Free audio books links prepared for parents and students of Hiawatha

On our school Hiawatha webpage , parents just have to do one click on "parent information" then they will find as many books and fun activities as the want to work with their children at home or at the public labrary in case they have no computer at home.
If every parent had the tools to teach their own children to read in a comfortable and supportive home environment, not only would this give children a head start in life, it would enable every child to master basic skills in before being dropped into a second language learning environment.
Start a Reading Revolution!
If parents take a bit of time each day to teach their children letters, numbers, colors and tree words from a list of ten frequently used word families, before sending them off to school, we will witness a reading revolution at Hiawatha.
If we were good, we can be better, and we can even be the best!

Interesting links for ELL students!

Dear students and parents ,

Please check these links out to practice your English.
1. P The Alphabet Song
Leeanne VanDurme
2. P Find The Letter
Leeanne VanDurme
3. L* Name That Letter
Leeanne VanDurme
4. LI ABC Books and Activities
Leeanne VanDurme
5. I Alphabet Cut Outs by Between the Lions
Leeanne VanDurme
6. I Destination: Library by Between the Lions
Leeanne VanDurme
7. I ABCows by Between the Lions
Leeanne VanDurme
8. I* ABCows Interactive Game by Between the Lions
Leeanne VanDurme
9. P Upper and Lower Case Match
Leeanne VanDurme
10. I Find the Matching Letters by Education 4 Kids
Leeanne VanDurme
11. P A to Z by Primary Games
Leeanne VanDurme
12. I AlphaZoo Concentration Game by Playtonium
Leeanne VanDurme
13. P ABC Flashcards by ABC Teach
Leeanne VanDurme
14. P Alphabet Action by Learning Planet
Leeanne VanDurme
15. P Library ABC by Gamequarium
Leeanne VanDurme
16. P Alphabet Garden by Gamequarium
Leeanne VanDurme
17. P Alphabet Letter Cartoons
Leeanne VanDurme
18. I Match My Lower Case
Leeanne VanDurme
19. I Where's My Match?
Leeanne VanDurme
20. R Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Leeanne VanDurme
21. I Matching Upper and Lower Case Letters
Leeanne VanDurme
22. I Find the Letters Game by Sesame Street
Cathy Chamberlain
23. I Find the Letter Hiking Game by Sesame Street
Cathy Chamberlain
24. I Find the Letter Camping Game by Sesame Street
Cathy Chamberlain
25. I Find the Letter Conductor Game by Sesame Street
Cathy Chamberlain
26. I Find the Letter Zoo Game by Sesame Street
Cathy Chamberlain
27. I Find the Letter Window Game by Sesame Street
Cathy Chamberlain
28. R Letter Recognition Flash Games for Kids by Literacy Center.net
Cathy Chamberlain
29. I Elmo at the Zoo--Hidden Letters by Sesame Workshop
Leeanne VanDurme
30. I Clifford's Letter Match by Scholastic
Leeanne VanDurme
31. I Big Bird Goes Camping Hidden Letters by Sesame Workshop
Leeanne VanDurme
32. I Going Fishing Letter Catch by Playkidsgames.com
Leeanne VanDurme
33. I Grover of Arabia Hidden Letters by Sesame Workshop
Leeanne VanDurme
34. I The Frog Game--Eating Letters in Alphabetical Order by Playkidsgame.com
Leeanne VanDurme
35. *I Mommy and Me Upper and Lower Case Letters by Lil-Fingers
Leeanne VanDurme
36. I ABC Gulp Alphabet Game by Brain Connection
Leeanne VanDurme
37. I Find the Matching Letter by CANITech
Leeanne VanDurme
38. I Bembos Zoo by Roberto de Vicq de Comptich
Leeanne VanDurme
39. I Letter TV Audio Alphabet by AIT
Leeanne VanDurme
40. I Conductor Cookie Find the Letter Game by Sesame Workshop
Leeanne VanDurme
41. I Whack a Mole Alphabet Game by Playkidsgames.com
Leeanne VanDurme

Have fun learning!

ESL Content Environments

Content Objective:Exploring trees' life.

Language Objective:What is a tree for you and me?
Vocabulary concept:nutrients, support, dormant,Environment
Environmental factor,Germinate,Organism,Terrarium.
Supplementary materials:urdanext.illnios.edu/trees.2
LarryFerlazzo,teacher
http://www.fossweb.com
smartboard
Activities from the websites above

ESL Content Environments(Measurements)

Content Objective:Welcome to the Measurement Module! Here you can practice estimating metric distances. Measure large distances on a map or small distances on a bug. Estimate the distance from city to city as you take a trip across the United States.

