Challenges
What is the first challenge an ESL student encounters?
Learning English
How many states had more than 10% of ESL students?
8 states
How many colors are in a rainbow?
7
What does ESL stand for?
English as a second language
Materials an ESL teacher may use to teach vocabulary.
What are flashcards?
What can happen to an ESL student if taught lots of information in one day?
When asked the next class about what was taught, the student could forget the information that was taught.
What is the percentage of students who are ELL in the US?
9.5%
4.8 million
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Why was ESL created?
To enable learners to become competent in the understanding of reading, listening, speaking, and writing
Hands-on activities ESL teachers may use to teach
What are arts and crafts?
What can be difficult for ESL students when completing homework?
Understanding what the assignment asks
What was the percentage in 2000?
8.1%
3.8 million
Premio in English
Reward
Is ESL provided in all public/ private schools?
No, although it is required for public schools to teach ESL, private schools are not required to provide ESL or other services for EL students.
Example of real life exposure an ESL teacher could use
What is media?
What could prevent ESL students from making friends while in school?
Adjusting to a new school
Learning English
Difficulty Socializing
What is the percentage of enrollment in cities?
14%
What is the worlds largest ocean?
Pacific Ocean
Why is it important for ESL students not to forget their native language?
Critical to your identity, important links to family, more pay in a job setting, etc
Electronics a student may use to learn.
What is an ipad?
What does an ESL student have to adjust to once settled into a new country or province?
Adjust to a new School/Culture/Language
41 million people
What is the biggest planet in the Milkyway?
Jupiter
What can happen to an ESL student if the teacher shows negativity?
They can feel discouraged
Insecure
Electronics a teacher may use to teach
What is a smartboard?