Sally-bunch.suite101. Social studies can be one of the most challenging subjects to teach in a sheltered English as a Second Language environment. While to a certain extent students can rely on numbers in a math class or hands-on activities in science, the unfamiliar content and reading demands involved in social studies learning can be overwhelming for those with limited English skills. Teachers can help students meet content standards with strategies that emphasize language acquisition and help students make connections to their own experiences. Activate Students’ Prior Knowledge Every social studies unit should begin with some activity in which students have an opportunity to show what they already know.
The teacher could draw a word web on the board or overhead and students can volunteer names, facts, and other information around a topic, or students can brainstorm this information in groups or pairs. Teachers can also ask students about similar developments in their home countries. Use Visuals. Tips on Teaching ESL Students. Civics Lessons and EL Civics Activities for ESL Students. PIZZAZ, Creative Writing & Storytelling, Opp-Beckman. Advanced Composition for Non-Native Speakers of English. RepeatAfterUs.com. Breaking News English Lessons: ESL Plans Teaching Current Events. American History in VOA Special English. There are 246 fifteen-minute programs and 5 four-minute programs.
That is about 62 hours of listening. About 'The Making of a Nation' Radio Program Introduction and Overview of 'The Making of a Nation' (You may skip this one.) 1400s-1500s 1600s-1776 1861-1865 - The Civil War 1916-1919 - World War I 1929-mid-1930s- The Great Depression mid-1930s-1945 - World War II 1950s - Korean War 1960s - Kennedy Becomes President 1964 - Vietnam War 1968 - Richard Nixon Becomes President 1997 - Bi-centenial 1988 - George H. 1993 - Bill Clinton Becomes President 2000 - George W. Other History Broadcasts (Explorations, Agricultre Report, ...)
Holiday Special Christmas in America During the 19th Century More Stories about History in Other Sections on This Website These are not included in the count at the top of the page. About Other VOA Material on This Web Site Voice of America Special English Study.