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Assignment: EL Presentation and Handout

Scenario: Your elementary school has recently had an influx of EL students. For the upcoming parent orientation, your principal has asked you to prepare a presentation that highlights the different elements of language in English Language Development (ELD) and the different theories of language acquisition.

Your principal has also asked that you prepare a handout for parents and staff to take home that includes information about cultural competency, home and school collaboration tips, and strategies for working with EL students.

Create a 7- to 10-slide presentation that includes the following information:

• Define the different elements of language (phonetics, phonology, morphology, lexicon, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics) in ELD.

• Provide at least 1 detailed example for each element of language.

• Explain why these elements of language are vital to an EL student's success in language proficiency.

• Describe the different theories of language acquisition, and explain which theoretical perspective your school favors and why.

• Include speaker notes and a slide with APA-formatted references in your presentation.

Create a 1-page informational handout that includes graphics and the following information:

• Brief descriptions of the different special populations (e.g., refugees, migrants, immigrants, SIFEs, RAELs, LTELs) that make up the EL student demographic

• Factors that may influence EL students' language acquisition

• Sociocultural influences on elementary EL students in the classroom

• The role of cultural competency in English language instruction

• Strategies on how to develop cultural responsiveness

• Tips on how to create a safe and inclusive environment for English learners

• Strategies and resources for cultivating family and community engagement practices

• Include APA-formatted citations.