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Teaching Newcomers

Here are some suggestions for working with Entering (Level 1) and Beginning (Level 2) ESL students:

Modify content information to the language level of ELLs. Focus on key vocabulary and concepts.
Ask yes/no and either/or questions.
Accept one or two work responses.
Build vocabulary using pictures.
Use pictures and realia to support questions. Concrete items and ideas are best at this stage.
Provide listening activities (books on tape or teacher taped materials).
When teaching elementary age ELLs, use simple books with predictable text. Patterned texts are the best.
Begin to foster writing in English through labeling and short sentences. Use a frame to scaffold writing. Pattern writing again with books.

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