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Friday, March 30, 2012

A Twist On Graphing


We test our children on their language level if English is not their primary language. Often these students struggle with past tense and it reminds me that I need to provide more opportunities for them to practice this language structure. Even are fluent English speakers can be challenged by this. So, this is a simple graphing activity that I do to give them additional practice. Students sit in a circle and I join them to model what I expect. I turn to the child next to me and say something like: "Crystal, what was your favorite animal at the farm?" I want her to respond with: "I liked the _________."  They need to practice this whenever you can make it work for you! You can get this little freebie here
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8 comments:

Mrs. Tolbert said...

Love thi idea! Thanks for sharing. =)
~Jada
Daisy Days for Learning

Rhonda said...

Thanks for sharing. I love your work, Fran.
I have just started in the bloggy world. I would love you to have a peek at my blog sometime.
Rhonda
Classroom Fun

Unknown said...

This is great! I find the same thing is true, for my ELL's...they struggle with all endings but especially -s and the variations of sound for -ed. This will be great for them and all my kids! Thanks!!
Jennifer
First Grade Blue SKies

Melissa said...

So true that they need us to explicitly model for them and I forget that so often. Thanks! I'm teaching ESL summer camp for upcoming kinders again this summer. I think this little idea will be wonderful for whatever unit we're doing and age appropriate for 4 and 5 year olds(but really for any age that needs language supprt). Love you Fran!!

We Teach Like A Rockstar said...

You sure have been a busy lady! Thanks for sharing all your great posts and freebies. I love them! Amber

Lori Rosenberg said...

This is just a perfect activity! Thank you so much!

Lori
Teaching With Love and Laughter

SC Teacher 28 said...

Love this! Thanks for sharing!

Joni

Ms.Trinh said...

Great idea on working with past tense. Thanks!

Ms. Trinh
The Teacher Tattles