Language Objective:Investigation 1: The First Straw
Arm span Measurement standard
Centimeter Meter
Comparison Width
Distance
Estimate
Height
Kilometer
Length
Supplemental materials:
www.fossweb.com (Multimedia visual aids measurement activities from this web.)

Period 4 &5 ESL Content

Content Objective:Terrestrial Environment
Language Objective: Experiment words
-Potting soil
-basin
-plastic cup
-sticky notes
-containers
-clover seeds
-radish seeds
-barley seeds
-corn seeds
-peas
-yard long bean
-egg plant seeds
1.We are experimenting growing plants from seeds.
2.We need:
-potting soil(or dirt)
- a container to put the seeds and dirt in
-a lid that has holes in the top so that the seeds can breathe.
-sunlight
3.We will watch then grow.
4.Once a week , we will measure their growth.

ESL Content Environments

Content Objective:Environments Module! Learn which factors are important for the survival of living organisms and conduct experiments to determine what these factors are. Set up a virtual aquarium (Aquarium activity) and try to create a good environment for three different fish.
Language Objective:Science is a rich content area for developing language concepts and vocabulary. While conducting FOSS investigations, students are involved in observing properties, comparing and organizing their observations, and identifying relationships from their observations. In order to effectively communicate the results of their investigations, it is important to use concise and appropriate vocabulary.

ESL2/P3 Using the Internet

DIRECTIONS How do you use a search engine? Answer the questions.
1.What is a search engine? It is an on-line service that you can use to find information on the internet.
2.Each search engine has its own Web site. How do you go to a specific search engine?__________________________
3.What is the first thing you do to find information with a search engine?_________
4.What do you do next?_________________________________________
5.How do you go to a Web site that the search engine has found?_________
6. What do you do when you find a useful Web site?________________________

Work with a partner. Use a search engine to learn about the African slave trade that brought Africans to North America.
7.Write information about you search.
search engine address:____________________________
key words:______________________eg: Amistad
8.Write the address of a useful Web site you found. Describe the information it has.
Tell about the topics, graphics, and links._____________________________________________________________________________
(When you enter keywords, a search engine shows a list of Web sites that have those words in them. ENTER SEARCH TERMS IN THE BOX. HIT :GO!"

Team Teaching( Ms. Banlang & Mr. Perterson) ESL2/P3

Wellstone International High School 2009
ESL Student:_____________Teachers:Ms.Banlang & Mr. Peterson
Subject: Technology connection
ESL with the introduction to Basic Technology Literacy

Content Objective: SWBAT manipulate the key board, do word processing, use the spelling check tool , create a PowerPoint presentation for class.
Students will also be introduced to use Destiny search,Google DocsIntro. &Quia Intro.

Language Objective: SWBAT say, read,spell,define, and write basic vocabulary relating to computer and internet.
Examples:
a)return key, caps lock for upper case and lower case, space bar...
b) search engine, web site,google search, image,information,fact...

Procedure:
*On Tuesday and Wednesday, students go to the computer lab to type their finished hand writing assignment the day before.
Examples: (choices from your)
1. Assignment from your Language work book
2.Any specific assignment given specifically to you
*Students must check the rubrics against their writing complete sentences.
*Raise your hand when you need help.
*Please be kind and patient because your class mates need help from the teachers too.
Notes: *You must finish your sentences first before looking for images to illustrate your sentences.
* Save frequently!

February is the month for Celebrating African Americans

ESL2 P3Martin Luther King Jr.

Grade level: 9-12 ESL 2
Length of Activity: 3 sessions
Performance Expectations:
The students will recognize the chronology of Martin Luther King's life.
The students will become familiar with the speech "I Have a Dream."
Materials Needed: books discussing Martin Luther King Jr.
High Point Basic


Procedures
Introduction: I would begin my activity by asking the children if they knew who the first black American to be honored by a National Holiday was. Next I would read them a brief introduction about Martin Luther King's life (attached).
Development
Provide a variety of books discussing Martin Luther King, Jr. These will be used to refresh the students on information they have already learned from previous research.
Ask the students to prepare a timeline marking significant dates in his life. Give the students a list of important events you want included in the timeline. Discuss with the students Martin Luther King's contributions to the civil rights movement.

After viewing a video of Martin Luther King's speech "I Have a Dream" give each student a copy of the speech. Read the speech and focus on the following topics:
What was King's dream?


Do you feel his dream has come true? Why? Why not?
Closure: Have the children think about king's dream. Then have them consider their own dreams. Have them write a story filling in one of the following.
I have a dream for myself….
for my family….
for my community….
For the world….
Assessment: Look at each student's timeline to make sure they have the correct order.
Assign each student a part of "I Have a Dream" to memorize for a classroom choral reading.
Adaptations/Considerations: Perform the choral reading for the entire class.
Have the students do a play acting out Martin Luther King's life as they view it.
References
Graves, Curtis M. & Hodges, Jane A. (1986). Famous black Americans: Folder games for the classroom. Silver Springs, MD: Bartleby Press.

