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. Tips on Teaching ESL Students. Civics Lessons and EL Civics Activities for ESL Students.
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