ELLS and the word wall

This article has several worthwhile ideas and examples for constructing and using word walls that involve students and help them organize and retain the academic vocabulary they need to succ... See More

This article has several worthwhile ideas and examples for constructing and using word walls that involve students and help them organize and retain the academic vocabulary they need to succeed. I especially appreciated the specific examples and photos.

Interactive Word Walls

wall contains photos or the actual item represented by the word. Student interaction with the word wall is critical for success. The words on the wall should be both content-specific vocab... See More

wall contains photos or the actual item represented by the word. Student interaction with the word wall is critical for success. The words on the wall should be both content-specific vocabulary and high-frequency. The authors provide us with their strategies as to which words should be included on the wall, and those that are not.