Supporting ELLs
"These help ELLs understand abstract concepts using visuals."
"What are visual aids?"
"Providing visual tools like charts and diagrams to help students organize information.
"What is using graphic organizers?
"One of the three main principles of UDL that focuses on presenting information and content in different ways."
"What is multiple means of representation?"
"These assessments are based on classroom instruction and everyday tasks."
"What are performance-based assessments?"
"These provide support in a student's native language."
"What are bilingual resources?"
"This is introducing important ideas and terms before the lesson begins."
What is pre-teaching key concepts and vocabulary
"This UDL principle emphasizes offering various ways for students to interact with materials and show what they know."
"What is multiple means of action and expression?"
"A method for assessing ELLs that involves giving information in front of the class."
"What are oral reports?"
"Combining visuals with these aids vocabulary retention and understanding."
"What are bilingual dictionaries?"
"Involves using a variety of methods like word maps and flashcards to teach new words."
"What is using varied vocabulary strategies?"
"UDL recommends providing this to engage and motivate students in learning."
"What is multiple means of engagement?"
"This involves creating a collection of a student's work over time to track progress."
"What are portfolios?"
This concept is being illustrated by the following: Even though bats have wings, they are not birds.
What is bricks and mortar
"Utilizing words in students' native languages that resemble English words."
"What is incorporating cognates?"
"These are tools and strategies used in UDL to support students with diverse learning needs."
"What are scaffolds?"
"Using activities like charades and drawing to evaluate vocabulary understanding."
"What are non-verbal assessments?"
These words that have a similar spelling and meaning in both languages
What are cognates
"This involves defining both content and language goals for the lesson."
"What is identifying clear standards and objectives?"
"A UDL strategy where students are given varied options to demonstrate their knowledge, such as through writing, speaking, or creating projects."
"What is multiple means of expression?"
"These types of assessments allow ELLs to show content knowledge through projects and graphic organizers."
"What are scaffolding assessments?"