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Hands-On English Language Learning program is a resource for classroom teachers, specialist teachers working with English-language learners, and other educational professionals who support these students. In developing the resource, the authors referred to current curricular documents and to research in English-language acquisition. Careful attention has been given to basic language skills, essential subject-specific vocabulary, and knowledge required by middle-years English-language learners.
To assist your students in developing language skills, this resource includes:
- specific curricular connections for each lesson to identify links to subject-area themes in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, health, physical education, and the arts
- integrated class activities to promote learning in context for all students in the classroom
- career connections that offer students an opportunity to explore employability skills and career choices within the context of English-language learning
- suggested activities focus on curricular topics in all subject areas, while supporting English-language learners
- lesson topics that relate specifically to the interests and lives of middle-years students
- relevant topics, such as the classroom and school, clothing, food, hobbies and interests, plants and animals of Canada, the world, and the environment
- age-appropriate, high-interest learning activities that foster the development of essential English-language vocabulary and skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and representing
- activities (in keeping with the philosophy of all Portage & Main Press Hands-On programs) that are student-centred and focus on real-life, hands-on experiences
- access to digital reproducibles (Find download instructions in the Appendix of the book.)
Price: $169.00
Pages: 436
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
Imprint: Portage & Main Press
Series: Hands-On English Language Learning
Publication Date:
22 August 2011
Trim Size: 11.00 X 8.50 in
ISBN: 9781553792604
Format: Spiral-Bound
BISACs:
FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / English as a Second Language, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / Language Arts, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Secondary, EDUCATION / Language Experience Approach
Introduction to Hands-On English Language Learning 1
- Program Introduction 1
- Who Are English Language Learners (ELLs)? 1
- Stages of Language Acquisition 1
- Program Principles 2
- The Middle-Years Learner 4
- Topics of Study 4
- Program Implementation 5
- Tips for Teachers 7
- Classroom Environment 7
- Timelines 8
- Classroom Management 8
- Cooperative Learning Activities 8
- Peer Helpers 9
- Important Notes About Terminology 9
- Using Care and Sensitivity 10
- Scope and Sequence Charts for Hands-On English Language Learning 11
- Subject-Area Correlation 20
- Introduction 32
- Cultural Knowledge 32
- Cultural Competency 32
- Purposes of Classroom-Based Assessment for Language Learning and Use 33
- Assessment Tasks Appropriate for Middle-Years English Language Learners 33
- Teacher Considerations When Assessing Middle-Years English Language Learners 34
- Assessment Tools 34
- Assessment Reproducibles 37
- References 41
Module 1 43
- Introduction 44
- Books for Students 48
- Websites 50
- 1 Greetings/Social Communication 51
- 2 The Classroom 58
- 3 The School 65
- 4 School Activities 71
- 5 The Alphabet 76
- 6 Colours 83
- 7 Numbers, Counting, and Math 88
- 8 The Calendar – Days of the Week 99
- 9 The Calendar – Months of the Year 104
- 10 Personal Information 109
- 11 Culminating Activity: Creating A Board Game 117
- References for Teachers 121
- Introduction 124
- Books for Students 128
- Websites 130
- 1 Emotions 132
- 2 Clothing 139
- 3 Food 147
- 4 Body Parts and Health 159
- 5 Physical Activities 168
- 6 Hobbies and Interests 175
- 7 Music and Instruments 181
- 8 Homes 189
- 9 The Community 196
- 10 Ordering Food 203
- 11 Technology 211
- 12 Culminating Activity: Creating an “All About Me” Electronic Portfolio 216
- References for Teachers 220
- Introduction 224
- Books for Students 228
- Websites 230
- 1 Canadian Geography 232
- 2 Canadian Symbols 242
- 3 Celebrations and Holidays 248
- 4 Relationships 257
- 5 Rules, Laws, and Responsibility 262
- 6 Government 268
- 7 World Geography 277
- 8 North America 283
- 9 Cultural Diversity 288
- 10 Our World Community 295
- 11 Basic Human Needs 299
- 12 Human Rights 307
- 13 The Media 313
- 14 Culminating Activity: Designing a Newspaper 319
- References for Teachers 323
- Introduction 326
- Books for Students 330
- Websites 332
- 1 Nature 336
- 2 Weather and Seasons 343
- 3 Animals of Canada 352
- 4 Plants of Canada 363
- 5 Natural Habitats 372
- 6 Importance of the Environment 379
- 7 Human Impact on the Environment 384
- 8 Air Pollution 389
- 9 Water 395
- 10 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 401
- 11 Saving Energy 406
- 12 Culminating Activity: Sustainability Life Practices 410
- References for Teachers 414
- Introduction 416
- Step 1: Assessment for Learning 416
- Step 2: Curriculum Review 417
- Step 3: Instructional Strategies 418
- Making Connections to Prior Knowledge 418
- Building Vocabulary 420
- Conceptual Understanding 421
- Conducting Research 422
- The Language-Rich Classroom 424
- Other Things to Consider for Unit Planning 425
- Concluding Note to Teachers 426
- Unit Planning Reproducibles 427
- References 430