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:

  1. Mrs. TolbertMarch 30, 2012 at 9:11 PM

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

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  2. RhondaMarch 30, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    Thanks for sharing. I love your work, Fran.
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    Rhonda
    Classroom Fun

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  3. UnknownMarch 31, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    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

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  4. MelissaMarch 31, 2012 at 6:00 AM

    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!!

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  5. We Teach Like A RockstarMarch 31, 2012 at 8:21 AM

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

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  6. Lori RosenbergMarch 31, 2012 at 10:45 AM

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

    Lori
    Teaching With Love and Laughter

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  7. SC Teacher 28April 1, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Love this! Thanks for sharing!

    Joni

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  8. Ms.TrinhApril 3, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Great idea on working with past tense. Thanks!

    Ms. Trinh
    The Teacher Tattles

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