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English Language Learners: Teaching Strategies That Work(Linworth Publishing 2010)
Larry Ferlazzo
ELL’s Are Often Seen Through a “Lens” Of Deficits
Lower-Level Thinking
Instead, ELL’s Can Be Seen Through A “Lens” Of Assets
Higher Level Thinking
Building Relationships
Sister Classes
Learning By Doing
Picture Word Inductive Model (PWIM)
PWIM SEQUENCE
1. Introduce Picture & 20+ Words2. Put Words Into Categories & Students Find
New Ones That Fit Patterns3. Complete “Cloze” Sentences Using Picture
Words. Next, Categorize Them & Add New Sentences About Picture That Fit Categories
4. Convert Sentences Into Paragraphs. Next, Turn Paragraphs Into Essay With Title
Free Voluntary Reading
Problem-Based Learning
Accessing Prior Knowledge Through Student Stories
Freirean Lesson Sequence
1) What do you see?2) What problem do you think is represented in the
picture or video?3) What do you think caused the problem?4) Have you or your families ever experienced a
similar problem?5) How did you or your family respond to the
problem? 6)What do think are other possible ways to respond
to the problem?
Mentor Student Leadership Potential
Qualities Of A Good Language Learner
• Intrinsically Motivated• Self-Confident• Willing To Take Risks• Learns From Mistakes• Wants To Teach Others
Reflection
No Cockroaches
Larry Ferlazzo
• “English Language Learners: Teaching Strategies That Work” Linworth Publishing, 2010
• “Building Parent Engagement In Schools” Linworth Publishing, 2009
• Blog: http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/• Student Website: http://larryferlazzo.com/• Student Blog:
http://sacschoolblogs.org/burbankeld/