For our current UOI on Role-Models, Grade 5 is focusing on Writing to Recount with specific focus on biographies. Students inquired into the text features of a biography in three rotations: 1) Reading biographical books 2) Looking at biographies online through http://www.duckster.com/biographies 3) Listening to biographical stories on http://www.brainpop.com EAL students went further with…
OK Grade 5 EAL…by now you have all entered the FIRST phase of writing: the Planning phase. By NEXT Friday November 30th all plans and first drafts should be completed for sharing and group editing. We will share our Draft stories to the class and ask for STARS (positives) and TARGETS (things to work on)…
THE GREAT DEBATE Understanding the Social Purpose of Debating As language learners, EAL students develop and practice oral language skills though a variety of ways, both in the classroom and on the playground. However, many students still require careful scaffolding and meaningful real-life experiences to apply these skills in a supportive environment. During…
Innovative Learning in the Elementary Classroom 