RI-TELLER Index
Issue 1: Fall 2010
Theme: Writing
1. Public Education at the Crossroads: RI struggles to make sense of low Latino test scores
RI-TELLER Editors
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2. From Colorless Green Ideas that Sleep Furiously to Meaning- Based Learning and Teaching
By: Andrés Ramírez
Page 3
3. Useful Online Resources for Writing
Compiled by: Nancy Cloud
Page 5
4. African Voices
By: Anta Lo
Page 7
5. Dusting Off What We Already Know: Helping Our ELLs to Write in a Second Language
By: Lisa Davis
Page 8
6. Useful Academic Writing Resources
By: RI-TELLER Editors
Page 10
Theme: Math
1. Deconstructing the Math Myth
RI-TELLER Editors
Page 1
2. Tips ESL Teachers Can Use: Talking With Elementary School Teachers About Math and ELLS
By: Anne Goodrow
Page 1
3. African Voices: Focus on Cape Verde
By: Anita Hane Lo
Page 9
4. Math Instruction in an Adult ELL Program
By: Karisa Tashjan
Page 10
5. Useful Math Links
Compiled by: Nancy Cloud
Page 12
6. Advocacy Corner
By: Suzanne DaSilva
Page 16
Theme: RTI
1. RTI Front and Center: Noted Speaker Addresses Issue at RITELL Conference By: J.A. Lopes
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2. The New Evaluation System Qs & As
RI-TELLER Editors
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3. Top Picks on RTI for ELLS K-12
By: Nancy Cloud
Page 2
4. Advocacy Corner
RI-TELLER Editors
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5. Adult Education Corner: Notes from Learning Differences Awareness Conference
By: Sherry Lehane
Page 10
6. Explicit Targeted Instruction
By: Syliva Stipich
Page 11
7. Scaffolding the Comparison-Contrast Essay
By: Kiyomi Donnelly
Page 12
Theme: Co-Teaching and Collaboration
1. The High Stakes of Standardized Testing: RITELL Supports Bill to Eliminate NECAP Tests in Graduation Decisions
RI-TELLER Editors
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2. Six Professional Developments Videos for ESL Teachers on Co-Teaching and Collaboration
By Nancy Cloud
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3. What I’ve Learned about Co-Teaching
By: Kimberly Lebrun
Page 5
4. Como? Improving Listening Skills at Central Falls High School
By: Pam Garabedian, Sheila Lawless-Burke, Michael Paul
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5. African Voices: Focus on Libera: In Their Own Words
By: Anta Lo
Page 10
6. A Conversation with Susan Rotblat-Walker: Reflections on a Remarkable Career
By: J.A Lopes
Page 13
Theme: Technology
1. C3=Common Core Collaboration
By: Dr. Andrea Hongisfeld and Dr. Maria G. Dove
Page 1
2. iPads in the ELL Classroom
By: Lauren Bentley and Dina Silvaggio
Page 1
3. Advocacy Corner
RITELL Board Committee Members
Page 2
4. Recommended iPad APPS
Compiled by Rene Rosivach
Page 7
5. Reader’s Opinion: Technology or the Deep Blue Sea
By: J.A. Lopes
Page 9
6. ELL-U
By: Karisa Tashjian
Page 10
7. African Voices: Celebreating Eid-al-Adha
By: Anta Hane Lo
Page 11
Theme: Common Core/Adult Education1. Common Core State Standards and ELLS
RI-TELLER Editors
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2. English Language Learners and the Common Core State
Standards Resources
Compiled from Achieve
Page 1
3. Advocacy Story
By: Michael Paul
Page 9
4. Adult Education Corner: U.S Citizenship Preparation: Not Just 100 Civic Questions
By: Larry Britt
Page 12
5. Useful Tools for the Independent Adult ELL
By: Kevin McKay
Page 16
6. Translanguaging
By: Maria Moret
Page 17
Theme: Sheltered Instruction and the Common Core1. Keeping Up With the Common Core
