provide visual stimuli for pupils to write from g. photos, video, artefacts eg Literacy Shed
talk about the structure of English and possible similarities and differences with other languages eg. different word order, articles etc. (Omniglot details some common challenges speakers of other languages have)
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.
A good overview to supporting EAL Pupils in the classroom can be found in this article from Headteacher Update magazine. It is a good introduction to a teacher starting to approach this subject or for probationers looking at what is current good practice.
reinforce subject specific language and use vocabulary building strategies: word banks at appropriate level, crosswords, word searches, matching vocabulary with definitions etc
identify and highlight specific language structures associated with particular types of text/genres to support pupils’ understanding and control of style/tone/genre etc
use collaborative reading activities eg information gap, jigsaw reading etc.
ask pupil to transfer or remodel information from a text into a key visual by using graphic organisers such as tables, classifying information, sequencing of key points
ask pupil to transfer or remodel information from a text into a key visual by using graphic organisers such as tables, classifying information, sequencing of key points
ask pupil to transfer information from a text into a key visual by using graphicorganisers such as tables, classifying information, sequencing of key points
