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Visit the TeacherWeb® videos to learn about the features, modifications, and customizations available on your website. Click here to learn more. English Language Resources <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" align=center><U><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><U><STRONG>Some ideas to help your child develop the English Language</STRONG></U> </SPAN></STRONG></U></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" align=center> <OL> <LI> <DIV align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Let your child watch "high-quality" American t.v shows (this will develop language). Try watching television with "close caption" button. </SPAN></DIV> <LI> <DIV align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Join the public library (this will give your child access to books on tape, videos, and many different genres, types of books)</SPAN></DIV> <LI> <DIV align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Have your child read both "picture books" and books that are at your child's ability level (this will increase vocabulary skills and success in reading comprehension) </SPAN></DIV> <LI> <DIV align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Buy books on tape (this will help accustom your child to hearing and understanding the English language as well as the emotions of the characters) </SPAN></DIV> <LI> <DIV align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Have your child join an organization like Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, or a team activity (this will help develop friendships, sportsmanship, and will increase their speaking ability) </SPAN></DIV> <LI> <DIV align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Invite English speaking friends over (this will develop friendships and verbal ability) </SPAN></DIV> <LI> <DIV align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Get a list of tutors available from the district (this will help your child receive the one-on-one help needed in a specific area)</SPAN></DIV> <LI> <DIV align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Enroll your child in a creative writing class (this will help with grammar skills and the writing process)</SPAN></DIV> <LI> <DIV align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Buy computer software or videos that support language and concept development (this will help with comprehension of concepts and enhance vocabulary)</SPAN></DIV> <LI> <DIV align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Have your child keep a book journal where they can keep track of new vocabulary (this will help in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and dictionary skills) </SPAN></DIV> <LI> <DIV align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Take an Adult Language Class through the district or at a community college (this will help you to learn the language with your child and you wil be a positive role-model)</SPAN></DIV> <LI> <DIV align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Read out loud with your child (this will show your child that you, too, are willing to take risks learning the English language and you will be able to discuss together the story and increase reading comprehension) </SPAN></DIV> </LI> </OL> </DIV> <P align=left><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Above all, PRAISE YOUR CHILD'S SUCCESSES AND ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR EFFORTS (this will build their self-confidence and let them know you love them)</SPAN> <DIV><FONT size=3></FONT> </DIV> </P> <DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #0000ff"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">MS. KATSUDA'S RECOMMENDATION TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING: Please buy a dictionary that is suitable for third-grade level. The Scholastic Dictionary in our book orders is a wonderful choice! Make sure your child has this dictionary accessible and is using this tool FREQUENTLY when reading. It builds your child's vocabulary, spelling, and is an especially valuable tool if your child is speaking <U>another</U> language at home. </SPAN></DIV> </DIV> </SPAN></STRONG><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> </SPAN></STRONG></SPAN><FONT size=5> <DIV align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt"><STRONG>Community Based English <BR> Tutoring for</STRONG></SPAN><STRONG> </STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 36pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG>Parents <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt">(C.B.E.T.) </SPAN><BR> </STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG>Free, fun class for parents of IUSD </STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></DIV> </FONT><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG>CBET is a tutorial training program for parents and is designed to empower parents with the knowledge, skills and resources needed for them to become active and confident participants in their children’s education. </STRONG></SPAN></P> </SPAN><FONT size=4> <P align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG>Location: Vista Verde Elementary </STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG>Time: Thursdays, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. </STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG>Date: August 28, 2008 – November 20, 2008 </STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG>No classes will be held during the Fall recess </STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG>Childcare provided </STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></P> </FONT><FONT lang=ZH-TW size=3> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">~ </SPAN></SPAN></FONT><STRONG><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Improve your English skills and learn strategies to effectively tutor YOUR child in English </SPAN></SPAN></P> </STRONG></FONT><FONT lang=ZH-TW size=3> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">~ </SPAN></SPAN></FONT><STRONG><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Understand the Irvine Unified School system and available community resources </SPAN></SPAN></P> </STRONG></FONT><FONT lang=ZH-TW size=3> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">~ </SPAN></SPAN></FONT><STRONG><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Learn about literacy development and cultural effects on student learning styles. </SPAN></SPAN></P> </STRONG><STRONG> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Return the below registration to Vista Verde Elementary </SPAN></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">------------------------------------------------------ </SPAN></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">CBET Class Registration (please return to your child’s teacher) </SPAN></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Parent’s Name______________________________________________ </SPAN></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Student’s Name_____________________________________________ </SPAN></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Phone Number______________________________________________ </SPAN></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Child’s Teacher_____________________________________________ </SPAN></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Please let us know if you will be in need of childcare. </SPAN></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Yes / No # of children __________ </SPAN></SPAN></P> </STRONG></FONT> Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? 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