By: J. A. Lopes
Page 1
2. ELLs, Sheltered Instruction and The Common Core: Resources for Teachers
Compiled By: Ellen Nanni
Page 1
3. College and Career Readiness- Two Teacher’s Perspectives
By: Kathy Evans and Chris Bourret
Page 10
4. The Read Aloud in the ESL Classroom
By: John O’Connor
Page 11
Theme: Total Participation Techniques
1. ELL School Success & Total Participation Techniques
by: William J. Himmele and Persida Himmele
Page 1
2. Why Get On Twitter
by: Flavia Molea Baker
Page 7
3. Using a Mobile Vocabulary App
by: Chris Bourret
Page 9
3. One Teacher's Journey
by: Doug Norris
Page 11
Theme: Story Telling
1. Cultural Competence
by Lindy Fregeolle
page 1
2. La Vida: Giving Life to Your Stories
by D.H. Figueredo
page 1
3. Using the ESL Classroom to Teach Children a Culture of
Compassion
by Anta Lo
page 7
4. Implementing Vocabulary Stations in a College ESL Setting
by Laura Vawter
page 11
1. Picture Books to Help ELLs Access Common Core Anchor Reading Standards
by Judity O'Loughlin
2. Resources for Teachers: Pairing Fiction and Nonfiction to Teach Content to ELLs.
by Nancy Cloud
3. Program Profile: EAP at Salve Regina University
by Kiyomi Donnelly
4. Getting Students to Tell a Story
by Laura Vawter
5. Using Google Voice
by Chris Bourret
1. A New Academic Vocabulary List
by Dr. Dee Gardner
2. 6 Top-Notch Vocabulary Instruction Resources for ESL Specialists
by Dr. Nancy Cloud
3. Strategies for Teaching Academic Vocabulary
by Kiyomi Donnelly & Carolina Bisio
4. Get Your Passports at the Pawtucket Public Library
by Julie Fischer
5. Getting Students to Make Their Own Vocabulary Sets Using Quizlet
by Chris BourretTheme: Techniques to Get ELLs Talking1. 5 Strategies to Help Beginning ELLs Speak & Listen Better
by Paul Boyd-Batstone, Ph.D.
2. Promoting Classroom-Based Discussion Resources
by Dr. Nancy Cloud
3. Strategies to Help Adult Learners Overcome Barriers for Participating in Discussions
by Kiyomi Donnelly & Carolina Bisio
4. Get Them Talking
by Mary Steele
5. Pragmatics of Teaching Pragmatics
By Laura Vawter
Issue 13: Winter 2017
Theme: Immigrants, Refugees and Long-Term ELLS
1. Welcoming Rhode Island
by Brandon Lozeau
2. Resources for Empowering Learning & Language with Muslim Immigrant Youth
by Heather Homonoff Woodley
3. Featured Blog: Speaking Upside Down
by Jon Lavieri
4. Classroom Resource: Kahoot!
by Laura Vawter
5. The Maple Leaf Becomes an Olive Branch
by Paula Markus
6. Moving Beyond the Burning Grass
by Mary Steele
7. The Lesson of the Doorway
by Doug Norris
8. Adult Practitioner Award: Nancy Fritz
by Doug Norris
9. Dorcas Builds Bridges for Immigrants & Refugees
by Kathleen Cloutier
10. Advocate Spotlight: Omar Bah
by Shelynn Riel-Osorio
Issue 14: Fall 2017
Theme: Long Term ELLs
1. Does the Long-Term English Learner Label Hurt the Students it was Intended to Help?
by Dr. Maneka Deanna Brooks
2. Complex Sentences: Independent Access for Your ELLs
by Elizabeth Hartung-Cole
3. Stories of Community and Culture Energize First Gallery Walk
by Doug Norris
4. Using DuoLingo to Expand Learners' Vocabulary and Listening Outside of the Classroom
by Laura Vawter
5. How to fix a Toxic Chicken (and Other Stories from Conversation Class)
by Doug Norris
Issue 15: Spring 2018
Theme: RITELL Abroad
1. Just Because You're A Native Speaker Doesn't Mean You Can Teach ESL
by Keith Folse
2. 5 Questions with Rachel Greenberg
3. Coffee & Donuts
by Doug Norris
4. So You Wanna Teach English Internationally?
by Graham Oakland
5. Adventures of an ELF
by Jane George
