English as a Second Language

Dec. 8th- Supporting English Language Learners in Elementary Classrooms- Comprehensible Input and Strategies

What a great turnout yesterday!!  A particular thanks to the elementary SIOP-trained teachers, especially Kathie Nakano and Sandy Krishna, for your contributions.  As promised, the powerpoint slides are attached so you can print colour copies.  Please mark February 1st on you calendar for our next session which will focus on the SIOP components of Interaction and Practice & Application.  Best wishes for a relaxing holiday- you’ve all earned it

Kindergarten Social Responsibility Vocabulary

Kindergarten Science Vocabulary

Lesson 4- wild_animals[1]

Thanks to everyone who attended the elementary ESL Pro D session on October 25th.  As promised, here are  the vocabulary activities for science and social responsibility.  Please note that the picture cards for Lesson 4 are in a separate file.  I hope to see all of you on Dec. 8th when our SIOP focus will be Comprehensible Input and Strategies

Plan to attend the 21st Annual ESL PSA Conference, Teaching the MULTILINGUAL Brain, at Eric Hamber Secondary School in Vancouver on October 21, 2011.  The keynote presentation will be given by by Dr. Jim Cummins, Canada Research Chair and professor at OISE.  This is our annual opportunity to check out new resources, network with colleagues and attend a wide range of stimulating workshops.  Registration can be completed online through the ESL PSA website.

Connect with colleagues, find out about professional development opportunities, comment on issues of concern to teachers, students and immigrant families.