Instructional Strategies for ELs

Question 1

Do you use instructional strategies to differentiate for ELs in your classroom/groups?

Accepted Answer

Regularly, Not as much as I would like, Sometimes, No

Question 2

I use realia, manipulatives, multimedia, and demonstrations to build background knowledge

Accepted Answer

Never heard of this strategy, Sometimes, Regularly, Aware of strategy, but don't know how

Question 3

I provide word banks to students who need them for assignment completion and group discussion

Accepted Answer

Never heard of this strategy, Aware of strategy, but don't use it, Regularly, Sometimes

Question 4

I use the Frayer model/ 4-square word study to promote comprehension and build vocabulary

Accepted Answer

Regularly, Aware of it, but don't use it, Not aware of this strategy, Sometimes

Question 5

I provide sentence frames or starters for support during both group discussion and writing

Accepted Answer

Have never heard of this strategy, I am aware of it, but don't use, Regularly, Sometimes

Question 6

I display and share clearly defined content and language objectives with my students.

Accepted Answer

Not as much as I would like, Sometimes, No, Regularly

Question 7

I use vocabulary cards with realistic representations of key words to support comprehension

Accepted Answer

Sometimes, Never heard of this strategy, Regularly, Aware of strategy, but don't use

Question 8

I provide opportunities for my students to get clarification in their native language as needed

Accepted Answer

Never or does not apply, Want to, but how?, Sometimes, Regularly

Question 9

I use supplementary materials such as charts, graphs, and pictures to help comprehension

Accepted Answer

Sometimes, Never heard of this strategy, I am aware of it, but not sure how, Regularly

Question 10

I incorporate graphic organizers for students to brainstorm and organize for their writing

Accepted Answer

Not aware of this strategy, Aware of this, but don't use it, Sometimes, Regularly

Question 11

I group my students to support my content and language objectives

Accepted Answer

Not aware of this strategy, Regularly, Aware of it, but am not sure how to do it effectively, Sometimes

Question 12

I model finding and highlighting key information in directions and reading for comprehension

Accepted Answer

Regularly, Sometimes, Never heard of this strategy, Aware of strategy, but don't use it

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