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2016 Conference

May 5–6, 2016

Framingham, MA

MATSOL 2016 Conference Online Program

 

*Preparing ELLs to Face the Linguistic Challenges of Science and Math

Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 2:30 PM–4:00 PM EDT
6 Carlisle
Abstract

In this presentation for ELL teachers, literacy coaches and secondary science/math teachers, presenters will share strategies for explicitly teaching content area reading for ELLs. Sample lessons addressing science texts and math word problems will be shared to demonstrate how to design lessons that scaffold students’ disciplinary reading and writing development.

Session Type

Interactive Workshop (90 minutes)

Topic Strand

Best Practices in Instruction

Primary Audience

High Schools (9-12)

Secondary Audience

General (of interest to PK-12, adult, and higher education)

Presenter/organizer

Mr John Levasseur, Springfield Public Schools
Biographical Statement

Mr. Levasseur has taught EFL in Tanzania and China; for the past 13 years and currently teaches science, math and ELL classes in Springfield Massachusetts..

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Presenters

Ms. Jean Marvel, Springfield Public Schools
Biographical Statement

Ms. Marvel has taught ESL in Detroit, Michigan, Miami, Florida, San Jose, Costa Rica and Springfield, Massachusetts. Jean is the ELL department chair and teaches ELA and ESOL classes.

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