Summer Olympics - Ideas for English Language Learners

The first ELL teaching idea on this site (found under "Articles") focuses on the understanding of the word "perseverance" as it relates to Olympic athletes who have had to overcome various challenges to be able to compete. Multiple text types (photo, video, articles) address a variety of learners' modalities. Other teaching ideas focus on health and fitness, what inspires you, and even public interest in sports being motivated by popular books and movies. Each idea can stand on its own or multiple ideas can be combined into a thematic unit.
Resource ID#: 31188 Type: Teaching Idea
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Direct Link: http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/27/ideas-for-english-language-learners-the-summer-olympics/

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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: ELL, Olympics, physical disabilities, current event, reading
Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea,  Resource Collection, 
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: General Collection

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