Using bad words and vulgar expressions may be a rite of passage for adolescents. However, when it comes to LEP students, misunderstandings can lead to humiliation. Come and discuss how blue language affects middle schoolers and what teachers can do to explain and avoid uncomfortable situations. The presenters discuss the development and implementation of a content-based ESL program for middle school students. Participants have hands-on experiences with an integrated unit with lessons and activities.
Participants receive a packet with plans, activities, and numerous resources.
Half of the students are being instructed bilingually and half are receiving instruction in English alone. Note-taking skills and the use of graphic organizers highlight some of the techniques to improve writing tasks. This workshop demonstrates how teachers can work toward raising academic expectations of English language learners. Our demographics are changing drastically with the linguistics minority population. This session focuses on ESL strategies and materials that encourage second language acquisition by beginning with oral language development and moving naturally into reading and writing.