- 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 Maths 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:
Arabic subject key words
A number of key word lists in Arabic for different subjects
Shared Resources for Maths
The following resources have been shared by Steve Cooke, ex-chair of NALDIC for you to use in your classroom. If you have any resources you would like to share please send them in to EAL Highland.
Maths resources 1b – England Jamaica what crops can you grow
Maths resources – England Jamaica climate graphs
Maths word problems – World Cup Time Differences Brazil
Maths word problems – Basketball scores with answers
- For: ESOL, Geography, Maths, P5 - 7
- Language: English
- Purpose: Literacy Support, Numeracy Support
The Maths Shed – A Great Resource for EAL Learners
The Mathematics Shed is a great resource for supporting EAL learners with maths.
There are lots of good quality, creative videos (and other resources) gathered in one place… Find out more »
- For: Maths, P5 - 7, Primary, Secondary
- Language: Multilingual
- Purpose: Numeracy Support
Thai Maths Word Book
Tagalog Maths Word List
Maths survival word list – English-Tagalog – for upper primary and secondary.
- For: Maths, P5 - 7, Primary, Secondary
- Language: Tagalog
- Purpose: Dual Language, Word lists
Polish for Secondary Maths
With thanks to Devon CC.
- For: Maths, Secondary
- Language: Polish
- Purpose: Dual Language, Word lists
Polish for Maths – Upper Primary & Secondary
Two resources for helping Polish learners with intermediate maths:
With thanks to Hounslow CC.
- For: Maths, P5 - 7, Primary, Secondary
- Language: Polish
- Purpose: Dual Language, Word lists