EAL Program of Study
Key Stage 1 (Ages 5-7):
- Oral Language Development:
- Emphasis on building vocabulary through everyday interactions, songs, rhymes, and storytelling.
- Opportunities for students to practice speaking and listening skills in pairs, small groups, and whole-class discussions.
- Basic Literacy Skills:
- Introduction to phonics instruction to develop reading and writing skills.
- Activities focused on letter-sound correspondence, blending, segmenting, and sight word recognition.
- Language Structures and Grammar:
- Introduce simple sentence structures and grammar rules through interactive games, exercises, and visual aids.
- Practice using basic English grammar in context through speaking and writing activities.
- Cultural Awareness:
- Explore and celebrate cultural diversity through stories, festivals, and traditions from different countries and communities.
- Foster understanding and respect for students' cultural backgrounds and languages.
Key Stage 2 (Ages 7-11):
- Reading Comprehension:
- Develop comprehension skills through guided reading sessions, focusing on understanding main ideas, inference, and predicting outcomes.
- Introduce a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts to broaden students' reading experiences.
- Extended Writing:
- Provide opportunities for students to write in different genres, such as narratives, descriptions, letters, and reports.
- Support students in structuring their writing, organizing ideas, and using appropriate language conventions.
- Oral Communication:
- Encourage participation in discussions, debates, and presentations to develop speaking and listening skills.
- Provide scaffolding and support for students to express themselves confidently in English.
- Language Support:
- Offer targeted language support sessions for students who require additional assistance in specific areas, such as vocabulary development, grammar, or pronunciation.
- Provide differentiated activities and materials to cater to the varying language proficiency levels within the classroom.
- Assessment and Monitoring:
- Use formative and summative assessments to track students' progress in English language acquisition.
- Regularly review and adjust teaching strategies and interventions based on students' needs and feedback.
- Integration and Inclusion:
- Promote inclusive practices by integrating EAL students into mainstream classroom activities and fostering peer interaction and collaboration.
- Provide opportunities for EAL students to showcase their linguistic and cultural backgrounds within the school community.
- Parental Engagement:
- Foster partnerships with parents and caregivers by providing resources, workshops, and guidance on supporting their child's English language development at home.
- Encourage open communication and collaboration between home and school to ensure continuity of support for EAL students.