ELL and Special Needs Learning Activities

1. ELL and Special Needs Learning Activities Linda S. Carter-Turner

2. Learning and the Senses • Students experienced learning by using their sense. They used their sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. They collected information and shared with the other students in their small group.

3. Learning and the Senses • The activity began with a discuss in the group about how we gather information about our world. • The questions were asked: • How do we know the sky is blue? (Sight) • How do we know sandpaper is rough? (Touch) • How do we know an alarm is sounding? (Hearing) • How do we know mommy baked cookies? (Smell) • How do we know we like cookies? (Taste)

4. Learning and the Senses • The teach ensured each student was aware that the activity was designed to show them how they learn about things.

5. Learning and the Senses • Materials Needed: • Lemon, peach, cinnamon stick, and gummy worm. The teacher tried to pick items the students were familiar with or had a knowledge of the item. • Procedures • The students were not show the objects. They were blindfolding, given ear plugs, gloves, and a clip for their nose. Each was given a sample of the items in variations. They were to begin by touching the item with the gloves on and then off, recording what they assumed the item to be. Next they were to smell the item and then record. Finally they were to look at the item and record their findings. • Assessment • Students were orally assessed by asking their feeling and opinions of the activity, what we can do with our senses, and what the senses might be.

6. Record Sheet for Sense Experiment Name ______________________ Date ____________ Sample of worksheet

7. Current Events Writing • Students were show part of a current events video from a national or local news online site. They were to use their deductive reasoning and data sheet to figure out what happened in the video. They were then shown the complete video and discuss their hypothesis and the actual conclusion of the piece.

8. Current Events Writing • Students watched a current event video for 1:00. They were not given any prior information about the video. There were given a demonstration on the board of what type of information would be used in the assignment. They must then fill in the data sheet and think of a conclusion for their writing assignment. • http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=sitenav#/video/bestoftv/2013/10/31/ac-live-blackwell-exclusive-footage-of-kendrick-johnson-in-hallway-and-gym.cnn

9. Current Events Writing • Materials Needed: • Computer, data projector, and audio for students to hear. • Procedures • The students were given a demonstration of what was expected by looking at another video. The teacher explained to them this activity is designed to help them think about situations and write about information they have seen and heard. • Assessment • Students were orally assessed by asking their opinion of the story after their writing assignment. They were questioned to see if they could deduce what the story was about in the video. They were given possible scenarios and asked why they were or were not good possible conclusions.

10. Current Events Writing Introduction Who? Conclusion Story Title What? Where? When?

11. Current Events Writing Introduction Sample Activity Who? Tony Dorsett Conclusion Story Title Football and Brain Damage What? Memory Loss CTE Sensitivity to light Where? UCLA When? 1 to 2 years, October Tested http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/07/health/nfl-tony-dorsett-cte-diagnosis/index.html?hpt=he_c2

12. Computer Learning Games • Students were allowed to use the computers as learning tools on many different subject areas. They were given specific web sites to visit. Then they were instructed by the teacher which areas they needed to work. • Procedures • Students were allowed to go to various activities regarding math skills on math, algebra, and geometry.

13. Computer Learning Games