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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Kristi Triplett is the Lead ESL Teacher at Vandora Springs Elementary in Wake County. She is completing her Master’s in Education with ESL at Meredith College.

Resources created by Kristi Triplett

Formulating questions to meet information needs of ESL students
This is a multi-activity lesson plan to teach the concept of asking engaging, researchable questions prior to reading. This leads to effective inquiries during project or research work in any content area. Using engaging questions creates a sense of connectedness by linking academic contents with students' personal concerns. The lesson is primarily designed for English Language Learners although it can be adapted for mainstream students. This lesson can also be modified for use with grades 4-8.
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Development, Information Skills, and Social Studies)
By Deborah Wilkes, Kristi Triplett, and Karen Waller.