Terms to Know

LEP- Limited English

Proficiency

ESL- English as a Second
Language

ELL- English Language
Learner

BICS- Basic Interpersonal
Communication Skills

CALP-Cognitive Academic
Language Proficiency
Creating an LEP-
Friendly Classroom
Environment
-learn how to pronounce
students name correctly
-set up a conference with
the parents when/if possible
-label objects around the
classroom
-use words or phrases from
the students native
language in lessons and
activities

ELL Survival Guide
Brochure
Erin Carlin


Stages of ELL Language Development to Be Aware Of
Stage 1: Pre-Production
-silent period
-listening and understanding
-buddy who speaks language may
be helpful
Stage 2: Early Production
-students speak in 1-2 word phrases
-can use short language chunks that
have been memorized
-use pictures and listening activities
Stage 3: Speech Emergence
-students communicate with simple
phrases and sentences
-will ask simple questions in improper
English


Stage 4: Intermediate Fluency
-beginning to use more complex
sentences when speaking and
writing
-ask questions to clarify learning
-focus on learning strategies
Stage 5: Advanced Fluency
-takes 4-10 years to achieve
-near-native in ability to perform in
content learning area

BICS and CALP
BICS: Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills
-language skills needed in day-to-day, social
-6 months to 2 years
CALP: Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency
-formal academic learning
-listening, speaking, reading, and writing about content
-5 to 7 years

Useful Methods,
Modifications and
Strategies

-remember to speak slowly and
let the student see the
movement of your mouth

-partner newer LEP student with
stronger LEP student if possible
(make sure to avoid this student
becoming a crutch)

-always keep with a routine

-introduce vocabulary in
meaningful ways

-use graphic organizers