Canadian Born ELL

Speaks mainly Punjabi and

some English at home.

He is extremely proud of his heritage.

Speaks mostly English at school.

Differentiated instruction

Curriculum modifications

peer/buddy support

He is a 7 years old student.

Punjabi is his first language.

He enjoys drawing and racing cars.

Has some behavioural issues.

Lives in a regular size family.

His family is a newcomer family.

He receives ESL support.

He has been placed on Step 2 in Grade 2.

Reads and understands high frequency words and decodes unfamiliar vocabulary (Reading Step2)

Writes simple sentences.

Participates in social interactions with peers, using English and Punjabi.

He will require ESL support in the future grades.