![]() ![]() Informally test students’ ability to sequence material from a story: print sentences from a section of the story on paper strips, mix the strips have students put them in order.Write individual sentences from the text on separate sheets of drawing paper then read or have the students read each sentence and illustrate it.Visual depictions of information allow ELLs to better understand the material while learning important vocabulary. Teach students to use graphic organizers (opens in a new window) such as story maps while they read.Check student comprehension with one or more of the following activities. Teach newcomers to reflect on what they have decoded and to monitor what they do or do not understand. Your students may learn to decode accurately but be unable to construct meaning out of the words they have read. If appropriate for younger students, use Big Books, as both text and illustrations can be easily seen.When students are familiar with the story, invite them to “read” along with you as you point to the words.Pause at strategic points and invite students to supply the words or phrases they know. Read the same story on successive days.Check comprehension with yes/no and either/or questions at first, and then move to fill-in-the-blank or who/what/when/where/why questions when students are more comfortable. Verify comprehension of the story by asking students to point to items in the illustrations. ![]() Use visuals and manipulatives such as flannel board pieces, props, puppets, and “realia.” ELL learners especially benefit from any three dimensional objects you bring in to enhance the reading experience.Act out the story as you read, and ask students to act along with you.Point to the corresponding pictures as you read the text. ![]() This is particularly useful for students who need to learn the left-to-right flow of English text.
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