When introducing a new textbook chapter, THIEVES is a strategy to make the process easier! This is fantastic for science textbooks and can be used for grades 3-12. Teach your students how to preview the chapter and to improve their comprehension. … Continue reading THIEVES
When introducing a new unit or text, SQP2RS [Squeepers] is a pre-reading method with only 6 steps. It is a strategy that assists readers with accessing non-fiction books, specifically textbooks. Students will gain confidence when reading new books because they will … Continue reading What is SQP2RS, “Squeepers?”
This week, we were featured in Langley’s Digital Literacy Coach‘s Blog where we shared new resources that benefit all students in a classroom. Please check it out and browse how other teacher’s in Langley are using technology to facilitate learning … Continue reading Learning Digital Literacy Post
There are so many Apps available now that we’ve created a section on our website, HERE, dedicated to Apple Apps currently being used either in the ELL classroom or in other Langley classrooms. If you’ve already gone through that list, … Continue reading iPad Apps for ESL/ELL Students
Writing is a necessary skill for all students, and with 21st Century Learning, writing also includes the manipulation of keyboards to present your written ideas. To hone the typing skills of students, and perhaps yourself, we’ve compiled a list of … Continue reading Typing Websites
Here are few resources to support classroom teachers integrate recently immigrated students into a regular classroom. Continue reading Supporting Recent Immigrants
BICS: social language
CALP: academic language
When assessing a students CALP, lessons should be cognitively demanding with context embedded. Continue reading BICS vs. CALP
