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Build Bridges: Prior Knowledge as a Foundation - Coggle Diagram
Build Bridges: Prior Knowledge as a Foundation
Welcome First Languages in the Classroom
Use of multilingual signs with words and pictures
Dual-language assignments
Working with same language partners
Writing first drafts, notes, journal entries and outlines to plan writing
Bilingual support with peer and cross-grade tutors
Use a Dual-language Approach Strategies
Encourage students who are just beginning to learn English to write in their own language
Invite English language learners to develop ideas in their first language using mind maps, jotting down notes, etc.
Give English language learners opportunities to work with same language partners
Develop some learning activities that take advantage of the first languages spoken in the class
Invite students to produce dual-language assignments
Build on Prior Knowledge
ELLs can present topics connected to their language, culture, and country of origin:
Geography
Have students present a climate graph on their country of origin to use their personal and previous experiences as a basis for information.
Physical Education
Have students teach the class a game or activity from another
country – including key words and phrases related to the game.
Mathematics
Allow students to solve problems using previously learned strategies and encourage them to share these with the class.
English/ Language Arts
Invite students to read aloud poems in their first language, provide an English translation if possible, demonstrate/explain the significance of the poem within their culture, and analyse the poem using terms and concepts studied in the Language/English curriculum.
All Subject Areas
Ask English language learners and English-speaking students to
work together to create dual-language posters or brochures on topics being studied.
Celebrate Diversity
Important that all students have opportunities to share information about their languages, cultures, and experiences
Create a sense of belonging by enriching awareness of both the differences and similarities among their cultures and languages
Design language-learning activities that enable ELLs to draw on their own experiences, and to talk, read, and write about topics that are important to them