MATSOL 2014 Conference: Online Program
Refresh • Reflect • Renew
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Discourse Across Content: Using WIDA to Increase Academic English
Friday, May 9, 2014 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Grand Centre
Session Abstract
All ELLs must be held to a higher standard of academic discourse across content areas. Using videos and handouts, you will view several tips and tools that you can immediately implement in your classroom to meet WIDA and Common Core speaking and listening standards.
Session Length
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Audience
Elementary Educators
Secondary Educators
Secondary Educators
Topic Strand
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation
Lead Presenter
Molly Ross, Malden Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Molly Ross is currently an ESL literacy teacher for grades 4-8 at the Salemwood School in Malden.
Co-Presenters
Lauren McGonagle, Malden Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Lauren McGonagle is currently an 8th grade SEI teacher at the Salemwood school in Malden teaching reading, writing, science, social studies and math.