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Professional Development Videos
ELL Strategies
All Levels:
Understanding Proficiency Levels
How Proficiency Levels Impact Teaching
Oral Language
Academic Language
Vocabulary
ELL Strategies
ELL Comprehension
Low Risk Environment
Level 1:
Characteristics of Proficiency Level 1
Seasons of the Year
Seasons of the Year; Writing Sentence Lead-Ins
Social Language; Survival Language
Alphabet Knowledge
ABCs; Initial Consonants; Vocabulary
Concepts of Print
Using Pantomime
Matching Pictures and Words
Comprehension Strategies
Emphasizing Key Words
Level 2:
Characteristics of Proficiency Level 2
Phonemic Awareness: Using Rhyming Words
Phonemic Awareness: Modeling
Concepts of Print
Elaborating on Student Responses
Phonics: Playing Guessing Games
High-Frequency Words: Using Picture Clues
Comprehension: Retelling
Choral Reading
Using Vocabulary Cards
Using Pictures and Pantomime
Phonemic Awareness and Phonics: Word Sort
Level 3:
Characteristics of Proficiency Level 3
Modeling Fluency
Using Skits
Using Models/Objects
Access Prior Knowledge
Modeling Concepts with Manipulatives or Pictures
Using Hands-On Activities
Modeling a Task
Using Graphic Organizers
Group Discussions
Making Real-Life Connections
Using Interactive Writing
Level 4/5:
Characteristics of Proficiency Level 4/5
Think-Pair-Share
Group Discussions
Using a Think-Aloud
Text Features
Modeling Concepts with Manipulatives or Pictures
Making Real-Life Connections
Rephrasing to Model Correct Language
Previewing Text
Modeling a Task
Have Students Defend Their Positions