Website #1: The Art of Storytelling
http://www.artofstorytelling.org/
How would this website be beneficial to ELL learners?
This website is really cool. It actually mixes a little bit of visual art with language art. The students view a famous work of art. They then write and record a story that goes with the picture. I love this because there is a ton of wiggle room that doesn't require extra work for me as a teacher. While some students may be required to write a written copy of their story and record it; other students may record a much shorter story, or they could record a story using all the same elements in their own language. I also like this because public speaking is often a huge part of language art classes and curriculum. This would allow the ELL student to practice and record something they feel comfortable sharing with the class if they are unwilling or unable to perform public speaking.
How would I use this website in my classroom?
I would use this website while were are discussing the elements of a story: beginning, setting, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, types of characters, etc. The students would be required to record a story inspired by a painting that included all these elements. After turning in their recorded story, they would also turn in a worksheet or graphic organizer that accurately identified all the elements of their story. As I said before, I like this website because it offers an alternative to public speaking and has lots of differentiation wiggle room.
How would this website be beneficial to ELL learners?
This website is really cool. It actually mixes a little bit of visual art with language art. The students view a famous work of art. They then write and record a story that goes with the picture. I love this because there is a ton of wiggle room that doesn't require extra work for me as a teacher. While some students may be required to write a written copy of their story and record it; other students may record a much shorter story, or they could record a story using all the same elements in their own language. I also like this because public speaking is often a huge part of language art classes and curriculum. This would allow the ELL student to practice and record something they feel comfortable sharing with the class if they are unwilling or unable to perform public speaking.
How would I use this website in my classroom?
I would use this website while were are discussing the elements of a story: beginning, setting, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, types of characters, etc. The students would be required to record a story inspired by a painting that included all these elements. After turning in their recorded story, they would also turn in a worksheet or graphic organizer that accurately identified all the elements of their story. As I said before, I like this website because it offers an alternative to public speaking and has lots of differentiation wiggle room.
Website #2: Foto Babble
http://www.fotobabble.com
How would this website be beneficial to ELL learners?
Fotobabble is another website that provide a chance for a student to record a message through an avatar. As I said before, I like the idea of providing an alternative to public speaking for these kids. Public speaking is a skill. In fact, its one of the biggest skills a student may take from a high school English curriculum. This provides ELL learners who may not relish the idea of standing in front of their peers a way to start feeling comfortable with the idea. Even if it is not them standing in front of the class, a representation of themselves is giving the class information. They can start to feel comfortable with other students learning from them while still having the chance to prepare.
How would I use this website in my classroom?
Like I said, public speaking and presentations play a big factor in my high school curriculum. I would use this as a stepping stone for any student who was uncomfortable speaking in public. My guess is that an ELL student would probably fall under that category, but there are plenty of other high school freshman who are absolutely petrified of speaking to their peers. And, for lower ELL students it gives me a chance to work with them on their speaking skills. I could also use this to record directions for assignments so students could take it hope and practice listening to instructions.
How would this website be beneficial to ELL learners?
Fotobabble is another website that provide a chance for a student to record a message through an avatar. As I said before, I like the idea of providing an alternative to public speaking for these kids. Public speaking is a skill. In fact, its one of the biggest skills a student may take from a high school English curriculum. This provides ELL learners who may not relish the idea of standing in front of their peers a way to start feeling comfortable with the idea. Even if it is not them standing in front of the class, a representation of themselves is giving the class information. They can start to feel comfortable with other students learning from them while still having the chance to prepare.
How would I use this website in my classroom?
Like I said, public speaking and presentations play a big factor in my high school curriculum. I would use this as a stepping stone for any student who was uncomfortable speaking in public. My guess is that an ELL student would probably fall under that category, but there are plenty of other high school freshman who are absolutely petrified of speaking to their peers. And, for lower ELL students it gives me a chance to work with them on their speaking skills. I could also use this to record directions for assignments so students could take it hope and practice listening to instructions.