2016 Conference
May 5–6, 2016
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2016 Conference Online Program
*Preparing ELLs to Face the Linguistic Challenges of Science and Math
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)
Primary Audience
High Schools (9-12)
Secondary Audience
General (of interest to PK-12, adult, and higher education)
Topic Strand
Best Practices in Instruction
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..
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.