This no-prep activity combines language development, content learning, & interaction. Using our template, Ss create video games to review content. With a few more steps, Ts can create an arcade for the class. ππ»Liz Voci for the video inspo. πbit.ly/47vhkFP#Ell2point0
1. Create a picture prompt. 2. Create a Google Sheets formula to assess student writing using the WIDA rubric & AI. 3: Give nearly 300 students fast & actionable feedback. 4: Give 6 ELD teachers prescriptive next steps for their students based on classroom trends. #ELL2point0
Using AIto give feedback in Google Sheets can be helpful in 2 ways. 1. Students get instant feedback based on a specific rubric (in this case, the WIDA writing rubric). 2. I can then look at all of the feedback & ask AI to give me actionable skills to teach next. #Ell2point0
Have you used Gemini in Google Sheets to give feedback? I've been playing with a picture prompt & feedback that align with the WIDA writing rubric to let students know their level (1-5) and how they can specifically improve. What do you think? #Ell2point0bit.ly/ell2point0
This school year's No One Eats Alone Day is February 13, 2026. Attatched below is a worksheet that your students can use this Friday to participate in #NoOneEatsAloneDay.
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I'm obsessed w/ using @NotebookLM to create pre-reading infographics. Discussing these images recruits interest, activates background knowledge, develops schema, & introduces important vocabulary. (This is an infographic @NotebookLM created from my dissertation.) #Ell2point0
In a recent professional learning session, we highlighted how the powerful PICTURE WORD INDUCTIVE MODEL can also be used in secondary classrooms to make content more accessible and to engage learners in using academic language and academic vocabulary.
Here are some links where you can learn more about PWIM and grab a FREE printable step-by-step guide.
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