Problem: Read the selection from Colorin Colorado on Second Language Acquisition and then answer the following questions in a word document and post answers to Moodle by Sunday at midnight. Please do not use the strategy of labeling objects in the classroom for any of your answers. Answers should come from reading and reflecting on the information in the article.
1. Why is it important for teachers to understand the stages ELLs go through to learn a second language?
2. How does a teacher use a student's level of second language acquisition to plan instruction?
3. What are some ways teachers can encourage ELLs in the "silent period" to interact in the classroom?
4. Give 3 examples of scaffolding for ELLs. - from the article.
5. What is an appropriate way to handle errors ELLs make when speaking?
6. Why is it important for all students, not just ELLs to learn cognates?