3. The learner speaks some basic words and simple phrases. and the tense is usually present

Answer

Use active voice
Give clear simple direction and ask students to retell in their own words
Write language experience stories after sharing an experience and reviewing the sequence of events
Ask students to "read around the room". Students can wear a safari hat
Simplify sentence structure and repeat verbatim before trying to rephrase
Make checklist for classroom schedule
Help students to reduce anxiety by reminding them of their progress
Ask students to keep word lists
Use props and costumes frequently
Use thematic units
Pronounce words clearly
Frequently check for understanding
Help the student find the starting place in the textbook
Make simple picture-word puzzles. Place a number of objects on a table and have students match English word cards to the objects
Use stories on tapes and CDs
Use group discussion of prior experience
Provide opportunity for peer tutoring
Smile! This is universally understood
Identify and define words with double meanings
Make picture dictionaries with labels of the word in English and in the native language
Provide picture dictionaries
Clearly designate transitions during the lesson. Use signals, timer, bell or props such as high stool or Captain's Chair
Use Franklin speaking dictionaries
Use ball and stick printing the most resemble printed text
Tap students prior knowledge and experiences
Create cooperative groups that have English Learners and English Speakers
Encourage the use of home language for content learning, discussion and development of new concepts
Have students retell the story using puppets
Take photos with a digital camera to match to vocabulary
Give students positive feedback when they use language that links to the learning
Rephrase when students do not understand the first time
Avoid using questioning techniques that contain negative structures, such as "all but", "everything is _________ except
Play bingo with high frequency words and word families
Read aloud and during the lesson use facial expressions to enhance meaning
Use clue word and picture as mnemonics for learning letter name and sound
Make large word murals. Vocabulary words from the textbook can be added to the mural with or without illustrations
Use alphabet books with easy to recognize pictures. Use pictures to develop speaking vocabulary
Have students read poems or short passages aloud with appropriate voice intonation
Limit use of idioms and slang
Use mini lessons of 10 minutes instead of 30-40 minutes of direct instruction
Have students illustrate their understanding

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