Key Phrases

to learn
regarding

What is the
silent period?

Period when the

new student is
quiet and
unresponsive in
social and learning
situations because
they are not yet
comfortable to
speak the new
language
Everyone should
know this!! Allow
the student time to
become

Be aware of an
Affective Filter!

What is it? An
imaginary wall that is
placed between the
learner and language
input
When it is low or offthrough low anxiety,
high motivation &
encouragement this
is what we want for our
students!!!
Things that can raise it
or turn on: high anxiety
situations, low selfesteem

ELL- English Language

Learner

ESL- English as a
Second Language

LEP- Limited English

Proficiency

Any student that

speaks a language
other than English at
home takes an
language proficiency
test

ESL describes the

services that are
available to an LEP

Create An LEPFriendly

Learn the correct

pronunciations of
names
Conference with
parents (if possible)
Label objects in the
room
Incorporate native
language phrases into
lessons/activities
Speak Slowly!!

An ELL
Survival
Guide!
Everything you
need to know to
help your new
French Student!

Things to know about French Students

and their culture:

French Schools:
French students are used to a 0-20
grading scale in school
Grades are not used as a form of
motivation, but bad grades are
typically used as punishment
French public schools do not sponsor
extra-curricular activities
French Food:
In France, meals are a major time to
socialize with friends and family
Baguettes, crepes, and heavy sauces
are major foods involved in French
meals
Family Values:

Family is the social adhesive in France

Parents take their roles as providers
and caregivers extremely seriously
First names are for close friends or
family (until invited to use it)
French people are very private- they
tend to be their true selves around
close friends and family

The SIOP Model:

The SIOP Model is a

lesson plan format that is
designed to benefit
specifically ELL students

There are 8 components

to this model that have
similarities and
differences to the
traditional lesson planbut this model would be
great to learn and use to
help your ELL student
and their peers become
more comfortable
together

The 8 Components
are:

French Etiquette:

Handshakes are a common form

of greeting
Friends tend to greet each other
by two kisses on cheek
Always greet people with
Bonjour or Bonsoir when
arriving somewhere, with
Madame or Monsieur and
au-revoir when leaving
somewhere
In business attire, men are
expected to wear dark colored
suits, and women should either
wear business suits, or dresses in
soft colors

These French facts are extremely

important to remember both for
your students, as well as their
parents as well. It is important to be
aware of these different things
because it will make the student
much more comfortable in the
classroom if you understand some
of these things. Also, if you have a
parent-teacher-conference, these
tips will be especially helpful when
meeting these parents for the first
time. French parents will be more
likely to have a better reaction to
your meeting if they feel more
comfortable!

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Lesson Preparation
Building Background
Comprehensible Input
Strategies
Interaction
Practice and
Application
7. Lesson Delivery
8. Review & Assessment