ESOL Summer PD

What does ESOL stand for?

• English as a Standard Language

• English and Spanish Language Development

• English as a Second Other Language

• English as a Supplemental Language

Who Are English Language Learners?

• may be a US citizen

• immigrants

• may speak multiple languages

• all of the above

Second languages are generally

• learned at home

• learned at a young age

• learned at school

• largely unconscious

Academic challenge(s) faced by ELLs are...

• vocabulary

• teacher speaks too fast

• bilingual dictionary

• both A and B

What are some suggestions to support ELLs?

• speak slower

• use positive reinforcements

• write in the chat

• all of the above

How long does it take to acquire academic language?

• Between 5-7 years

• 10 years or more

• 1 year

• Right away

The person(s) responsible for making sure English learners learn English is

• the content area teachers only.

• the ESOL teachers only.

• all teachers.

• the language arts teachers.

Which of these is a characteristic of an English learner?

• may be born in the US.

• may speak more than one language

• may be a fluent English speaker, but struggles in school

• all of the above

¿Cuántas patas tiene una araña?

• 10

• 9

• 8

• 16

What are some suggested classroom strategies?

• provide guided notes if available

• Articulate clearly, pause often, limit idiomatic expressions, and slang

• pre-teach vocabulary

• all of the above