HELPS on its way!

Claudia De Anda

7 Steps to a Language-Rich
Interactive Classroom
1.

Teach students language and strategies to

use when they dont know what to say.

2.

Encourage students to speak in complete

sentences.

3.

Randomize and rotate who is called on so

students of all language levels can
participate.

7 Steps to a Language-Rich
Interactive Classroom
4.

Use response signals for students to monitor their

own comprehension.

5.

Use visuals and a focus on vocabulary to build

background.

6.

Have students participate in structured reading

activities.

7.

Have students participate in structured

conversation and writing activities.

randomize
and rotate
who is
called on

Activity 1:

Yesterday, we were learning about communities. Who

remembers an example of a community?
Use this sentence stem:

An example of a community is ______.

Instead of I dont know:

May I ask a friend for help?

randomize
and rotate
who is
called on

Take a moment to look at your ELPS and highlight all the ones we used in
this 3 minute activity.
2D Monitor understanding
2E Use linguistic support
3C speak using a variety of
3F speak using content vocab.
3I use language for formal . . .
3C speak using a variety of
3F speak using content vocab.
3I use language for formal . . .

Activity 2:

Yesterday, we were learning about communities.

Who remembers an example of a community?
Use this sentence stem:

An example of a community is ______.

Response signal:

Stand when you are ready

Take a moment to look at your ELPS and highlight all the ones we used in
this 3 minute activity.
1B monitor langue with self corrective
techniques
2D monitor understanding
2E use linguistic support to confirm
understanding
2I demonstrate listening
comprehension

1C Use techniques to learn vocab.

4C develop sigh vocabulary
5C spell familiar English words

Activity 3:

We are going to read a short story

Structured Conversation:

QSSSA
Question:

What life experience brought on a significant change in your

way of thinking?

Stem:

The life experience that brought on a significant change in my

way of thinking was ___________.

Signal:

Please stand when you have finished writing.

Share
Assess

Take a moment to look at your ELPS and highlight all the ones we used in
this short activity.
4G Show comprehension of English text
4H Read silently for comprehension
5A Learn relationships between sounds
and letters
5B Write newly acquired vocabulary
5F Write using variety of sentence
structures and words
5G Narrate, describe, and explain in
writing

1E use and reuse basic and academic

language
2H understand implicit ideas and
information
3B use new vocabulary in stories
3G orally express opinions, ideas and
feelings
3E share in cooperative groups