Suann Claunch

Learner, encourager, advocate, nature lover, teacher, former ESL director FWISD

[Suann Claunch @el_fwisd]

'I’ve found myself again' – Meet the refugees using football to rebuild their lives https://t.co/Zvwr8v50eq

[Suann Claunch @el_fwisd]

They came here as immigrants. Now, they’re giving back by leasing a huge property to the city to house refugees https://t.co/9LdcwQg8qN via @torontostar

[Tan K Huynh (he/his) 🇱🇦🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈 @TanKHuynh]

Scaffolding resources curated by @irina_mcgrath and @michelleshory - a dynamic duo.

https://t.co/IkoK0zcP15

#esl #eal #eld #esol #tesol #ellchat

[Suann Claunch @el_fwisd]

Love and forgiveness! His example should be the one we follow.

[Brian Curtis @BrianCurtisNBC5]

#BothamJean’s younger brother forgives #AmberGuyger, crosses courtroom to embrace her. @NBCDFW

[Suann Claunch @el_fwisd]

Be prepared!

[International Newcomer Academy @INAFortWorth]

INA fall book study 2019 is in full effect! Differentiated Instruction for ELL’s means supporting all students!

[Suann Claunch @el_fwisd]

Europe's Refugee Crisis Explains Why Border Walls Don't Stop Migration https://t.co/zTuvsqS3Dz

[Suann Claunch @el_fwisd]

Around 1.4 million refugees around the world need resettlement https://t.co/1Cs0tSvJUw

[Tan K Huynh (he/his) 🇱🇦🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈 @TanKHuynh]

PLEASE keep this resource handy: Authentic (culturally-affirming) books for ELs by @CBTennyson.

Chris, can teachers add to this @padlet?

#esl #ell #esol #teosl #ellchat

[Suann Claunch @el_fwisd]

Drop in refugee admissions met with outcry from faith-based resettlement agencies https://t.co/BdqZ0tWrR6

[Seal of Biliteracy @BiliteracySeal]

New study shows early reading in any language helps children learn to read English. https://t.co/tJCKMRyj4c

[Tan K Huynh (he/his) 🇱🇦🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈 @TanKHuynh]

RT: Linguistic imperialism - insisting on only using English in the classroom - is a sure way to silence students.

YESSSSSSSSS! In a multi-lingual world, why do we still have mono-lingual policies?

#esl #eal #ell #eld #esol #tesol #ellchat

[FWISD Teaching & Learning @FWISDT_L]

Opening night of @DoloresHuerta’s Hispanic Heritage School Museum! Classroom created exhibits display the life and work of Latino/a authors and illustrators in children’s literature, historical leaders, artists, and more.
@JNtheLearner #FWISD

[Suann Claunch @el_fwisd]

Proposed US refugee cap set at 18,000 when the worldwide numbers of displaced persons, refugees and asylees is so great. We can do better; we can do more!

Check this article: https://t.co/IwZ1G7Diz4

[Tan K Huynh (he/his) 🇱🇦🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈 @TanKHuynh]

How I reinforce T2 vocab:

1. provided an EL-friendly definition in a full sentence
2. provided an open-ended question w/ the vocab word that requires an explanation (blue)
3. provided a sentence stem w/ the vocab word (red)

#esl #eal #ell

[Kent P. Scribner @KentPScribner]

Our @North_SideHS Mariachi represented #FWISD beautifully during TASA/TASB! Board President @jaramos_jr  and I were proud to have students from one of our District mariachi ensembles showcase excellence during Latinx Legacy Month!

[Suann Claunch @el_fwisd]

Rep. Katko: Don’t strand already vetted refugees (Your letters) https://t.co/KkI7LUqn88

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Greta Thunberg speaks at the UN climate summit: "You all come to us young people for hope? How dare you!"
Read more: https://t.co/JDMyApr433

[Suann Claunch @el_fwisd]

Wrong! Wrong! Wrong!
Flights to bring some refugees to the US are being canceled - CNNPolitics https://t.co/9HyVDOjl3J