December 2014

ESL PLT MeetingsAnn Talton, ESL Lead Teacher

› Mannheim Steamroller & Trans Siberian Orchestra - A YouTube Christmas

– 44:20

› https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JApm43OSp1g

ESL PLT MeetingsDecember 2014

› Harker's 2009 Musical Christmas Lights- Deck the Halls Manheim Steamroller

› https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIjTfnbups8

ESL PLT MeetingsDecember 2014

December 2014

ESL PLT MeetingsAnn Talton, ESL Lead Teacher

› WHY and HOW do we differentiate our lessons for our ESL students?

Essential Question

› Examine an overview of the new EasiLEP Database.

› Review and discuss the important components of the WSFCS Grading and Retention Policies for LEP Students.

› Share examples of differentiated lessons in large and small groups.

› Complete a written survey on differentiated support and professional development for ESL Teachers.

Language Objectives

Elementary Participants will:

› Investigate programs offered by the Hispanic League.

› Examine an overview of the new EasiLEP Database.

› Review and discuss the important components of the WSFCS Grading and Retention Policies for LEP Students.

› Share examples of differentiated lessons in large and small groups.

› Complete a written survey on differentiated support and professional development for ESL Teachers.

Language Objectives

Middle and High School Participants will:

› Mari Jo Turner

› Jessica Sedo’

Hispanic League

› David Sisk

› NOTE: Teachers/others MUST attend Online Training to have access to the new EasiLEP database.

› Training Dates---– Choose One

› December 4th

› December 8th

› December 15th

› December 16th

› January-TBA

EasiLEP Overview

› http://www.azed.gov/special-education/files/2013/07/scarborough-reading-rope.pdfSecond level

Scarborough’s Reading Rope Model

Foundations of Reading,

Robyn Varga and Doria Sullivan

5 Components of Reading Instruction:› Phonemic Awareness---the understanding that spoken words may be broken

into smaller parts such as syllables and individual sounds

› Phonics---an approach to reading instruction that emphasizes the matching between individual sounds and their spellings

› Vocabulary---learning new words with their meanings and how they are used in sentences, as well as strategies for building vocabulary

› Fluency---reading connected text with speed, ease, and understanding

› Reading Comprehension---constructing meaning from the text and integrating it with background knowledge and experience

› PLUS for LEP STUDENTS:› First Language Literacy

› Oral Proficiency

Ref: What’s Different About Teaching Reading to Students Learning English?

Instruction

AssessmentAssignme

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› Grade Level Content

› Differentiation – At the Student’s Proficiency

Level› Instruction› Assignment› Assessment

› Effort

› Progress

WSFCS Grading and Retention Policies

Proficiency Level

› Instruction

› Assignment

› Assessment

Elementary Middle/High

Amy Talley Informational Text

Chantae Reynolds Plickers

Carol Paniagua Tracking Progress

Susan Wood Plickers

Karen Blue Poetry

Differentiated Lessons---Large Group Share

Instruction

Assignment

Assessment

Differentiated Lessons---Small Group Share

Survey:

Differentiated Support and Professional Development for ESL Teachers

Please complete survey before leaving today.

Survey:

Differentiated Support and Professional Development for ESL Teachers

Please complete survey before leaving today.

2013 Light Show - Christmas At The Western Mall - Faeries by Mannheim Steamroller

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DzseeDTX5Y

Please help with clean up!

That’s All, Folks!

Merry Christmas, ESL Friends!

› More music?

Silent Night - Mannheim Steamroller – God's Christmas Light Display

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spp_etfrXYg

A Charlie Brown Christmas (The Meaning of Christmas)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQeKdvXliIU

After the Workshop:

Clean up time!