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Increasing Academic Language Knowledge For English Language Learner Success by - Kristina Robertson
Increasing Academic Language Knowledge For English Language Learner Success by - Kristina Robertson
As I began to read this article, there was a quote that stood out
to me. Written by Ludwig Wittgenstein, the quote states, The limits of
my language mean the limits of my world. Language is the focal point
in how we communicate, learn, and grow together in order to
successfully adapt and utilize the English language with the
incorporation of academic vocabulary terms. This article begins with
the ideas of how to successfully teach and implement academic
language, leading students to naturally produce English clearly without
the avoidance and fear of misusing the language.
As stated in the article by Kristina Robertson, There are three
things to keep in mind when teaching academic language: academic
language must be introduced and then reinforced, academic language
can be more than content area vocabulary, and it is important to
create assessments that measure knowledge in a meaningful way.
These core focuses in teaching the academic vocabulary effectively to
ELLs will lead for a successful outcome inside and outside of the
classroom. Within this article, there is a sample science lesson
discussed honing in on the life cycle of a frog. The process includes the
use of allowing students to write the vocabulary words in a resource,
using visuals and hands on learning to firmly understand the terms, as
academic language knowledge, they are giving them the tools they
need to digest a lifetime of learning and continue to expand the limits
of their world. We must continue to set the standards high to advance
and encourage all students to view the English language in a positive
light.