Supporting L1

Honelako gehiago

What is Communication?

by Thomas Murphy

English as a Global Language

by Torleif Sleveland

The domain of Pragmatics

by johan francisco ramirez

Natural Disasters-Unit of work

by Paula Steel

Supporting L1

Continued support for ELL

childrenslibrary.org for access to multilingual texts

encourage at home use of L1

reading, talking, playing with children in L1

Communication with parents

keep parents updated about student progress

work samples, portfolios, presentation

Dual language strategies

build on students existing experiences to further their learning

develop tasks that make use of L1

visual organizers, charts, pictures

ex. charting numbers in different languages

encourage students to complete tasks in L1

reading and writing

dual language assignments ex. picture books

small group/paired work

same language partners

allow students to discuss together in L1

Specific benefits of L1 use

expose native English speakers to other languages

allowed sufficient time to complete task

opportunity to demonstrate understanding of knowledge without pressure of L2 translation

understand, respect and appreciate multiple views

Developing problem solving skills

Mental flexibility

Reasons for support

reaffirmation of cultural identity and values

prior experiences add new perspectives to the classroom

sense of cultural stability and continuity

safe, inclusive environment

positive attitude to L2

confidence