Here are some ways:

1.Decorate the room with their home country\'s flag, decorate the walls of

pictures that show diversity in culture like different citizens of the

world, native language in their home countries.Use of visual aids & graphic organizers

2. Prepare the class in greeting the new students. Get them to say welcome in their home language.

3.If a student speaks basic English, ask him to do a short introduction

about himself. If the students has a zero English proficiency, partner

him with a student who is proficient in English and ask them to interpret.

4. Create jeopardy/trivia games to learn about the home countries of the new students.

5.Identify shared values and differences in the classroom. Allow for opportunities where students can voice their personal values and beliefs to create a sense of belonging.

6.Make room for storytelling, ask the students to create a family history that highlights their culture and their country.Provide assistance in breaking down components of a story in order to organize and comprehend story events.

7.Encourage classroom participation in discussions & group activities

5 Step Plan for ELL Students Promoting Culture,Equity and Language