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=== Strategies for supporting ELLs in the classroom and beyond ===

Allowing students to [[Translanguaging|translanguage]], or alternate, between English and their native language is an essential strategy for English-language learners. In the classroom, English-language learners can often feel intimidated when asked to speak or communicate complex ideas, so when students are allowed to use their first language to help produce their second language, it lessens some of the anxiety that can occur.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web|first=Jennifer|last=Gonzalez|date=2014-12-11|title=12 Ways to Support English Learners in the Mainstream Classroom |url=https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/supporting-esl-students-mainstream-classroom/|access-date=2021-10-13|website=Cult of Pedagogy|language=en}}</ref> In thisthese casecases, most teachers aremay notbe asless concerned about theirstudents' language output, but more sothan if they are able to express their thoughtthoughts.<ref name=":22">{{Cite web|date=2016-07-26|title=What is translanguaging?|url=https://ealjournal.org/2016/07/26/what-is-translanguaging/|access-date=2021-10-13|website=EAL Journal|language=en}}</ref> The use of translanguage in the classroom, allows students to process and convey their ideas in a lower-risk output situation (worksheets) that can lead to more high-risk output situations (essays and projects).<ref name=":22" />

When it comes to writing, constant and a variety ofvaried feedback needs toshould be provided. Feedback can be given using a rubric that addresses grammatical concepts such as syntax.<ref name=":02"/> Modeling effective writing is also an essential strategy, which can be done by vocalizing their reasoning for choice in vocabulary, sentence structure, and even purpose for writing.<ref name=":02" /> Teachers shouldcan chunk writing steps into manageable sections for English-language learners.<ref name=":02" />

[[File:Karvachar Armath Lab at work.jpg|thumb|Technology usage in the classroom can be beneficial for English-language learners.]]

Incorporating technology supports the language development of ELLs in the classroom. The internet makes it possible for students to view videos of activities, events, and places around the world instantaneously. Viewing these activities can help English-language learners develop an understanding of new concepts while at the same time building topic related schema (background knowledge).<ref>{{Cite web|title=6 Essential Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners|url=https://www.edutopia.org/article/6-essential-strategies-teaching-english-language-learners|access-date=2020-06-11|website=Edutopia|language=en}}</ref> Introducing students to media literacy and accessible materials can also aid them in their future academic endeavors and establish research skills early on. For English-language learners, listening all the time can become very taxing, so teachers should add in visuals as much as they can to support students.<ref name=":13"/> Technology allows teachers to help students visually because images can be projected on the screen as well as text when learning new concepts.