- use Teddy Talk / Primary New to English EAL Induction Pack (Big Bear Banter resources included) or Secondary New to English EAL Induction Pack
- teacher modelling / rephrasing sentences and questions
- provide models of different language functions by using substitution tables e.g. describing, explaining
- group with pupils who can provide good models of English
- provide sentence starters using visual cues
- respond in words that extend and model /recast pupils’ utterances in correct form
- allow time for child to mentally rehearse words/contributions
- whole class reading (modelled by teacher) of fiction / non fiction with contextual support
- ask oral gap-fill and either/or questions and encourage pupil to refer to visual cues
- games to practise language using set phrases
- promote use of L1 for learning and encourage parents to discuss homework in L1
- information seeking activities through simple questionnaires
- clarify/explain curricular language eg key words
- paired feedback at plenary sessions
- provide beginnings of responses by using speaking frames
- active listening: use active listening activities to encourage pupils to tune in to specific information (e.g. listen and sequence, listen and fill in correct word, listen and complete graph)
- display key curriculum vocabulary & concepts/topics
- provide collaborative tasks
- retell story / activity (eg investigation) through sequencing pictures
- simple barrier games
- extend child’s experience of working in groups, allocating specific role to ensure participation and providing opportunities to plan / talk in groups and also for paired problem solving and feedback
- opportunities for drama/role play
- frameworks to scaffold pupil’s talk
- provide a purpose for listening e.g. use framework to record information to answer pre-set questions/responses to text etc
- encourage the use of picture dictionaries eg. First Thousand Words in English
- provide talking texts e.g. Epic | The Leading Digital Library for Kids or Oxford Owl Website or Studyladder – Reading Comprehension
- work closely with the family
- Paired (or Partner) Reading /talking about texts with older pupils or PSA in English and home language
- Provide texts in home language/ English to listen to e.g. WorldStories .
- Also you can do a Youtube search for stories in different languages e.g.You tube search for stories in Portuguese for Teenagers
- Dual Language Texts in the class and to send home Mantra Lingua UK Dual Language Books
- Dual Language Signs @ schoolslinks.co.uk
Resources for P2 – 4 Teachers
Strategies for Supporting Listening and Talking at Stage 1
- use Teddy Talk / Primary New to English EAL Induction Pack (Big Bear Banter resources included) or Secondary New to English EAL Induction Pack
- use gesture/visuals/objects to demonstrate actions / events
- allow pupil time to listen and absorb and give thinking time for pupil to mentally rehearse words
- teach names of adults and peers
- use peers to model language/ social language
- drilling to practice phrases and vocabulary
- plan quality time (daily) with pupil and plan time for free talk and to talk about their work
- play games with repetitive language
- use paired / small group activities with supportive peers (mixed ability / same language etc)
- highlight key words related to classroom activities and routines
- use audio/visual props and ICT to provide language contexts
- encourage pupil to make links with home language
- refer to classroom displays
- give clear instructions with consistent use of key words and phrases (repeated if necessary)
- play games (including oral, board, card, track games)
- focus on meaning: after showing understanding by nodding or smiling, model and extend pupil’s statement
- encourage pupil to respond in words and phrases e.g. Can I have …
- ask: closed questions; either / or questions;1 word answer
- focus on pupil’s meaning rather than the words used
- provide the words the pupil needs (as long as it doesn’t pre- empt pupils’ responses)
- send on simple errands / messages with partner (check out- come!)
- set up home/school communication system. Where possible send word lists/key texts home
- encourage parents to: talk about school at home; continue to develop L1; discuss school work/ reading in L1
- provide talking texts e.g. Epic | The Leading Digital Library for Kids or Oxford Owl Website or Studyladder – Reading Comprehension
- Paired (or Partner) Reading /talking about texts with older pupils or PSA in English and home language
- Provide texts in home language to read/listen to e.g. WorldStories .
