From http://community.eflclassroom.com
Here is a list of fifty different ways to use music in your language classroom. Although the examples are specifically for teachers of English, the ideas could be used for teaching any language: http://community.eflclassroom.com/profiles/blogs/50-ways-to-use-music-and-song-in-the-classroom
June 15, 2013
L.A. Unified Improves English-Learner Outcomes, Superintendent Says
From http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/learning-the-language/2013/06/la_unified_improves_english-le.html
L.A. Unified Improves English-Learner Outcomes, Superintendent Says
By Lesli A. Maxwell
June 10, 2013
English-learners in Los Angeles Unified posted important academic gains in 2012-13 that Superintendent John Deasy said point to an upward trajectory for a huge group of students that have had a history of languishing in the nation's second largest school system.
In a recent memo written to staff members that was published at LA School Report, Deasy wrote that the district's English-learners increased their proficiency rates on one of the district's English/language arts periodic assessments at a faster clip than all students. As a group, elementary ELLs posted a 13-point gain in ELA proficiency rates, up to 38 percent this year over 25 percent last year, according to the memo.
Read on at http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/learning-the-language/2013/06/la_unified_improves_english-le.html
L.A. Unified Improves English-Learner Outcomes, Superintendent Says
By Lesli A. Maxwell
June 10, 2013
English-learners in Los Angeles Unified posted important academic gains in 2012-13 that Superintendent John Deasy said point to an upward trajectory for a huge group of students that have had a history of languishing in the nation's second largest school system.
In a recent memo written to staff members that was published at LA School Report, Deasy wrote that the district's English-learners increased their proficiency rates on one of the district's English/language arts periodic assessments at a faster clip than all students. As a group, elementary ELLs posted a 13-point gain in ELA proficiency rates, up to 38 percent this year over 25 percent last year, according to the memo.
Read on at http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/learning-the-language/2013/06/la_unified_improves_english-le.html
Three-Part Series of Articles about Writing for English Language Learners and the Common Core
From http://blog.colorincolorado.org
Diane Staehr Fenner has recently finished a series of three articles about the Common Core State Standards and writing for English language learners. Here they are:
Writing with the Common Core: Considerations for ELLs
http://blog.colorincolorado.org/2013/05/17/writing-with-the-common-core-considerations-for-ells
Culture and Writing for ELLs in the CCSS
http://blog.colorincolorado.org/2013/05/21/culture-and-writing-for-ells-in-the-ccss
Writing “Just Right” Research Questions: Strategies for ELLs
http://blog.colorincolorado.org/2013/06/05/writing-just-right-research-questions-strategies-for-ells
Diane Staehr Fenner has recently finished a series of three articles about the Common Core State Standards and writing for English language learners. Here they are:
Writing with the Common Core: Considerations for ELLs
http://blog.colorincolorado.org/2013/05/17/writing-with-the-common-core-considerations-for-ells
Culture and Writing for ELLs in the CCSS
http://blog.colorincolorado.org/2013/05/21/culture-and-writing-for-ells-in-the-ccss
Writing “Just Right” Research Questions: Strategies for ELLs
http://blog.colorincolorado.org/2013/06/05/writing-just-right-research-questions-strategies-for-ells
182 Questions to Write or Talk About
Are you looking for writing or conversation prompts for your English language learners? Here are 182 of them, based on content from the New York Times: http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/13/182-questions-to-write-or-talk-about
Recent National Public Radio Feature on Musician Jose-Luis Orozco
From http://www.npr.org
Jose-Luis Orozco: Capturing Kids' Attention In Two Languages
by Mandalit del Barco
June 07, 2013
For the past 42 years, José-Luis Orozco has been entertaining children with songs he sings in English and Spanish. He's passionate about teaching children to be bilingual through music, and he's also written books for kids.
Orozco manages the near-impossible: getting hundreds of small children to pay attention. He entertains them the old-fashioned way — alone, with his guitar, asking them to sing, dance and clap along, and pretend to make hot chocolate with their hands. The kids count and do the ABCs and name the months of the year. They dance the Macarena and imitate farm animals.
Read the full article or listen to the feature at http://www.npr.org/2013/06/07/189254553/jose-luis-orozco-capturing-kids-attention-in-two-languages
Visit José-Luis Orozco’s website at http://joseluisorozco.com
Jose-Luis Orozco: Capturing Kids' Attention In Two Languages
by Mandalit del Barco
June 07, 2013
For the past 42 years, José-Luis Orozco has been entertaining children with songs he sings in English and Spanish. He's passionate about teaching children to be bilingual through music, and he's also written books for kids.
Orozco manages the near-impossible: getting hundreds of small children to pay attention. He entertains them the old-fashioned way — alone, with his guitar, asking them to sing, dance and clap along, and pretend to make hot chocolate with their hands. The kids count and do the ABCs and name the months of the year. They dance the Macarena and imitate farm animals.
Read the full article or listen to the feature at http://www.npr.org/2013/06/07/189254553/jose-luis-orozco-capturing-kids-attention-in-two-languages
Visit José-Luis Orozco’s website at http://joseluisorozco.com
French Summer Camps in New York City
From http://frenchlanguage.frenchculture.org
Summer is the perfect time for kids to continue their French studies outside of the classroom setting. For anyone looking for the perfect French summer camp in New York City, here is a comprehensive list of the many options: http://frenchlanguage.frenchculture.org/news/french-summer-camps-nyc
Summer is the perfect time for kids to continue their French studies outside of the classroom setting. For anyone looking for the perfect French summer camp in New York City, here is a comprehensive list of the many options: http://frenchlanguage.frenchculture.org/news/french-summer-camps-nyc
Free French Films in New York City Parks
From http://frenchculture.org
Films on the Green is a free outdoor French film festival produced annually in New York City parks by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and the City of New York Parks & Recreation. This year’s festival runs on Fridays from June 7 to August 2, with a special screening on September 5. For more details go to http://frenchculture.org/film-tv-and-new-media/festivals/films-green-2013
Films on the Green is a free outdoor French film festival produced annually in New York City parks by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and the City of New York Parks & Recreation. This year’s festival runs on Fridays from June 7 to August 2, with a special screening on September 5. For more details go to http://frenchculture.org/film-tv-and-new-media/festivals/films-green-2013
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