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by MsRookieTeach
Fri Mar 14, 2014 10:03 pm
Forum: Computer Assisted Language Learning
Topic: The Use Social Media as a Teaching Tool
Replies: 7
Views: 8948

I attempted to use Facebook and Google+ as opportunities for advanced ELLs to engage in some "New Journalism." It didn't take off, but I think if the kids were more interested in representing their school in public forums it would work.
by MsRookieTeach
Fri Mar 14, 2014 9:59 pm
Forum: Assessment
Topic: L1
Replies: 1
Views: 5083

I totally get what you're saying. While I discourage teachers from using translations (partially because online translations are unreliable, but also because students need to lose the crutches to absorb English more readily), I always encourage separate reading and exploration in the L1. I ask them ...
by MsRookieTeach
Fri Mar 14, 2014 9:44 pm
Forum: Secondary School Education
Topic: Teaching ESL to students who speak English already
Replies: 2
Views: 6615

I have a similar situation with a student. I'm not sure what the classification criteria is in PA, but I know that in NY, despite fairly obvious protocols, students get misclassified as ESL. Worse yet, some students remain ELLs well into their later years. I have a student who is a 9 year ELL (in 9t...
by MsRookieTeach
Fri Mar 14, 2014 9:33 pm
Forum: Secondary School Education
Topic: ESL and Common Core Math
Replies: 0
Views: 4584

ESL and Common Core Math

Greetings, teachers. I want to know what other ESL teachers think about the Common Core and Math, and if they have any strategies for secondary students who have to take exams at the end of the year. I am in New York, and my students have to take the Algebra regents in June. I have four ELLs I am co...