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What is the main feature of the PALS procedure?
What is the main feature of the PALS procedure?
- No coaching is involved in the PALS procedure
- Low-performing readers coach high-performing readers
- High-performing readers coach low-performing readers (correct)
- Both readers coach each other simultaneously
What is the focus of peer talk in the middle grades?
What is the focus of peer talk in the middle grades?
- Sports and extracurricular activities
- Social networking and friendships
- Personal problems and conflicts
- Course content and academic topics (correct)
What is an important consideration for teachers when planning peer-to-peer interactions for adolescents?
What is an important consideration for teachers when planning peer-to-peer interactions for adolescents?
- Students' language proficiency
- Students' cultural background
- Students' social status in peer groups (correct)
- Students' prior academic performance
What is the relationship between performance in ELLs' first and second languages?
What is the relationship between performance in ELLs' first and second languages?
What is the finding of evaluation studies comparing bilingual programs with mostly English-only programs?
What is the finding of evaluation studies comparing bilingual programs with mostly English-only programs?
What is the benefit of capitalizing on students' home language and cultural assets?
What is the benefit of capitalizing on students' home language and cultural assets?
What skill did PALS students demonstrate significantly greater growth in?
What skill did PALS students demonstrate significantly greater growth in?
What is the purpose of pairing high-performing readers with low-performing readers in the PALS procedure?
What is the purpose of pairing high-performing readers with low-performing readers in the PALS procedure?
What is an area where ELLs can benefit from peer-to-peer interactions?
What is an area where ELLs can benefit from peer-to-peer interactions?
What is a feature of literacy interventions that have positive outcomes for ELLs?
What is a feature of literacy interventions that have positive outcomes for ELLs?
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What is the key feature of the PALS procedure?
What is the key feature of the PALS procedure?
The PALS procedure involves pairing high-performing readers with low-performing readers to enhance reading skills.
What's the main focus of peer talk in middle grades?
What's the main focus of peer talk in middle grades?
Peer talk in middle grades centers around discussions and activities that focus on the content being taught.
Why are social dynamics important for peer interactions?
Why are social dynamics important for peer interactions?
Teachers must consider the social dynamics of student groups when planning peer interactions, particularly for adolescents.
What's the relationship between language skills across languages?
What's the relationship between language skills across languages?
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How do bilingual programs compare to English-only programs?
How do bilingual programs compare to English-only programs?
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How can we use ELLs' home language and culture in their learning?
How can we use ELLs' home language and culture in their learning?
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What skill did PALS students make significant progress in?
What skill did PALS students make significant progress in?
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Why pair high-performing readers with low-performing readers in PALS?
Why pair high-performing readers with low-performing readers in PALS?
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What is the benefit of peer-to-peer interactions for ELLs?
What is the benefit of peer-to-peer interactions for ELLs?
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What characterizes effective literacy interventions for ELLs?
What characterizes effective literacy interventions for ELLs?
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Study Notes
Teaching ELLs in the Classroom
- Rolando Diaz teaches sixth-grade science at Del Valle Middle School with a mix of English language learners (ELLs) with varying levels of English proficiency and newcomer students from Mexico and Central America.
- He uses a variety of scaffolds to support students, including:
- Visual slides to guide the lesson
- Corresponding workbooks for students
- "Partner talk" activities to process information
- A bilingual glossary with pictures, definitions, and example prompts
Strategies for Teaching ELLs
- Introduce content and language objectives at the beginning of the lesson
- Use visual aids and multimedia to support student learning
- Provide opportunities for peer-to-peer interactions and discussions
- Capitalize on students' home language, knowledge, and cultural assets
- Use bilingual programs to instruct ELLs, as they can perform on par with or outperform those instructed only in English
Peer-to-Peer Interactions
- Pair high-performing readers with low-performing readers to practice PALS procedures
- Use peer-to-peer interactions to focus on course content, taking into account students' social status and perception by peers
Research on Educating ELLs
- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's report "Promoting the Educational Success of Children and Youth Learning English: Promising Futures" identifies seven principles for educating ELLs
- Research suggests that ELLs can access academic content, strengthen literacy skills, and engage with peers when instruction is effectively planned and carried out
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Rolando Diaz teaches a 6th grade science class, focusing on ecology, to a diverse group of English language learners with varying levels of proficiency. The lesson prepares students for an upcoming assessment.
