ELL Programs - Canadian and American

1. American ELL Programs

2. American ELL

2.1. Standards

2.2. refers to the competencies and knowledge of English those students must obtain in order to communicate effectively in social and academic settings.

2.3. requires that students develop the knowledge and skills of English to read and understand rich literature that ranges from classical to contemporary, and includes works representing a variety of cultures.

2.4. evelops students’ abilities to read, write, listen, and speak in English to analyze and evaluate complex texts and issues.

2.5. outlines the skills and strategies, both in and out of school, which LEP/ELLs must master to communicate effectively in English.

2.6. articulates the components of acquiring a “second culture” in both social and academic

3. Introduction

4. Teaching Practices

4.1. Two Way Immersion

4.2. Age Differentiation

4.3. Providing Diverse Cultural  Experiences

5. Teaching Practices

5.1. Innovative Classroom Programs

5.2. Tutorial Support

5.3. Intensive Support

6. Policy

7. Canadian ELL Programs

8. Canadian ELL

8.1. Objectives & Principles

8.2. language is used in a natural way, in real and practical contexts;

8.3. classroom activities regularly provide opportunities for listening and speaking;

8.4. learning activities integrate the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing;

8.5. opportunities for acquiring new vocabulary are always available and are related to curriculum areas;

8.6. opportunities for interesting conversation with English-speaking peers are available on a regular basis;

8.7. mistakes are accepted as a part of learning;