- Also you can do a Youtube search for stories in different languages e.g.You tube search for stories in Portuguese for Teenagers
- Dual Language Texts in the class and to send home Mantra Lingua UK Dual Language Books
- Dual Language Signs @ schoolslinks.co.uk
Strategies for supporting EAL pupils
These strategies support pupils at different stages of their acquisition of English. The EAL Primary profile or the EAL Secondary Profile shows the level which the pupil is working on. If the strategies are highlighted there are resource materials available by clicking on the highlighted text.
Teachers and pupils are encouraged to work across the 3 modes of language – integrating listening & talking, reading and writing into all activities, topics or themes. There are many common strategies that are used with every one of these modes (click on highlight).
Listening & Talking:
- Stage One: New to English
- Stage Two: Early Acquisition
- Stage Three: Developing Competence
- Stage Four:Competent
Reading:
- Stage One: New to English
- Stage Two: Early Acquisition
- Stage Three: Developing Competence
- Stage Four: Competent
Writing:
Hungarian Survival Vocabulary
Ideal for new arrivals, this gives some basic survival vocabulary in English and Hungarian including greetings, simple instructions, maths vocabulary etc. You may also be interested in Hungarian Phrases for School posted earlier..click here
- For: Nursery - P1, P2 - 4, P5 - 7, Primary
- Language: Hungarian
- Purpose: Dual Language, Word lists
Albanian Topic Words
Please click on the link below for a list of topic words in Albanian. Topics include my school, colours, animals, transport and many more.
- For: Nursery - P1, P2 - 4, Primary
- Language: Albanian
- Purpose: Dual Language, Flashcards, Word lists
Polish Resources (Feelings and Question Words) for Primary School
These Polish resources have been made for Primary pupils. Click on the link to download the word lists.
If anyone is developing word lists in different languages and they would like to share them, please share with EAL Team to put onto the blog. Thanks.
- For: Nursery - P1, P2 - 4, P5 - 7, Primary
- Language: Polish
- Purpose: Dual Language, Word lists
Speedy Readers for pupils with EAL
At Charleston Academy and in the Highland trial in primary schools, Speedy Readers has proven very effective for pupils with EAL who have a ‘spiky profile’ eg their Listening and Talking is stage 3 or 4, but their Reading and Writing is stage 1 or 2. Typically, this will be a pupil in P5 + who has been in UK education for more than 2 years, but who has literacy difficulties.
It is ideal for these pupils as it involves:
- groupwork
- reading choice
- auditory back up
- context
For information on how to implement, please see the Highland Literay BLOG http://highlandliteracy.com/speedy-readers-the-literacy-toolbox/
You may also want to use this with younger pupils. Please get in touch for advice.
Please note: This is not recommended for pupils who are New to English
Smartboard Resources
EAL Highland have developed some Smartboard Resources to support Teddy Talk and Big Bear Banter activities. Sadly, the file type cannot be imported into the Blog so if you would like a copy of any of these please contact peter.fenton@highland.gov.uk with your email address and which resource you would like to see and he will send it on as an attachment.
If anyone develops their own Smartboard resources then please share with Peter. Thanks.
- Elmer’s Colours
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar
- Daily Routines
- For: Nursery - P1, P2 - 4, Primary
- Purpose: Games, Interactive, Literacy Support
Big Bear Banter
Our Teddy Talk activities for nurseries have just grown up!
Big Bear Banter is a series of activities for pupils in P1 to P3 who are new to English. They include flashcard activities, story activities and using songs and rhymes. There are a host of different topics and links to further resources.
The BBB resources are now part of the New to English EAL Induction Pack for Primary. The pack now includes links to online resources eg. online flashcards, animated stories, YouTube videos, songs and interactive games.
N.B. This document is a live document which is currently being updated.
As always if you find additional resources or make up your own topics then please share them with us and we can add them to the pack.
Record Keeping Sheets
Here are some record sheets to keep track of sessions that are taking place for Big Bear Banter in your setting.
Big Bear banter Record of Activities
- For: Nursery - P1, P2 - 4, Primary
- Purpose: Best Practice, Flashcards, Literacy Support
English Pronunciation
For helping EAL learners with English pronunciation: a website with exercises, video, sound recordings and more…
- For: Nursery - P1, P2 - 4, P5 - 7, Primary
- Language: English
- Purpose: Games, Pronunciation