Language ProjectsiMovie (iPAD app)Movie Maker

(windows software)Turn photos and

videos into moviesIncorporates

reading, writing, speaking, listening

Develop teacher and student-chosen new vocabulary

Role of Native Language at Home• Ortiz & Ordonez-Jasis (2005)

• Language is one of the strongest elements in one’s self definition as an individual and a social being

• Honor the native language• Schools should

• Provide access to reading material in the family’s home language and encourage adults to read to their children in that language

• Conduct family literacy workshops to demonstrate activities

• Communicate important of oral language, especially since many parents are not literate in primary language, through rhymes, songs, oral history, folklore

More Suggested Activities for Increased Interaction Write and Tell

Students write down answers first and then share outGallery Walk of Questions

Teacher or students posts questions around room for students to find and discuss, mark comments, reflect

Reader’s TheatreTeacher-provided or short student-written

Four Corners Give four topics and have students go to those areas, discuss, share out I.e. Lesson about food chain, teachers gives four climates for students to

discuss the food chains located there

Question Formulation TechniqueGive a topic, photo etc. as a

introduction or idea generating process, students will

1)Think and record as many questions as possible

2)Improve questions (i.e. close v. open ended)

3)Prioritize questions4)Decide on next steps5)Reflect

Question Formulation TechniqueUSA Today Day in

PicturesWhy?Where?How come?What if?I wonder

why…

Wait TimeLife Saver

Teacher demonstrates purpose of life saver and students call on the lifesaver in class to have more time, confer with a partner

Hands Up 7 UpWait for a specific #

to raise, stand before calling

Teacher Observation ToolsAdministrators

How does your observation tool attend to the speaking and listening skills of the students? Interaction levels?

eleot from AdvancEd is a learner centric tool that contains competencies such as: Student demonstrates or verbalizes understanding

of the lesson or content (Progress Monitoring and Feedback)

Student has several opportunities to engage in discussions with teacher and other students (Active Learnings)

Closing

Contact Information

Nathan WilliamsonEast Central Educational Service Centernwilliamson@ecesc.k12.in.us @ntwilliamson