ESL Fun Facts

What is ESL?

• Party Central

• English as a Second Language

• ExtraterrestrialS Landing

• Math equations

What is the purpose of ESL Class?

• To learn enough words in English to be successful in school

• to learn English so I can talk to my crush

• to be better at math calculation

• to find the meaning of life

What are the four domains or areas of ESL?

• Seeking, feeling, wanting and knowing

• Shouting, writing, drawing and laughing

• Looking, listening, walking and jumping

• Listening, reading, speaking and writing

Which area do you want to get better at doing?

Can we use other languages in school?

• Yes! They help us all learn

• No, only English

• Yes-Everyone in the school has to learn two languages

• No- it is not allowed

How do you get out of ESL?

• I show I know enough by passing the ACCESS test

• I speak, listen, read and write like the kids who only use English

• I say ¨I want out¨

• I write a letter

Draw a circle around the eyes-VIEWING is an important learning skill! LOOK AT things!