Immigrate or Emigrate?

If you find yourself mixing up "immigrate" and "emigrate," use this handy cheat sheet! 

Guatemala

Want to learn more about Guatemalan Culture and Educational Implications for Culturally Responsive Instruction in the United States?  

Friday Funny--Get Out Your Red Pen

See Representative Mark Takano hilarious red-pen reaction to a GOP member's memo regarding immigration. 

Comparing Cultures

Use this tool to compare and analyze the driving factors of cultures around the world!  

Translator...Interpreter...What's the difference?

While the terms translator and interpreter are often used interchangeably, they don't mean the same thing!  Spend a day in the life of an interpreter to see just how mentally taxing it can be.  

Teachers may find themselves relying on bilingual children to interpret during conversations with monolingual family members.  Unfortunately, children often lack the vocabulary and skill necessary to perform this feat, and, at times, it can cause stress and anxiety.  Here's one woman's take on serving as a child interpreter. 

Actions Speak Louder than Words

Language is merely part of communication.  Complex nonverbal interactions--including gestures--add meaning to spoken words.  In this video, several common Haitian Creole gestures are explained. 

Language Objectives

Considering language objectives when designing instruction provides ELLs the opportunity to practice specific skills in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing while learning core content in ELA, math, social studies and science.

3rd grade Science, States of Matter
Content Area Standard	Content Objective	Language Objective
California:Students know that matter has three forms: solid, liquid, and gas.	Students will be able to distinguish between liquids, solids, and gases and provide an example of each.	Students will be able to orally describe characteristics of liquids, solids, and gases to a partner.