39. How to Lesson Plan for ELLs Using Language Forms and Functions with Guest Kristen Vibas

Have you ever thought about trying out a different lesson planning process? Planning units and lessons based on language forms and functions may be a method that could really benefit your ELLs! Today, I have special guest, Kristen Vibas, joining us to talk about how she plans her lessons around different language functions and forms. In this episode, Kristen is giving us an inside look at what her role and lesson planning process looks like. She is sharing what her role in a very large district looks like, what she focuses on the first month of school,how she communicates with parents, and how she plans her instruction utilizing language forms and functions. Kristen Vibas is a K-6 elementary ESOL teacher living in Northern Virginia. She’s been teaching multilingual learners since 2005 in one of the country’s largest school districts. She enjoys each grade level, but is particularly fond of working with upper elementary newcomers. Kristen also loves creating educational resources that support English language development. She opened her TpT store, called “Kristen Vibas,” in 2012, and shortly afterwards started a blog called “A Walk in the Chalk.” http://www.awalkinthechalk.com/2022/07/teaching-language-functions-with.html#more (Teaching Language Functions in the ESL Classroom) https://talkingpts.org/ (TalkingPoints) https://www.brainpop.com/?atrkid=V3ADW887B2779_137212017831_kwd-918401919__587146004540_g_c___andgclid=CjwKCAjwvNaYBhA3EiwACgndgnLtWH_k-RZUnOV1BvJbtJxI0MqIwbDlfcQtksONNsdkYLBiw4LOLRoCwsQQAvD_BwE (BrainPop) https://www.getepic.com/ (Epic Books) https://www.readinga-z.com/ (Reading A-Z) https://www.readworks.org/ (Readworks.org) https://www.inspiringyounglearners.com/esl-teacher-toolkit/ (Download the ESL Teacher Toolkit) https://www.equippingells.com/yes (Check out the ELL Strategy Academy) https://www.equippingells.com/ell-sales-page (Join the Equipping ELLs Membership) To access all resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.inspiringyounglearners.com/language-forms-and-functions (https://www.inspiringyounglearners.com/language-forms-and-functions) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equippingells/message

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Equipping ELLs is a podcast for ESL specialists and homeroom teachers who are looking for effective and engaging ways to support their English Language Learners without adding to their endless to-do list. Each week you’ll hear tips, strategies, and inspirational stories that will empower you to better reach your ELL students, equip them with life-long skills, and strengthen relationships with colleagues and parents. Your host, Beth Vaucher, is an ESL certified homeroom teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching in the US and internationally. Learn more at www.inspiringyounglearners.com.