Monday, August 27, 2012

ESOL Freebie

Though I know many of my readers are mainstream teachers looking for tips and resources to help their students master key language and concepts, I hope that many of you are also dedicated ESOL teachers. Most of my items can be used in almost any classroom in grades 4-8, but this one is specifically for the ESOL teachers!

I created this poster to hlep my students remember that we use our whole bodies to learn ESOL. It's a cute little poster that reminds them about being good listeners, and speakers, in the form of a class pledge. And it's yours....for just $1!

Just click the button below to download this poster, laminate, and hang in your classroom!





2 comments:

  1. From one ESOL teacher to another - thank you for this! What a great way to tie in class goals with class rules. I think my kids will like this. One change I plan to make is to parenthetically add "most of the time" next to "I will speak in English." I don't want my students to feel that they can't ever use their home language in class.

    Great resources! I'm so glad to have found your blog.

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    1. Melanie,
      Thanks for stopping by. The reason that we have the rule that we only speak in English is (and I explain this to the students) we have so many students who speak so many different languages, that we don't want anyone to feel left out. I also tell them that we have so little time together in class (most of my groups are 30 minutes) that we need to spend all of it practicing their English. I encourage them to speak to their friends and family in their native language, and to read books in their native language. I also spend time at lunch or in the hallways speaking with the students whose native languages I speak so they can help me "practice".

      Laurah J.

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