2018 Conference
May 29–June 1, 2018
Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2018 Conference Program
May 29 - June 1, 2018
Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center
www.matsol.org/2018-annual-conference
Please note: MATSOL reserves the right to make changes to the conference program if necessary.
Closing the Content/Language Gap for English Learners
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
UL1: Ballroom South
Session Abstract
Participants will investigate strategies to develop comprehension and vocabulary at all proficiency levels by integrating language learning with key content area concepts. Students face pressure to acquire English fluency at a rapid pace and to gain proficiency in content-area learning. Ways to scaffold comprehension using standards-based topics will be examined.
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Context (primary)
General PK-12
Topic Strand
Reading, Writing & Literacy
Context (Secondary)
Middle School (6-8)
Organizer/Presenter
Barbara Andrews, Senior National Literacy Consultant
Email Address
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