Insects Unit for Elementary ESL- part 2.

This is part 2 for the Insect unit. Here is the link to the product.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bugs-or-Insects-Unit-Resources-for-Elementary-ESL-4136295

The resource is also available here:   https://www.bilingualmarketplace.com/products/bugs-unit-for-elementary-esl?variant=13633060667441

                                    

How many bugs are there? I made some cutouts to be used as a diorama or permanent exhibit for speaking opportunities. I placed a clip behind each animal to make a diorama on a desk.

Teacher: Look ! a bee hive! How many bees are there in front of the bee hive ?

Student: There are four!

Teacher: How many bees are there behind the bee hive ?

Student: There are three!

Teacher: How many bees are there in the bee hive ?

Student: There are seven!

Or use the cutouts on the board.

Teacher: What are they?

Student: They are spiders.

Teacher: What color are the spiders?

Student: They are brown spiders.

Teacher: How many spiders are there on the spider web?

Student: There are five blue spiders! There are five brown spiders!

Or students can make their own posters and write their paragraphs!

I made these small cards for several games. Review prepositions with the students. Students listen to the directions and place them where they belong.

Teacher: There is an ant on the chair. There is a bee under the chair. There is a spider behind the chair. There is a ladybug in front of the chair.

 Review colors. If you have dictated the colors.

Teacher: What color is the worm?

Students: It is purple!

If they colored as they wished the bugs. Have them make groups of the same color bug.

Teacher: Who has blue butterfly? Stand up and make a group.

Continue with all the cards and count how many students are in the same color bug group.

I had this book from my kids. You can read the book and then use the flannel board to retell the story using the cutouts in the product. I made mine out of floor cloth for mopping. I added Velcro to all the pieces, it stays on the flannel board and does not come down. It is easy to take off and relocate. If you want the story to retell it, request it: ei98srl@gmail.com

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Math vocabulary has to be introduced in all units to increase language production in this area. Use the cards to play games. Give a group of students the butterflies, another the number words and the next group the number cards. At your signal have them walk around and find the match of the three cards. The first three students to do so calls stop! And hands in the cards to you. Place them on the board.

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St. Patrick´s Day

Link to the resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/St-Patricks-Day-for-Preschool-and-Elementary-ESL-1763425
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Teaching the language will eventually come with teaching the culture. Provide a variety of activities, because the information for St. Patrick´s might be new for most kids. It is important that you understand the context of this Holiday and what you want them to learn.
                                              Flashcards 

Coloring book. I made a bigger version for the teacher and a smaller for the students. Have them read each sentence and color only what it says. Children will learn to focus on details when coloring. It will help recognize colors.

Here is my book with engaging reading text for Elementary English Language Learners.

 Matching number/picture card and words. Games usually capture the student´s attention and encourage speaking .

 Play:

- Memory

-Match the word and picture

- Play Who has it? Hand in a card to each player in the group. Name a word and the student who has it, stands up and says the word.

- Play Find and say. Place all the cards face up on the group´s table. Name a word or number. The first student to find it and say the word wins the card. The winner is the one with the most cards.

Domino Game: 

 A tracer book. 

Fun bracelets.

                                   A hat for the super student.

Worksheets: they will work as a supplement to the activities, helping keep track of learning and understanding of the Holiday. Put students together in groups to finish the task.

Worksheet 1. 

Worksheet 2. 

Worksheet 3. Emotions.

Worksheet 3. counting.

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