ELL Toolbox
A Resource for Educators of English Learners
SPRING 2015
Strategy of the Quarter: Chunk and Chew
Teachers can use this time to check for understanding and clarify content for students. While students are processing information, be listening for misconceptions or misunderstandings that need to be addressed at some point.
Click here to see detail for 20 "chunk and chew" strategies!
See a sample of these below (click to expand the words):
Make Predictions
White Board Responses
Group Summary Statement
App of the Quarter
Pick a student at random with just a tap, swipe, or a shake -- but that’s just the beginning. Stick Pick suggests question starters for learners at different levels and also records how well students respond during classroom discussions. If a student is consistently scoring near the top or bottom, simply change the level so students aren't bored or frustrated. Depending on students' levels of English proficiency, they might be asked simple yes-or-no questions or to elaborate in longer sentences.
Differentiate Instruction
Students Can Use Too!
Track Formative Assessment Data
Reminder: ACCESS Scores Coming Soon!
Michelle Garcia
Cedarburg School District
Email: mgarcia@cedarburg.k12.wi.us
Phone: 262-376-6301
Previous Editions
- Winter 2015: Building Background Knowledge, BrainPop
- Fall 2014: Differentiating Instruction and Assessment, Classify
- Summer 2014: Math Visual Vocabulary Cards, Comp. Input
- Spring 2014: English Language Proficiency, Lang. Adventures
- Winter 2014: Sentence Starters, Word Banks, CAN-DOs
- Fall 2013: Questioning, Language Levels, Bitsboard