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THIS IS MY FAMILY
Kalman, B. (2010). This Is My Family. St. Catharines, Ontario. Crabtree Publishing.
This Is My Family discusses various types
of families. Whether divorced, adopted,
multiple births, or different cultures, families
are created in many ways. The many colorful pictures
show families of all shapes, sizes, and races happily
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Who are the people in your family with more than one name?
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How are the people in your family different from one another?
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What would the world be like if everyone was exactly the same?
SPANISH
FIRST 1000 WORDS
Llaguno, S. (2007). Spanish. First 1000 Words. London. Alligator Books Limited.
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How will you travel to grandmas house? What will you take with you?
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BABY RATTLESNAKE
Cascabel, V. D. (1989). Baby Rattlesnake. San Francisco, CA. Childrens Book Press
Baby Rattlesnake is about a young snake
who yearns to get his rattle like his older
relatives and friends. He was so desperate
he cried all night and kept the other rattlesnakes
awake. Despite his young age and the ability
to get himself in trouble, the Elders vote to give
him a rattle. The young snake did just as suspected
and misused the rattle for his own entertainment.
The book gives both English and Spanish writing so
English Learners can identify with the story in their
native language and read together with their families.
Ages: 3-8
Discussion Questions:
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What should the elder, or person who gave the baby rattlesnake his rattle, have done differently?
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Ages: 3-7
Discussion Questions:
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Why do you think one of the ladybugs is referred to as the nice ladybug?
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Why do you think the rainbow fish did not want to share his scales?
How did the sad rainbow fish become happy again?
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HANDS-ON ENGLISH
Hamilton, F.S. (1998). Hands-On English. St. Louis: First Printing
Hands on English is used for vocabulary building.
A guide for writing as it teaches sentence structure,
patterns, grammar and mechanics of the English
language. The perfect companion for parents of
English Language Learners.
LINKING LANGUAGE
Hoge, D. R., Rockwell, R., Searcy, B. (1999). Linking Language. Simple Language and
Literacy Activities Throughout the Curriculum. Beltsville, MD. Gryphon House
Reading programs
Computer classes
Phone:765-747-5250
Fax:765-747-5455
English classes
Tutoring
500 S Mulberry St
Muncie, IN
Organized sports
Family events
Daycare
Social opportunities
Camps
Workout facilities
Pool
WORKONE
Address: 201 E. Charles Street, Suite 100
Muncie, IN 47305
Phone: 765.289.1861
Hours: 8:00am 4:30pm Monday-Friday
Email: delaware@work-one.org
CLASSROOM IMPLICATIONS
Helping Kids Succeed
CLASSROOM IMPLICATIONS
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Know your kids. Know who is an ELL and what level they are.
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Get to know the family. Know what kind of support the kids have at home. Know what
kind of resources the family needs to succeed.
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Be mindful of the ELLs efforts when they are speaking in front of the class. Keep
corrections to a minimum so they are not embarrassed to participate
Teach the children in the room a few words and phrases in the ELLs native language so
the kids have an idea what their friend is working towards as well as to help the ELL
adjust.
Make the lessons comprehensible for everyone. This will help the student learn the
lesson as well as the language
Know the heritage and culture of the student. For some students the ok symbol is
vulgar in their country and eye contact is disrespectful
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Ask questions of the ELLs as they are not always comfortable participating.
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Go over work for home and make sure the directions are understood before dismissal.
The ELL may not have anyone in the home who can help.
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Regularly check to make sure the students are understanding the lessons
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Make sure the children are reading, writing, speaking and listening every day
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Seek support from your resources and co-workers who have experience with ELLs
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Build vocabulary
LESSON PLAN