418+Agenda+-+4.16.13

1:15 - 1:20 - Welcome
 * SWBAT explain five key understandings teachers should know about working with English Language Learners.
 * SWBAT explain five foundational principles for supporting ELLs in your content classes.

1:20 - 1:30 - Un-Quiz
 * [[file:unquiz - AL and writing.docx]]

1:30 - 1:50 - Introduction to Working with ELLs > http://prezi.com/vnkb2yvn3yme/edit/#0_4253050 > 1:50 - 2:30 - Implementing the Five Principles
 * http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/immersion


 * Housekeeping:**
 * G-Prep - this Thursday - English Group; next week - P.E.
 * Revise text-based lesson plan; make your revisions evident (e.g. different color, italics). Do not erase my comments.
 * Writing lesson plan - deadline window (April 12-15)
 * Module 4 - Working with ELLs (due April 16th) - This module will go live tomorrow.
 * Videotaped lesson - due April 19 - Upload your video clips to Blackboard under "Key Assessment Videos" - Click on "add media." Be sure you save your video under your name. **You will need to hand in your permission slips.**
 * Key Assessment Rubrics and Checklist distributed in class today. Commentary prompts are at the bottom of the Key Assessment template on GoogleDocs
 * Task 1, prompt 4 Commentary - Due 4/23 - Planning for AL language
 * Final Journal - 4/25 - Possible Prompt (or choose your own) - "Reflect on what aspects of your subject area could be particularly difficult for ELLs and what aspects could be particularly supportive to ELLs."
 * Commentary Task 2 - Due 4/30
 * Commentary Task 3 - Due 5/2