BMS ELL PDA Webinar

On February 4, 2010, the BMS ELL PDA Team participated in a webinar with other ELL PDA teams across the state. We shared ideas and steps that have been taken to implement our action plans at our schools. One idea that was generated out of this interactive "thinktank" was the creation of this blog to further open our classroom doors to collaboration, innovation, and technology to enhance the education of not only our ELLs but ALL children.

How to Create and Use Foldable, 3d Graphic Organizers in Your Classroom - Associated Content - associatedcontent.com

How to Create and Use Foldable, 3d Graphic Organizers in Your Classroom - Associated Content - associatedcontent.com This article describes how foldables take 2D graphic organizers to another level by making them 3D and therefore more engaging.

Story mapping

Story mapping
This is an excellent resource from the national clearing house that shows how to use direct, explicit instruction using the story mapping comprehension strategy.

Story Action Map

Story Action Map
This graphic organizer is great to use when teaching the elements of plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution)

Middle Schools SIOP Curriculum

Middle Schools

99 Ideas and Activities for Teaching English Learners with the SIOP Model

99 Ideas and Activities for Teaching English Learners with the SIOP Model Hope to purchase this book soon as a resource for classroom instruction!