ELLs
-Reading a short story, then discussing
with peers helps understanding.
Step 4: Trade
Step 5: Repeat
Vocabulary Who are the characters?
Herrell, A., & Jordan, M. (2015). Fifty strategies for teaching English language
learners (5th ed.). New York City, NY: Pearson.
http://www.k12.wa.us/MigrantBilingual/pubdocs/K-
5ELPStandardsAndPracticeMatrices.pdf
Questions used
3. What is your favorite breakfast food?
4. What is one tradition that your family practices?
5. When is your birthday?
6. What tv show are you currently watching?
7. Have you lived outside of the US? If so, how long?
8. What do you want to be when you grow up?
9. What is your favorite animal?
10. What is your favorite book?
11. Do you have a favorite folk/fairytale? If so, which one?
12. Do you have any pets at home?
13. What is your most favorite piece of clothing you own?
14. What fictional place would you like to visit most?
15. What job would you be terrible at?
16. If you could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, what
would you have a good chance at winning a medal at?
17. What is your favorite band or singer?
18. What is your favorite subject in school?
Quiz, Quiz, trade 1.
2.
What is your favorite movie?
What age do you wish you could permanently be
Questions used 3.
at?
How often do you people watch?
4. What fad or trend do you hope comes back?
5. What do you hope never changes?
6. If you could make one rule that everyone had to
follow, what would it be?
7. What is one of your favorite smells?
8. What gets you fired up?
9. What is the most immature thing that you do?