Clinical Field Experience C: Reading, Writing, and Grammar Strategies

There is debate about whether grammar should be explicitly taught. Some argue that grammar can be “acquired” through implicit instruction. Implicit instruction involves providing students with reading and writing activities so that they can subconsciously acquire grammatical forms. Regardless of who is right, reading and writing exercises can be used to develop grammar.

Allocate at least 5 hours in the field to support this field experience.

Observe at least one Grade K-8 classroom with ELLs. Focus your observations on the strategies utilized to develop reading, writing, and grammar. Discuss with your mentor teacher how to differentiate reading, writing, and grammar instruction and assessment.

Use any remaining field experience hours to assist the mentor teacher in providing instruction and support to the class.

Write a 250-500 word reflection regarding your observations and discussion. Your reflection should include:

An example of the effective use of an instructional strategy within each of the following domains: Reading, Writing, and Grammar.

How these strategies could be differentiated to meet the learning needs of ELLs at various levels of English language proficiency.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

****If you are unable to complete this in a school due to Covid restrictions, please complete the alternate practicum assignment. Instructions are given below.

Read through each article below and listen to the videos. Provide a 200 word summary for each of them. Next, complete the reflection that is described within the practicum assignment instructions in the Path tab for week five. Submit all of this for your week six practicum assignment.

Reading:

https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/reading-101-english-language-learners

Writing:

https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/improving-writing-skills-ells-and-joy-writing

Grammar:

https://www.tesol.org/read-and-publish/journals/other-serial-publications/compleat-links/compleat-links-volume-6-issue-3-4-(october-2009)/why-k-12-teachers-need-to-know-about-esl-grammar-issues

https://www.eslbase.com/teaching/grammar-important-second-language-learner