2017 Conference
June 1–2, 2017
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2017 Conference Program
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Thursday Keynote: Jeff Zwiers - Keynote presentation slides
Friday Keynote: Jean-Michel Dissard - see I Learn America website: ilearnamerica.com
Pre-Conference Institute materials will be emailed to participants.
Signal Words: The Pathway to Making Meaning of Academic Discourse
Abstract
Teachers will examine how explicitly teaching signal words in the upper grades gives ELs access to grade level content and connects to academic discourse and grammar. Teachers will identify signal words to break down the language demands of a unit and brainstorm ways signal words can enhance units of study.
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Academic Language in Content Areas
Primary Audience
High School (9-12)
Secondary Audience
Middle School (6-8)
Presenter/Organizer
Kristen T Leathers, Boston Public Schools-Brighton High School
Biographical Statement
Kristen, NBCT, has been a BPS teacher for 10 years and holds a variety of leadership roles. She recently wrote for ESE’s ESL MCU initiative.
Presenters
Martha Boisselle, Boston Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Martha has been teaching in BPS for 12 years and has held various leadership positions. She recently wrote for ESE’s ESL MCU initiative.
Email Address
Victoria Barbato, Boston Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Victoria has taught in BPS for 10 years. She is a department leader, participated in ACCESS 2.0 Standards Setting, and wrote for ESE’s MCU initiative.