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Foundational Principles for Working with ELLs What practices could you attach to these principles? Anny Fritzen Case, Gonzaga University
Foundational Principles for Working
with ELLsWhat practices could you attach
to these principles?
Anny Fritzen Case, Gonzaga University
YukiO 6th grader from JapanO One year in U.S. – lives with her familyO Strong prior education, but struggles with
speaking and writing. Her mother often corrects her work.
O Very conscientious and easily overwhelmedO Quiet, but friendlyO Seems to be liked by her peers, but doesn’t
appear to have a lot of friends at school
Writing Sample
English AssignmentO Write a five paragraph persuasive
essay describing whether or not you think students should be allowed to chew gum at school.
Caring
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Multiple Pathwaysto access instruction and show understanding
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Explicit Attention to Language
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