Brainstorming a journal assignment with high school ELLs
Learn how Michelle Lawrence guides her ELLs through the brainstorming process as they prepare to write a journal.
Building on background knowledge
Kristina describes why drawing on students' existing content is an effective strategy for content instruction. See more of the interview: ...
Holding ELLs to high expectations
Ali discusses why the Common Core offers an opportunity to hold ELLs to higher expectations.
Turning a book into a play
Uma describes the joy of seeing "Chachaji's Cup" turned into a play. See more of the interview: http://www.colorincolorado.org/read/meet/krishnaswami/
Second generation immigrant
Sylvia talks about her experience growing up as the daughter of German immigrants.
Exit slip
Katie shares a strategy she uses to gauge students' understanding of the lesson.
Faustina
Michelle's aide, Faustina, discusses what she has learned from Michelle. See more on this topic: http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/49061/
Making policy
Joanne explains why educator voices matter in the education policy arena. See more of the interview: ...
Academic language: "Sounding smart"
Kristina discusses students' ability to recognize academic language when they hear it.
"Dona Flor"
Raúl talks about illustrating Pat Mora's tall tale, "Dona Flor."