In January we welcomed several new students to ISPP and once again started making our first steps in developing their English language skills. Our new Grade 2 student from Korea, Hailey, receives in class support during unit time. Miss Courtney and I try to help Hailey in constructing her understanding of the unit concepts and building up her academic language of the unit. I often use brief one on one sessions for meeting Hailey's individual language needs. I provide an opportunity for students like Hailey to begin speaking English in context. However, it is important that the context is within the zone of my student's proximal development.
In this video Hailey practices speaking about her family.
Another one of my beginner students in Grade 3 is also from Korea. Yubin has been learning English since last year. Yubin likes to read in English and enjoys participating in our Home Reading Program. Yubin takes books home and after reading the story answers questions to show her comprehension and make connections.
In the video Yubin shares her thinking about the book that she liked.
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