3. Linguistics

4. ~Terrell's Four Stages of SLA~

5. BICS CALP

6. ESOL Teacher Take required training for teaching English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Communicate with parents - one may need a translator. Collaborate with colleagues, i.e. ESOL Instructional Specialists. Highlight specific goals in class by utilizing TESOL standards. http://www.tesol.org/assoc/k12standards/it/07.html Use ESOL strategies to enhance comprehensible instruction. Make modifications and accommodations according to Terrell's four stages of proficiency for second language learners. Document ESOL strategies in your lesson plans.

7. ESOL Links Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. Parent Guide to the ESL Standards for Pre-K�12 Students by Emily Lynch G�mez: http://www.cal.org/eslstandards/parentguide.htm� TESOL standards: http://www.tesol.org/assoc/k12standards/it/07.html State of Florida Certification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: (ESOL)http://www.cas.usf.edu/languages/linguistics/esolcert.html ESL / ESOL Teacher Education in Florida �Activities for ESL Students: http://a4esl.org/��

8.  ESOL Strategies ALWAYS take into consideration the student�s proficiency level by modifying assignments and assessments. � Simplify your sentences. Use shorter words opposed to longer words that one may not understand. � Utilize pictures , charts, graphs, and other visual supplements to facilitate comprehension. Pair students with other students particularly those �who make speak the same language. When reading paragraphs highlight important key terms. Bold key items for students when giving a handout. � Present instructions clearly and speak at a pace one will be able to understand. Model for students what is expected. If possible, use gestures and demonstrate with concrete examples. Incorporate a child�s culture into the classroom allowing them to build their self-esteem and others to gain knowledge , respect ,and understanding of his or her way of life. Teach important study skills such as graphic organizers, Venn diagrams, semantic webbing, and mapping.� � .

9. Peregoy, F. Suzanne. & Boyle, F. Owen, (2005). Reading,Writing,And Learning in ESL( 4th edition). Boston,MA:Pearson Education ,Inc.Reiss,Jodi. (2001). ESOL Strategies for Teaching Content: Facilitating Instruction for English Language Learners.Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall,Inc. Internet sites:ESL/ESOL Teacher Education in Florida �Activities for ESL Students http://a4esl.org/�Lewis,Marla. We All Laugh (In the Same Language)http://www.songsforteaching.com/marlalewis/wealllaugh.htmLinguistics from Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LinguisticsState of Florida Certification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)http://www.cas.usf.edu/languages/linguistics/esolcert.htmlTeachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. Parent Guide to the ESL Standards for Pre-K�12 Students by Emily Lynch G�mez http://www.cal.org/eslstandards/parentguide.htm� TESOL standards http://www.tesol.org/assoc/k12standards/it/07.html