Grade 11 ELL Student;
for September 2019
Accommodations & Instructional Strategies
Entire school community shares similar culture,
i.e. fellow students are resources
Breaks
Constant consolidation of ideas
Large task divided and explained as many smaller tasks
Peer-to-peer teaching/learning
Prompts
Classroom is increasingly decorated with student work and achievements, including but not limited to some anchor charts co-constructed with students + VISUALS DURING LESSONS
Repetition
Extra time for in-class assessments, provided they aren't already catered to ELLs
Use of simple language
Information and ideas always presented both orally and in writing (ideally on the board to prevent waste)
Use of paper or electronic dictionaries (despite only permitting paper dictionaries during in-class assessments, as per school policy)
Areas of Improvement
Submitted work often does not reflect
his best effort, despite considerable
demonstration of course expectations
Often initially hesitant to share,
despite providing excellent ideas
and contributions
Struggles to make inferences
Increase understanding of
formal academic language
(Cognitive Academic
Language Proficiency)
Seems to fall within ESLD in terms of
his written and oral communication skills
Strengths
Seemingly excited to learn;
great attitude;
positive source of energy
Works phenomenally
well with peers
Great interpersonal skills
(Basic Interpersonal
Communicative Skills)
Notably - aware of social cues
- respectful and *considerate to everyone*
- outgoing
Increasingly understanding the
benefits of active participation
Superb illustration skills
Background
International student-visa
Accustomed to a “traditional”, lecture-based form of schooling
Significantly longer school hours
The antithesis of our system, as we emphasize student-inquiry and active participation
2nd year in Canada,
same school;
composed of entirely of students from China
Resides in school-dorm during the academic year;
returns home for summers
Completed ESLEO prior to his successful completion of grade 10 ‘credit courses'
Male
16 years old
Only child