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By Shaneka Seraphin
It’s not always easy for one to acquire a new language nor is it easy to teach somebody a new language either. Becoming fluent in any language takes time and patience. For children, the process of learning a new language can take years. Fortunately there is a wealth of information available that will help aid ELL children in their language learning process. Below is a list of activities/sites where one will be able to find such information.
ACTIVITIES
Sight Words
Children start learning to read at a very early age. Even though they are not reading full books, children learn to read by learning to recognize words by sight. These words were recognized as high-frequency and compiled in a list by Edward William Dolch. These words are now referred to as Dolch words. The list is also called sight words. Sight words can be incorporated in the child’s daily routine. After a while the child can be tested on how well then can say and spell the word.
Act-it-Out Reading Comprehension
Summarizing is a major skill to develop in third grade and can be difficult for students. One way to practice summarizing is through role play. This is beneficial for ESL students because they are given opportunities to practice language and content skills, through making meaningful connections to text. After reading a story, have students re-enact what happened in the story. Have students assign characters, draw or re-create the setting, and retell using sequence words. Orally and visually display sequence words the students can use such as "first," "next," "then," and "finally." Write the student-made summary on the board for students to see. This activity is engaging for kinesthetic, visual, and auditory learners. Kids also love to be in charge of their learning and will have a lasting memory of the story.
Make-A-Pyramid
Oral language practice is key for ESL students, and you can make language practice a game in any classroom subject. Put students in pairs, assign them a question and have them talk with their partner about their answer. When students are finished discussing and are ready to share, they can make a pyramid in the air with their hands. The teacher can go tap on a pyramid and those group members can share what they discussed. Students in third grade love to interact and discuss with one another, and by introducing a pyramid, it makes practicing English into a game.
Webpages
http://www.eslgamesworld.com/
Webpages: ESL Fun Games for Teachers & Students - Practice & Play: Webpage by
Futonge N. Kisito, web master and builder of sites for teachers and students, last updated 2012. The website offers several games and exercises that can be done with ELL students. For example the site includes Printable ESL Board and Card Games, Free ESL Online & Classroom Games, and ESL Board & PowerPoint Games Templates
http://www.english-4kids.com/grade3.html
Webpages: English 4 Kids: Webpage developed in 2005 by Futonge N. Kisito, web master and builder of sites for teachers and students, last updated in 2012. The webpage offers several resources for teachers and parents to help aid their ELLs. The webpage provides content for 1st- 6th grade students. The webpage also has links to sites that contain ebooks, videos, etc. that will help the ELL student with learning a new language.
http://www.abcya.com/third_grade_computers.htm
Webage: ABCYA The Leader In Educational Computer Games for Kids: Webpage: developed by Alan Tortolani, an elementary teacher, last updated in 2012. The content on the site is grouped by grade level. Reading and Math are among the subjects that are covered on the site. The games on the site are not only educational they’re free. Basic computer skills are also introduced to the user of the sites.
ACTIVITIES
Sight Words
Children start learning to read at a very early age. Even though they are not reading full books, children learn to read by learning to recognize words by sight. These words were recognized as high-frequency and compiled in a list by Edward William Dolch. These words are now referred to as Dolch words. The list is also called sight words. Sight words can be incorporated in the child’s daily routine. After a while the child can be tested on how well then can say and spell the word.
Act-it-Out Reading Comprehension
Summarizing is a major skill to develop in third grade and can be difficult for students. One way to practice summarizing is through role play. This is beneficial for ESL students because they are given opportunities to practice language and content skills, through making meaningful connections to text. After reading a story, have students re-enact what happened in the story. Have students assign characters, draw or re-create the setting, and retell using sequence words. Orally and visually display sequence words the students can use such as "first," "next," "then," and "finally." Write the student-made summary on the board for students to see. This activity is engaging for kinesthetic, visual, and auditory learners. Kids also love to be in charge of their learning and will have a lasting memory of the story.
Make-A-Pyramid
Oral language practice is key for ESL students, and you can make language practice a game in any classroom subject. Put students in pairs, assign them a question and have them talk with their partner about their answer. When students are finished discussing and are ready to share, they can make a pyramid in the air with their hands. The teacher can go tap on a pyramid and those group members can share what they discussed. Students in third grade love to interact and discuss with one another, and by introducing a pyramid, it makes practicing English into a game.
Webpages
http://www.eslgamesworld.com/
Webpages: ESL Fun Games for Teachers & Students - Practice & Play: Webpage by
Futonge N. Kisito, web master and builder of sites for teachers and students, last updated 2012. The website offers several games and exercises that can be done with ELL students. For example the site includes Printable ESL Board and Card Games, Free ESL Online & Classroom Games, and ESL Board & PowerPoint Games Templates
http://www.english-4kids.com/grade3.html
Webpages: English 4 Kids: Webpage developed in 2005 by Futonge N. Kisito, web master and builder of sites for teachers and students, last updated in 2012. The webpage offers several resources for teachers and parents to help aid their ELLs. The webpage provides content for 1st- 6th grade students. The webpage also has links to sites that contain ebooks, videos, etc. that will help the ELL student with learning a new language.
http://www.abcya.com/third_grade_computers.htm
Webage: ABCYA The Leader In Educational Computer Games for Kids: Webpage: developed by Alan Tortolani, an elementary teacher, last updated in 2012. The content on the site is grouped by grade level. Reading and Math are among the subjects that are covered on the site. The games on the site are not only educational they’re free. Basic computer skills are also introduced to the user of the sites.