Key Events
Based on key legislation pertaining to English language learners (ELLs) from Virginia and from your readings, create a brochure, newsletter, or Glogster to be used to inform parents in your community about English immersion policies and programs. Include the following:
1. Historical developments that led to the policies regarding the role of English in their children’s classrooms.
2. Pros for the English immersion program in the community or school you have chosen.
3. At least two websites that enable parents to get additional information about the English immersion programs that parents would need to know about.
4. A description of the characteristics of a relevant English immersion program in terms of instructional strategies, time spent in the classroom with other ELL students, and time spent in regular classrooms with native speakers. You can find this information on the Arizona Department of Education website or from the Department of Education website of your state.
5. Definitions for any terms that parents would need to know.
Historical Developments
20.0
The examples of some of the main historical developments that led to policies regarding the role of English in the classroom are presented accurately.
Pros for English Immersion
1
5.0
Includes practical and insightful pros for the English immersion program in the community or school chosen.
Web Resources
10.0
Includes at least two websites that are ideal for parents to get additional information about English immersion programs.
Characteristics of a Relevant English Immersion Program
20.0
Includes many of the main characteristics of a relevant English immersion program in terms of instructional strategies, time in classroom with other ELLs, and time in classroom with native speakers.
Definitions
10.0
Definitions for key terms utilized in the field that parents would need to know are included.
Visual Appeal
10.0
Appropriate and thematic graphic elements are used to make visual connections that contribute to the understanding of concepts, ideas, and relationships. Differences in type size and color are used well and consistently.
Organization
5.0
The content is well-organized and logical. There is a sequential progression of ideas that relate to each other. The content is presented as a cohesive unit and provides the audience with a clear sense of the main idea.
Mechanics (spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use)
10.0
Submission is virtually free of mechanical errors. Word choice reflects well-developed use of practice and content-related language. Sentence structures are varied and engaging.
Total Percentage 100