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ESL Infusion Video Series - Middle School Level

 

ESL Infusion Video Series - Middle School Level

Click on a clip to watch the video first, then click on "Discussion Questions" to read the discussion questions and discuss the questions with you peers; click on "Activity" to read the directions for personal reflection activity and do the exercises.

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Introduction  [ Transcript ]

Middle Video Introduction

These video clips introduce the general content of the Middle School Video of ESL Infusion Video Series as well as the questions covered in this series and the ways to use these videos.

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1. Who is the ESL Learner?

Immigrant and Refugee Experiences

Immigrant and Refugee Experiences   [ Transcript ]

In these video clips, students discuss the challenges they had in adjusting to a new life in Canada.

Discussion Questions     Activity

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The First Day of School

The First Day of School   [ Transcript ]

In these video clips, students discuss their experiences on their first day of school in Canada and how their parents felt about the way in which they were received by the school. Teachers discuss the Ambassador Program.

Discussion Questions     Activity

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2. How do ESL students shape their identity?

The Identity of the Student at Home and at School

The Identity of the Student at Home and at School   [ Transcript ]

In these video clips, students discuss their identity at home and at school.

Discussion Questions     Activity

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Making Friends

Making Friends   [ Transcript ]

In these video clips, students discuss the difficulties of finding a peer group in which they feel comfortable.

Discussion Questions     Activity

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3. What are the available support network for Students, Teachers and Parents?

Support for Parents

Support for Parents   [ Transcript ]

In these video clips, students discuss their parents? comfort level in becoming involved in school life. Teachers discuss the strategies they use to make parents feel more comfortable in the school.

Discussion Questions     Activity

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Support for Teachers

Support for Teachers   [ Transcript ]

In these video clips, teachers discuss their need for support in educating ESL students.

Discussion Questions     Activity

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4. What do teachers need to know and do to support ESL students?

Information on Language Learnig

Information on Language Learning   [ Transcript ]

In these video clips, students and teachers discuss the differences between academic and social language.

Discussion Questions     Activity

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Information about ESL Students' Background and Culture

Information about ESL Students' Background and Culture   [ Transcript ]

In these video clips, students discuss what it is like when people ask questions about where they are from.

Discussion Questions     Activity

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Advice from Teachers

Appropriate Teaching Strategies - Advice from Teachers   [ Transcript ]

In these video clips, teachers discuss appropriate strategies for teaching ESL students.

Discussion Questions     Activity

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Advice from Students

Appropriate Teaching Strategies - Advice from Students   [ Transcript ]

In these video clips, students discuss how their teachers have helped them to become more successful in their academic studies. They also share helpful hints for teachers.

Discussion Questions     Activity

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5. What types of programs do schools offer ESL students?

ESL as a Safe Haven

ESL as a Safe Haven   [ Transcript ]

In these video clips, students discuss how the ESL program has helped them.

Discussion Questions     Activity

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ESL Programs and the Role of the Teacher

ESL Programs and the Role of the Teacher   [ Transcript ]

In these video clips, teachers discuss the programs at their school that support ESL students.

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