ESL2 PowerPoint lesson

Title - How to Use Power Point

Primary Subject - Computers / Internet
Secondary Subjects - Computers / Internet
Grade Level 9-12
Lesson Purpose: Students will learn how to create a Power-Point Presentation.

Lesson Objectives:

Introduction to use the Power Point Program.

Learn how to use the basic features of the Power Point Program.

Learn how to make a basic slide show.

Create a presentation.
Lesson Activity #1:
Develop a simple way of showing the students how to use the Power Point Program (by example of demonstration from teacher or yourself).

Supporting Web Information: Activity 1:
Power Point Help and Tools

Lesson Activity #2
Students will get together and will learn the basic command features of Power Point. Students will review by showing you the basic commands. This is necessary for the students to memorize basic features so they may refer back to these skills later on in the class.

Supporting Web Information: Activity 2:
Using Power Point in the Classroom:

Lesson Activity #3
By example show the students how to create a basic slide show using your own or a pre-made template pointing out the basic features once more. Again students will need to probably need to refer to this when they begin constructing their own presentation.
Lesson Activity #4
Students should now be able to use the Power Point Program and will test it by creating their own Presentation. Or by creating a Power-Point Presentation independent or free of instruction
Resources
1.Computers with the Power Point Program on it.
2.All necessary materials

Notes:
Remember (introduction, body and conclusion or summary).

ESL2 P.3

Content Objective:S.W.B.A.T identify King's goals: My children will not be judged by the color of their skin. My children will be judged by the content of their character.
Language Objective: S.W.B.A.T
1.write a time line, show to dates of events in order in which they happened, and write information about the events.
2. state a goal
How to State a Goal
My__________will_______.
My__________will not________.
I dream that_________________.
I hope that someday___________.
Close&Assess:
Students will complete this sentence:A time line shows________________.

ESL2 Who Was Martin Luther King Jr.?Period 3

Content Objective:S.W.A.T understand Civil Rights
Language Objective:S.W.A.T listen to ,read & write words about Civil Rights.
leader,march,protest, peaceful protest, free speech, speak out, vote, ballot box.

Mind Map: Share your ideas about the word freedom.
Active Prior Knowledge;Preview; Use Text Features(captions)
Play the audio Walk-Through the story.
Close &Assess: Students will work in small groups to list the important things they learned about Martin Luther King, Jr., and other things they know about him.

ESL Content P.4&5

Content Objective: Environment
Language Objective: BRIGHT>>>Adjective, Brightness>>>noun,brighter, brightest.
Do a mind map on lights. Students will write sentences after the teacher's examples.

ESL Content Science P.4 &5

Content Objective: Solar System
Language Objective: Read and spell the 9 planets correctly
Activity: TPR 9 students will act as one of the 9 planets. They will orbit the sun and revolve around them-selves.
Homework: Write each new word three times. We'll have spelling test on Friday.

ESL2 PowerPoint Presentation

Content Objective: Presenting/speech skill & peer evaluation skill
Language Objective:" I Am Poem" or a" Country I Research"

Students will use the rubrics to evaluate their peers.

Planets & Stars

Content Objective:SWBAT identify the planets in our solar system, and differentiate asteroids,comets and constellations.
Language Objective: SWBAT define new vocabulary related to planets and stars.
Reading Strategies:
*Reread a paragraph to understand and retain information.
*Visualize to understand what you read
*Practice previously learned strategies
Using Visuals:
Understand how to study illustrations for information
*Understand how to study deep space photos for information

Science Skills/Science Reading Strategy:REREAD

You will read a paragraph about Earth. Then cover the paragraph. Answer one question.
Reread the paragraph. Write 3 sentences about Earth.

Period 4 and 5 ESL Science PLANETS & STARS

Study key words: solar system, atmosphere, galaxy, asteroids, comet and orbit.
Use the mind map provided.Content word
Concept Word:______________




Definition: Opposite:













Sketch/picture: Sentence:

Ms. Banlang's schedule for Quarter3

P1. ESL 1
p2.TeamTeach with Ms. Maureen Smith in her room
P3 ESL3
P.4 ESL Content Science
P.5 ESL Content Science
P6.My preparation time

Period 1 & 2 Math 1-14-09

We are working on Word Problems page 71.
Multiplying Mixed Numbers.
Please do not forget to use the T chart .
On your left for operation. On your right for your statement(s)

Home work is on the same page.Assignment on the top of the page.

If you need more help , see me at 2:30 during advisory time!

ESL 2 1-14-09

TODAY WE ARE WRITING COMPLETE sentences on "My favorite things/persons.