English Language Learners (ELLs) in the Liceo

FAMILY TREE visual concept used with vocabulary labels. DIALOGUE to teach language in chunks in a natural conversation.

Dig my two rules mini-posters: Participate and Respect

AGENDA on whiteboard

Family brainstorm using the Simpsons Family as a motivator.


I used the music "We are Family" at the end of the lesson before the ticket to leave. Otherwise, the kids get tooo relaxed if I play music in the beginning. (I already tried that way with this group).

August 25 Wed - here is a picture of some of my 11th grade ELL students after dancing to "We are Family" (by the Sledge Sisters).

The students are learning Family Members vocabulary to which I tied the musical song to this lesson. Got to use many tools for a 90 minute class in a small room!