Teachers

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ESL L EARNERS IN
O NTARIO !
C HECK OUT THE
FOLLOWING

STRATEGIES:

Increase allowance of student response time when answering oral questions

Provide visual cues along with English words and language around classroom
Allow for student to use First Language in rough drafts, planning stages of
Language activities
Provide feedback on type of error at a time to allow focus on improvement
Design lessons and activities taking into account student background and interests
Allow student to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in alternative ways
Give clear instructions
Encourage student to ask for assistance from peers
Simplify your own vocabulary, using words that are used in everyday life
Allow building of vocabulary with picture-dictionaries and online resources
Pre-teach key vocabulary for upcoming units and assignments
Learn and use vocabulary from students First Language to help clarify instructions
Visit: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/esleldprograms/guide.pdf for more information on support systems for ESL and ELL
Students in Ontario