Above is the link to the digital book that I made with my student Rachel Hess. Rachel Hess is learning English as a second language. Originally the main teacher Mrs. Muller wanted Rachel to learn the long a rule-ay. We brainstormed and came up with that Rachel should make a calendar of her week thus practicing the "ay" with each day of the week (Monday, Tuesday etc). Rachel took to the idea nicely and wish to expand on the project. We then discussed what her week feels like and what type of things she looks forward to. I believe that the idea of the Shabbos queen was adapted by a lesson she heard in school from her Judaics teacher. She was able to relate to the story because it was describing something having to do with her. Her connection with the project enabled her to describe in greater detail what she wished to express. This idea of book building based upon personal experience with ESL students can be extremely beneficial for students. When students see that there work was published it gives them a sense of accomplishment and equips them with the confidence to go further in their writing.
Monday, October 28, 2013
UDL Book Builder
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Above is the link to the digital book that I made with my student Rachel Hess. Rachel Hess is learning English as a second language. Originally the main teacher Mrs. Muller wanted Rachel to learn the long a rule-ay. We brainstormed and came up with that Rachel should make a calendar of her week thus practicing the "ay" with each day of the week (Monday, Tuesday etc). Rachel took to the idea nicely and wish to expand on the project. We then discussed what her week feels like and what type of things she looks forward to. I believe that the idea of the Shabbos queen was adapted by a lesson she heard in school from her Judaics teacher. She was able to relate to the story because it was describing something having to do with her. Her connection with the project enabled her to describe in greater detail what she wished to express. This idea of book building based upon personal experience with ESL students can be extremely beneficial for students. When students see that there work was published it gives them a sense of accomplishment and equips them with the confidence to go further in their writing.
Above is the link to the digital book that I made with my student Rachel Hess. Rachel Hess is learning English as a second language. Originally the main teacher Mrs. Muller wanted Rachel to learn the long a rule-ay. We brainstormed and came up with that Rachel should make a calendar of her week thus practicing the "ay" with each day of the week (Monday, Tuesday etc). Rachel took to the idea nicely and wish to expand on the project. We then discussed what her week feels like and what type of things she looks forward to. I believe that the idea of the Shabbos queen was adapted by a lesson she heard in school from her Judaics teacher. She was able to relate to the story because it was describing something having to do with her. Her connection with the project enabled her to describe in greater detail what she wished to express. This idea of book building based upon personal experience with ESL students can be extremely beneficial for students. When students see that there work was published it gives them a sense of accomplishment and equips them with the confidence to go further in their writing.
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HI Aviva I Iove your story!
ReplyDeleteA perfect reflection of my week as I count down the days till Shabbos!
I love how you incorporated student's daily routine into the lesson and had her create a book related to her life. What a wonderful idea! I think everyone else will be asking who the Shabbo queen, Malka, is (what a beautiful name!). Suggestion: Make the pictures and the fonts larger so it is easy to read. :D
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