ESOL Sunnybrae Normal School 2016: June 2016

Sunday 19 June 2016

Senior syndicate theme Animal Habitats

The Senior topic group have been looking at Biomes and Animal Habitats. The use of translated vocabulary lists has enabled Andy to complete his topic work to an excellent standard. We are very fortunate to have Korean and Chinese English Language Assistants, who translate for our ELLs. We would welcome any parental assistance to get these topic lists translated into other languages, for the benefit of our many other ELLs. English language acquisition is greatly enhanced by continued use of the first language.

Chinese translation assistance

Vocabulary topic list prepared by ELAs

Biome comparison activity

Compare and Contrast map

Aesop's Fables

Whilst preparing their stage production of "The Pied Piper", the Middle syndicate have been looking at fables/myths/legends. The Middle topic group have been learning their grammar by completing activities related to Aesop's Fables. First they completed "The Fox And The Crow", prepared by the teacher. Then they were asked to make up activities for another fable. Have a look at Johan's excellent work. Well done, Johan.

A cloze activity requires all the nouns to be removed

Dictation and true/false statements for a 3 level guide

Definition

Verb story and paired dictation

Juniors complete their Minibeasts study

The Ells with more English are grouped into topic groups, and complete work related to their class theme. This term the Juniors completed their Minibeasts unit, and the Junior topic group worked hard to learn about labelling insect body parts and the life cycle of a butterfly.