Scaffolding Language Instruction

for ELLs: Verb tenses and DomainSpecific Vocabulary

Angela Johnson, Ed.M.

Sarah Smith, Ed.M.

National Board Certified - EMC Literacy

National Board Certified - English as a New Language

Heritage University Tri-Cities

Maya Angelou Elementary, Pasco School District

Maya Angelou Elementary, Pasco School District

Objectives
Participants will:
Explore research related to vocabulary and language learning;
Discuss strategies that provide scaffolds for ELLs
Plan for implementation of language activities with focus on verb
tenses and domain-specific vocabulary;

Learning About Building

Vocabulary with ELLs

Strategy Share
CCD introduce
word with picture
and predictions. The
next day, define the
word and do word
study.

Exploring Verbs and Vocabulary

Through Oracy and Literacy
Strategies

Language

Song Activities to Foster Literacy &

Oracy

Verb Tenses

Jeopardy Verb Tenses

Sentence Patterning Chart and

Extension Activities

Dictado / Dictation

Plan for Implementation

Questions? Comments?
Angela Johnson
Maya Angelou Elementary, Pasco School District

AnJohnson@psd1.org
www.angelajohnsonseducationcorner.blogspot.com

Exit Ticket