EL Instructor
Susan M. Hill, Ph.D.
This is Dr. Hill as a second grade student at Graymont Elementary in Birmingham, Alabama. At that time, I lived with my parents and older sister, Lynn. We had two dogs, Cookie and Jippy. During the week, I enjoyed Girl Scouts, piano and choir. My favorite things included playing in my playhouse, biking, skating and water-skiing.Now, many years later, I have a Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education and lots of experience from little ones to college students. I just love teaching my English Learners here at OES!
This community has been home to my family for many years. Jim and I have raised our two children, Elizabeth and James, here; plus, a variety of dogs, cats, rabbits and other “critters!” Our latest addition is an (almost) Beagle named, Bud.
Other than friends and family, my interests at present revolve around Springville Baptist Church, Gideons Auxiliary and travel, whenever possible.
Any time that you would like to contact me, please send me an email at susan.hill@sccboe.org. Should you need to speak to a translator immediately, please contact any of these ladies; Theresa ( 306-2279 ), Maria ( 594-5348 ), or Faustina ( 256-538-9005 ) and they will be glad to help you. EL Instructor
Susan M. Hill, Ph.D.
10 Ways To Help Your Child At Home
1. Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep.
2. Have a set time and place for your child to do homework.
3. Have your child read aloud to you in English 20 minutes every day.
4. Display your child's schoolwork in your house.
5. Come to the school and eat lunch with your child.
6. Volunteer to help with class parties.
7. Watch non-violent TV shows in English.
8. Visit the Odenville library frequently.
9. Have an “English-Only” hour at home every night.
10. Invite an English-speaking friend to come over and play.
List 1
1. She said that it was you.
2. He and I had the duck.
3. They said he had to.
4. But she said it was his.
5. It was on that turtle.
6. He said that it was in it.
7. A duck was for you.
8. They had that for you.
9. She said that of you.
10. They said it was for you.
List 2
1. Look at him out there.
2. There is some for her.
3. We have to go out there.
4. Then look up at him.
5. I have to go with her.
6. They had as little as he had.
7. All of it is there.
8. Go down there and look.
9. I am little.
10. Be there with him.
EL = English Learner
ESL = the program for English Learners
LEP = Limited English Proficient
FLEP = Former Limited English Proficient
WAPT = Placement Test for ELs
ACCESS = annual test of Listening, Speaking,
Reading and Writing given to LEP students
Favorite Multi-Cultural Books
iVIVA MEXICO! A Story of Benito Juarez and Cinco de Mayo
By Argentina Palacios
Amelia's Road
By Linda Jacobs Altman
Amelia and her family move from harvest to harvest, staying in labor camps for short periods of time...But during one harvest...she finds a special spot near an old tree that she claims as her own.
The Tortilla Factory
By Gary Paulsen
...in the spring the black earth is worked by brown hands that plant yellow seeds, which become green plants rustling in soft wind...
Abuela's Weave
By Omar S. Castaneda
...a woman and her granddaughter weave from the heart. A story rich in history and family tradition...
Friends from the Other Side- Amigos Del Otro Lado
By Gloria Anzaldua
...”Did you come from the other side?” ...so begins the friendship between the young Mexican American Prietita and Joaquin, the young boy who, with his mother, has crossed the Rio Grande River to Texas in search of a new life.
Sites for Surfing
a bilingual eduation site for families and educators of ELs. Primarily designed for first grade, Starfall.com is also useful for pre- kindergarten, kindergarten and second grade.This site has interactive games, puzzles, stories, Hidden Pictures, and other online fun.Coming this Fall / Coming this Fall / Coming this Fall
I am planning an English Class for the Parents of my EL students!
This class will be FREE, the books are FREE and
FREE Childcare will be provided!
COME AND JOIN US AND LEARN
ENGLISH FOR FREE!
List 3
1. I will get them a cat.
2. See what you can do.
3. I like this one a little.
4. Would you look at it for me?
5. My turtle is not little.
6. Could you get some for her?
7. When will you see him?
8. Yes, they were there.
9. He did it for them.
10. Get it so I can see it.
List 4
1. Get the big blue book.
2. When it's over, come to see me.
3. It's ride is very long.
4. No one came to ask her.
5. I would like an apple that is red.
6. He came in just now.
7. If you ask, they will come.
8. They went in to see him.
9. They are your books.
10. He will ride out.
List 5
1. I can take it from there.
2. They don't want to do it now.
3. How did you know it was right?
4. She got four pretty little rabbits.
5. Don't jump around there.
6. Where did he put the good one.?
7. It was too little for him.
8. I take every red and green one.
9. It is about this long.
10. Don't put any around there.
Basic Sight Word Sentences
These sentences will help you and your child learn basic sight words in English. Because it is important for students to master these basic words, it is good for them to practice these sentences over and over. Start with List #1.
Abbreviations Regarding Your Child
Students at OES
