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FREE ESL SUMMER PROGRAM FOR 8th graders      posted 05-04-2010
application
Please let me know if you are interested. This is a great summer program for 8th graders!!!


English Language Summer Institute for Entering Ninth Grade ELLs

Middle and high schools / Event: July 6-August 13

CUNY's Summer Intensive English Language Institute provides an intensive English language program for entering ninth-grade ELLs at the intermediate or advanced level who are seeking to improve their English language skills in preparation for success in high school. The six-week summer program will be held July 6-August 13 on four CUNY campuses. Participants receive 30 hours a week of instruction, including four hours of reading, writing, listening comprehension, oral communication, and Internet research; one hour of ESL-focused physical activity; and, one hour of guided conversation practice at lunch. Applications are due by May 28, 2010 and are available online. For further information, please call Vicki Herschman at (212) 652-2057.

The application:
http://www1.cuny.edu/sielp/pdf/Application.pdf

Websites and information      posted 02-26-2010
Parent and Student Resources
WEBSITES and TELEPHONE #s
HOMEWORK HELP

DIAL A TEACHER

Call this number to get help with homework between the hours 4-8 on weekdays (teachers speak Spanish, Chinese and other languages)

Other websites to help with math and other subjects!


http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/Mathematics/ParentResources/HWWebAssistance.htm


Please find glossaries in various languages for various subjects posted 10-09-2009

These glossaries can help with social studies, math and science.

Available in Spanish, Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Arabic, Bengali, Albanian, Romanian and much more

http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/metrocenter/albetac/translateglossaries





ESL WEBSITES FUN LEARNING ONLINE posted 09-29-2009
USE THESE WEBSITES TO PRACTICE SKILLS in ENGLISH and OTHER LANGUAGES
READ BOOKS ON-LINE, DO INTERACTIVE GAMES and MORE



http://schools.nyc.gov/Teachers/Resources/Classroom/ELL/default.htm

http://kids.nypl.org/ (New York Public Library)

www.vocabulary.co.il

www.colorincolorado.org

http://www.english-to-go.com

http://www.eslcafe.com

http://esl.about.com

www.abcteach.com

www.funbrain.com

http://www.tolearnenglish.com/kids/indexg.php

http://www.eslgo.com

http://www.learn-english.co.il/print/index.html

www.esl-lab.com

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/esl-games/spanish/index.html

http://iteslj.org/links/ESL/Bilingual/Spanish_English/

www.goKidZui.com

http://www.eslpartyland.com/

http://a4esl.org/

http://www.spellingcity.com


     posted 02-26-2010
WELCOME!!! INFORMATION ABOUT GRADES AND CURRICULUM
WELCOME to English as a Second Language 2009-2010



CONTACT INFORMATION
Ms. Shafaee 212-674-4545 or sshafaee@yahoo.com



Office of ELLs (212) 374-6072
http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/ELL/EducatorResources/Parent+Information.htm

DOE website http://schools.nyc.gov/Teachers/Resources/Classroom/ELL/default.htm



Curriculum


Goals
→ Improve students’ reading and writing skills
→ Prepare for ELA Exam & NYSESLAT State Exam
• Thematic units – study of culture and history
• Practice of reading, writing, listening and speaking
• Reading various fiction & non-fiction genres
• Writing – fiction (memoir & creative)
- non-fiction (variety of print & essays)




Materials Needed for Class
1) Pens, pencils, erasers and pencil sharpener!
2) 2 notebooks or 1 notebook divided into 2 sections
3) Folder or Binder for homework
3) DICTIONARY (bi-lingual, English or electronic)



Reading & Writing
• Independent Reading - 30 minutes at home & school every day
• Independent Writing – Daily
• 25 books by the end of the school year
• Monthly Book Talks
• Reading in your language is OK!!!!!!
• Graded Reading Reflection
• ESL Library & Books on Tape/CD & Public Library
(http://kids.nypl.org/)


Helping your child :
• Check homework every night
• Read books together ( in your language or English)
• Keep in contact with teachers



Grading Policy
Homework & Classwork 25%
• Important practice of new concepts
• Independent Reading/Writing – daily log
• Reading Reflections & Book Talks (Monthly)
• Small assignments/worksheets based on grammar study
• 3 day late policy/ Excused absences ok

Quizzes/Short term Assignments 25% (Includes Journal Writing)
• Assessment of students’ language and content learning
• Tests are always announced, but surprise quizzes given
• Preparation for tests - taking notes
• participating in class and completing homework regularly.

Projects / Tests 25%
• Demonstrates understanding of material studied
• Written and oral format
• Group work
• Rubrics
• Late work - lose 1 point per day

Participation 25%
• Builds confidence and academic voice
• Graded daily
• See Rubric Attached

Behavior Policy
• Break a rule → 3 warnings given
• After 3 warnings → After-school detention
• 3 detentions in a row → Call made home
• Continued problems → Referral to the academic dean, parent
conference


Helpful Websites for English Language Learners

http://www.eslpartyland.com/

http://a4esl.org/
www.vocabulary.co.il

www.colorincolorado.org
http://www.english-to-go.com

http://www.eslcafe.com
http://esl.about.com

www.abcteach.com
http://kids.nypl.org/ (New York Public Library)

www.funbrain.com

http://www.tolearnenglish.com/kids/indexg.php

http://www.eslgo.com

http://www.learn-english.co.il/print/index.html

www.esl-lab.com

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/esl-games/spanish/index.html

http://iteslj.org/links/ESL/Bilingual/Spanish_English/


Some books and short stories we will be studying:
8th grade:

The Color of My Words
The Gold Cadillac
Journey to Jo’burg
Field Work
The Circuit
Freak the Mighty

7th Grade:

The Most Beautiful Place in the World
Jar of Dreams
Biographies of American Revolutionary Figures
Seedfolks
Freak the Mighty

6th grade:
House on Mango Street
Molly’s Pilgrim
Jar of Dreams
King Tut
The Absent Author
The Westing Game








Fun Websites for EXPLORATION
EXPLORE AND TAKE A VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP with these education websites.
I will be adding these to the class computer and students can log on during independent reading time as well.

SCIENCE:
http://earth.google.com/ocean

http://library.thinkquest.org/28327

www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/education/xpeditions/hall


http://virtualfieldtrip.jpl.nasa.gov

www.amnh.org/rose/education


HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
www.history.org/visit/tourthetown

www.ancientegypt.co.uk

www.slpl.org/slpl/interests/article240065443.asp







TIPS FOR READING IN VARIOUS LANGUAGES posted 04-01-2009
Please read tips for helping your child read.

Languages include: Arabic, Chinese, Hmong, Haitian-Creole, Korean, Navajo, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese

http://www.colorincolorado.org/pdfs/tips/



Participation Rubric - Students have a signed copy in portfolios posted 10-01-2008
PARTICIPATION Counts for 25% of your grade!!!!
Keep track of your grade using this guide!!

I have read and understand this Participation Rubric. _____________________________________(Student Signature)

Points You Earn: 4 3 2 1-0

PREPARATION:
Materials & Homework everyday!
More than 3 days late HMK = 0
Late PROJECT = -1 for everyday late


ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT:
Offer ideas
Ask & Answer easy and hard questions
Ask for help for students and teacher when you don’t