2017 Conference
June 1–2, 2017
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2017 Conference Program
A link for materials will show if a presenter has uploaded handouts.
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.
An Explosion of Color: Enhancing Comprehension for Beginner ELLs
Abstract
Responding to text-dependent questions in the social studies class can be extremely overwhelming for beginner English learners, especially SLIFE, due to text complexity. This session aims to demonstrate effective strategies that enable beginner ELs and SLIFE to read, comprehend and apply content material while developing higher-order thinking skills.
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Specific Populations (ELLs with disabilities, SLIFE, etc.)
Primary Audience
High School (9-12)
Secondary Audience
Middle School (6-8)
Presenter/Organizer
Mrs Michelle Gilman-Verzi, International High School, Lawrence Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Michelle Gilman-Verzi is a social studies teacher at the International High School in Lawrence.