5E for ELL

This article is unique in that it does not simply explain the 5E model, but it goes further in depth and explains how the 5E model can be differentiated for ELL students. With most other pap... See More

This article is unique in that it does not simply explain the 5E model, but it goes further in depth and explains how the 5E model can be differentiated for ELL students. With most other papers or articles about the 5E method, it speaks on the different phases and how to implement that into a classroom, sometimes giving specific examples within a lesson plan or unit plan. Although it is important to know how to implement the method, we also need to understand that differentiating within the phases may be necessary, especially for ELL students. This article gives insight into how teachers can differentiate and modify the phases for the variety of students they may encounter, especially ELL students.

Methods and Strategies: 5E for ELL

This article is very useful for all teachers, especially those who have ELL students in their classroom. It took the 5E model and modified it to best help ELL by adding separate columns for ... See More

This article is very useful for all teachers, especially those who have ELL students in their classroom. It took the 5E model and modified it to best help ELL by adding separate columns for placing the teachers actions, the student actions and the objectives for each step. This is similar to how some write a Danielson lesson plan because it is more scripted rather than just an overview of what occurs during each step. I think that this process could work for all students, not just ELLs, and can help the teacher to map out anticipated struggles within the lesson. An interesting point that the article mentions is that it is more important to have assessments that are less language driven to avoid barriers and focus more on their knowledge. This is very helpful for students that struggle to put their thought into words.