Intermediate Modifications

High Beginner to Intermediate

 

  1. SCAFFOLD: Reduce reading & writing burden
  2. Use lots of visuals and demonstrations
  3. Allow wait time!
  4. Use hands-on activities
  5. Establish consistent classroom routines
  6. Use cooperative learning
  7. Simplify your vocabulary
  8. Watch idioms, jargon, slang
  9. Reduce the # of spelling/vocabulary words, as necessary
  10. Reduce the # of objectives: depth instead of breadth
  11. Reduce reading & writing burden by shortening assignments
  12. Use graphic organizers
  13. Go over key vocabulary before reading
  14. Build background and teach American culture
  15. Check for understanding
  16. Teach English skills in all content areas (for ex., teach how to use the index of the math book.
  17. Give study guide or outline before chapter or unit
  18. Highlight key ideas and vocabulary
  19. Teach learning strategies
  20. Teach text features of your subject
  21. English teachers: Teach grammar rules!

 

Assessment

  • Give extended time 
  • Provide word banks or limit choices
  • Reduce the writing required
  • Give short answer tests: labeling, listing, multiple choice, matching
  • Read test orally
  • Group projects
  • Allow bilingual dictionaries
  • Open book tests
  • Test ELLs on reduced # of objectives