Voices of English as a Second Language Learners and Their Teachers: The Middle School Companion Guide: Grade 6-8
 

 The ESL Infusion videos have been divided into themes, and can be viewed below. A companion guide is also available on this page. The guide provides background information and group/individual activities for each chapter, as well as a list of resources such as books, journal articles, videos and websites. 

Companion Guide:
Introduction 
Table of Contents 
Background and Activities 
Summary of Activities 
References 
Credits

Section 1 | Section 2 | Section 3 | Section 4 | Section 5

Section 1: Who is the ESL Learner?

See Background and activities, pages 16-24      

Immigrant and Refugee Experience

The First day of School

 Section 2: How do ESL learners shape their identity?

See Background and activities, pages 30-36   

The Identity of the Student at Home and School

Making Friends

Section 3:What are the available support networks for parents and teachers?

See background and activities, pages 42-50

Support for Teachers

Support for Parents

Section 4: What do teachers need to know and do to support ESL students? 

See background and activities, pages 56-73

Information on Language Learning

Information about ESL Students' Background and Culture

Appropriate Teaching Strategies-Advice from Teachers  Transcript  Activities

Appropriate Teaching Strategies-Advice from Students Transcript  Activities

 

Section 5: What types of programs do schools offer ESL students? 

See background and activities, pages 56-73

ESL as a Safe Haven  Transcript  Activities

ESL Programs and the Role of the Teacher  Transcript  Activities

 

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