Instructional Strategies for ESL Learners
*** Create time for social interaction for ESL learners to listen and speak to peers
ex. Think. Pair. Share. activities, Daily 5: Read to Someone, create social time
- Allow time (days, months) for ESL learners to speak when they are ready. They begin learning by listening.
- Provide literature that features characters in their ethnicity. Provide literature in their language. Provide literature about their ethnic culture.
- Learn words from your ESL student in their language.
- Use Visuals
- Label items in the classroom
ex. Think. Pair. Share. activities, Daily 5: Read to Someone, create social time
- Allow time (days, months) for ESL learners to speak when they are ready. They begin learning by listening.
- Provide literature that features characters in their ethnicity. Provide literature in their language. Provide literature about their ethnic culture.
- Learn words from your ESL student in their language.
- Use Visuals
- Label items in the classroom