Explore how to leverage visual literacy through picture books and photo analysis in Jr/Sr ELA classes. Try out different lenses when looking at a visual text and work through paired activities to help students respond personally, critically and creatively to visual prompts. Workshop attendees will leave with practical, hands-on lesson ideas to support student learning through multiple modalities.
This interactive session will provide Additional Language teachers with a ready-to-use "toolbox" of practical, effective strategies to support language development across proficiency levels. Participants will explore what works, why it works, how to implement it, and where to start when teaching an additional language. Teachers will learn how to address the four pillars of language learning—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—within a weekly routine. The guiding principle is that we teach the language, not just about the language. Through hands-on activities and collaborative discussion, educators will explore how to meet the diverse needs of language learners, build students' confidence, and add joy and purpose to lessons. The session will highlight ways to create a meaningful learning environment where students can make strong connections and use language. These strategies will support students' readiness to use language outside the classroom. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use resources, concrete examples, and practical approaches to enhance language growth and support student success across the curriculum.
