Modify a Lesson Plan
From one of the three websites listed in the required readings find a lesson plan addressing any content area you wish. Analyze the plan and determine whether it is an effective approach for English language Learners (ELLs). If it is tell why by addressing how it is differentiated how sheltered instruction is used and how the plan applies strategies for ELLs and English as second language (ESL) learners. If it is not modify the plan to include the components previously mentioned.
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Required Resources
Recommended Resources
Text
Piper T. (2015). Language learning and culture: English language learning in todays schools. San Diego CA: Bridgepoint Education Inc.
This text is a Constellation course digital material (CDM) title.
Articles
Colorin Colorado. (2007).How to reach out to parents of ELLs. Retrieved from http://www.colorincolorado.org/educators/reachingout/outreach/
Curtin E. M. (2009). Classroom scenario. In Pathways to teaching series: Practical strategies for teaching English language learners. (p. 27). Upper Saddle River New Jersey: Pearson Education Inc.
Hefling K. (2012 February 10). A guide to No Child Left Behind. The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved from http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/world/53489495-68/states-law-schools-education.html.csp
Linquanti R. (2009). Fostering academic success for English language learners: What do we know? Retrieved from https://www.wested.org/resources/fostering-academic-success-for-english-language-learners-what-do-we-know/
Menken K. & Kleyn T. (2009 April). The difficult road for long-term English learners. Supporting English Language Learners. Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational_leadership/apr09/vol66/num07/The_Difficult_Road_for_Long-Term_English_Learners.aspx
Miskito Missions Network (2007). Cross-cultural communications challenges. Retrieved on from http://miskitomissions.com/PartnershipResources/CrossCultureCommunication/tabid/121/Default
Multimedia
ButterflyKisses71. (2007 May 4). Stages of language development [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eoca1Ou_6TE
Teach a Language- Tips & Howto. (2009 December 7). Teaching foreign languages: Make your students feel at ease [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B0B0KWqGMI
Websites
everythingESL.net. (2013). Lesson plans. Retrieved from http://www.everythingesl.net/lessons/
HotChalk Inc. (2013). Lesson plans page. Retrieved from http://www.lessonplanspage.com/
ReadWriteThink (http://www.readwritethink.org/)