TAIPEI AMERICAN SCHOOL ESL DEPARTMENT Learning Vocabulary in a Second Language

How do we know what to focus on?

Turn and talk to a partner about your experience. Think about a time that you had to learn a new language. What types of words did you learn first? Why? Icebreaker

BICS

CALP

Vocabulary

Form

Meaning

Use

Goal for ESL Parents

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR READING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 FIRST GRADE PARENTS Make & Take Workshop

Today’s Focus Meaning Use

What can you do at home? Read and discuss in your first language Family Field Trips Grade 1 Website Hands-on Activities

Reading Together

Family Field Trips

Grade 1 Website

Hands-on Activities

Content Vocabulary

Words Their Way

Time to play! Guess which one is missing? Oh no! Memory

Questions? Feel free to contact us with any questions you might have about vocabulary. Virginia Blais Susan Chen

Take Action Think of one of the hands-on activities you learned about today. Choose the one you like best. Go home and make it with your child this week.

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