Engaging the English Language Learner
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South Dakota, United States
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I have been teaching for twelve years in Title I multicultural schools in MN, AZ, and SD. I have taught 1st and 2nd grade regular education classes as well as sheltered ELL classes for students in grades Kindergarten-5th. I am SEI (Structured English Immersion) and ENL (English as a New Language) Endorsed and hold a Master's Degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction. In addition to teaching in the elementary setting I also teaching graduate and undergraduate level courses on English language development in conjunction with local universities.
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Homophone Memory
Mrs. Riddle's Homophone Memory Game
Homophone memory is a great game to get your students excited about homophones! Simply print on cardstock and cut them out! These are great for centers, cooperative learning, or independent practice. They also make great flashcards. Additional cards are available on my site for game variation.
1st
Grammar
Five Star Writing Dice
After completing a piece of writing a student will roll the dice and self-edit for the area he or she landed on. This product can be used during writing workshop, journal writing, Daily 5, etc. to encourage students to self-edit. Each student can roll or the teacher can roll for the entire group. The file is differentiated for emergent and advanced writers and can be modified to meet your individual student's needs.
K - 5th
English Language Arts, Writing
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Experience
I have been teaching for twelve years in Title I multicultural schools in MN, AZ, and SD. I have taught 1st and 2nd grade regular education classes as well as sheltered ELL classes for students in grades Kindergarten-5th. I am SEI (Structured English Immersion) and ENL (English as a New Language) Endorsed and hold a Master's Degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction. In addition to teaching in the elementary setting I also teaching graduate and undergraduate level courses on English language development in conjunction with local universities.
Teaching style
For English language learners I believe in creating lessons that follow the SIOP framework with a particular emphasis on comprehensible input and output as outlined by Stephen Krashen. All of my lessons strive to include a focus on new language acquisition in the form of meaningful engagement in the areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. My objective is to create purposeful language learning experiences for my students by following the teaching and learning cycle and continually improving my craft as a teacher.
Awards & shining teacher moments
*Employee of the Month
*Mentor Teacher to Student Teachers and Interns
*Graduated Summa Cum Laude, South Dakota State University Graduate program
*Awarded numerous grants for my classroom and school
My own education history
Bachelor's Degree (2004)
Concordia College
Moorhead, MN
Elementary Education
Graduated with Highest Honors, Education Department
Master's Degree (2012)
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
Elementary Education Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in English as a New Language
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Top of my class (2012 graduates)
Additional biographical information
Above all, I believe in establishing a community of respect and safety that lowers the affective filter for English language learners. I utilize an ethnographic approach to learning more about my students and families so I can meet their needs and get to know them not just as students and parents but as individuals. I often find I learn much more from them than they do from me as their teacher.
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