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Yes she had definitely been in the silent period! I am not trying to rush her but I am try to encourage her. She also speaks to other men who speak her native language in the class. Thank you so much for the input! I will definitely use your strategies! I can have her buddy go over my directions in ...

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As a first year teacher, what are some ways I could implement technology in my lesson for ELL's?

She does speak with others in the classroom in her native language. The first time she was in my class her now buddy asked me if they could pair up and sit next to each other so she could help her. I am very sensitive and she really feels comfortable in my classroom except for speaking.

I am currently a teacher in Philadelphia. I have 1 ELL student that speaks little English. I partnered her up with a buddy that speaks her native language. I am having trouble getting her to practice her speaking skills. What are some strategies that I could use to help her practice if she is hesita...