English as a Second Language

(ESL) at Delia School of Canada

Parent Night Open House
21st September 2017
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Welcome from the ESL Team Second
Language

Mrs. L. Gado Beginner Grades 1- 3 ESL

Ms S. Kung Intermediate Grades 1- 3 ESL
Mr. N. MacLeod Advanced Grades 1-3 ESL
Ms S. Hyatt Beginner Grades 4-6 ESL
Mr. G. Noble Intermediate Grades 4-6 ESL
Mr. A. Lefebvre Team Leader and Advanced
Grade 4-6 ESL
Snapshot of the ESL Program in the English as a
Second

Classroom Language
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ESL Program Second
Language

Language Skills

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking (Oral
Communication)

Media Literacy
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Second
Length of ESL Program Language

2 year goal/time
frame.

Ongoing Language
Acquisition
 How Students Progress through ESL?
English as a
Second
Language

STEP (Steps to English Proficiency)

6 Step Program
Appeals to the Reading, Writing, and Oral
Communication needs of the students
Programs goal is to lead to independence in
homeroom English class
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Second
Language
Curriculum Expectations

Ontario Elementary ESL Program based on the

STEP document, Grade Level Language
Curriculum
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Second
Growing Success Language

Assessment Strategies
Observation
Conversation
Student products
On-going feedback
Co-construction of Learning Goals & Success
Criteria
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The Beginner ESL Program Second
Language

Oral Communication
Short English Discussions
Respond to and follow simple
instructions
Reading
Highly visual texts
Reading high-frequency words
Writing
Alphabet
Simple sentences
The Intermediate ESL Program English as a
Second
Language
Writing strategies
Brainstorming, organizing,
writing, and revising
Reading strategies
Making predictions
Making Connections
Oral Strategies
Clear voice
Group discussions
 The Advanced ESL Program English as a
Second
Language
Oral communication
Public Speaking,
Academic language

Reading
Grade-appropriate texts
Complex Vocabulary

Writing
Multi-paragraph compositions
Variety of sentence structures
Technology in ESL Primary
Program
1 to 1 iPads (Grade 1, 2, 3)
Interactive Board
Teacher Online platforms: Weebly
Student Platform: SeeSaw
Kids A to Z
Brain POP (Junior and ESL)
World Book

English as a
Second
Language
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Second
Primary ESL Online Platforms Language

Mrs. Gado: http://gadoesl.weebly.com/

Ms Kung: http://kungesl.weebly.com/

Mr. MacLeod: http://macleodesl.weebly.com/

Beginner 1-3 Intermediate 1-3 Advanced 1-3

www.kidsa-z.com English as a

Student & Parent Login Second

Language
Kids A-Z
English as a
Second
Language
Brain POP ESL English as a
https://esl.brainpop.com/ Second
Language
http://www.worldbookonline.com/stu English as a

dent/home
Second
Language
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Second
Junior ESL Online Platforms Language

Ms. Hyatt: http://www.mshyattesl.com/

Mr. Noble: http://mrgnoble.weebly.com/

Mr. Lefebvre: http://mrlesl.weebly.com/

Beginner 4-6 Intermediate 4-6 Advanced 4-6

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Second

Junior Technology
Language

Laptops - Brought to class everyday

Reading A to Z
BrainPOP Junior and ESL
Encyclopedia Britannica
World Book
Google Classroom
Google Classroom English as a
Second
Language
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Encyclopedia Britannica Second
Language
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Second
Language

Ontario Ministry of Education

Parent Page (27 Languages)

Link:http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/multiLan
guages.html
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Second
Language

Ontario Ministry of Education

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Second
Communication with your Language

childs ESL teacher

Phone Call

Email

Ongoing open communication

See Delia Webpage for all email

contacts
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Second
Language

Tips to Help your Child be Successful with

Learning English
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Second
At Home Practice: Language

HOMEWORK

Importance of reading regularly (20 minutes of

engaged reading)

Homework as assigned

Kids A-Z

Access to books in the library

 Additional Tips to Help your Child be English as a
Successful with Learning English Second
Language
Development of First Language
After School Tutoring Program
Have Your Child Read to you
Journals and Diaries
English pop culture (Movies, T.V.
shows, Music)
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Vocabulary Practice
Second
Language

Cue Card Vocabulary Practice

Translate
Define the Word
Draw a picture
Write a sample sentence
 Tips to Help your Child get the Most English as a
Second
out of their Delia Experience Language

Play with children from different cultural

backgrounds
Join an Extracurricular Activity
Contact with Homeroom and Program Teachers
Ask your child about their day at school
8 Hours of Sleep
Check the school calendar
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Second
Language

Questions?