The context of Working with children

Using the information below and based on the context of working with children, read and answer the following questions.

To structure your writing,

· Your audience will be a group of colleagues or community members who are unfamiliar with these ideas. Be sure to explain in a way that shows that you understand and can explain the information.

· Your role is that of someone who has just learned this information and has chosen to share it with your colleagues.

· The format will be a three- to five-paragraph written piece.

· The purpose is to explain ELLs, the four domains, and challenges to acquiring a second language.

· You are writing using an academic information style in your discussion (see  The Informative Essay (Links to an external site.)  for assistance).

Children or Students in a K-12 Learning Context

Read from your primary text:

· Chapter 1: The Faces of Diversity

· Chapter 2: Language, Learning, and Culture

Answer the following questions in your original post.

· Who are English language learners?

· Explain the four domains of language and what we might expect from students in each proficiency.

· How can culture shock and other factors impede learning?