Connecting Classroom to Learning at Home: Supporting ELs to Develop Academic Vocabulary (REL West)
The following video provides examples of two family and caregiver activities. The activities can be used to encourage young English learners to extend their classroom learning on sequential language while interacting with family members or caregivers. The resource is associated with the Professional Learning Communities Facilitator’s Guide for the What Works Clearinghouse practice guide Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary and Middle School.
Topics: Family and Community, Reaching All Learners, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension • Grade Levels: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 • Media Type: Video
20-25 mins