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314-578-1361

I’m Owen

Camping

My husband Dean & Me

These are my new kids, Bertie and Owen

Things I enjoy

My daughter Misa is a zookeeper and my son Crew is studying computer engineering

I love teaching English learners from all over the world! Here at Wydown Middle School, EL students speak at least 6 different languages.

Who are our ELs?

EL~ELL~English Learners or English Language Learners

These are our five English Language Development standards. EL class helps students connect language development and academic content.

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The 5 WIDA Standards*

English language learners communicate:

1. for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.
2. for academic success in language arts.
3. for academic success in mathematics.
4. for academic success in science.
5. for academic success in social studies.

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What is the focus of EL Class?

*Adapted from the WIDA Consortium https://wida.wisc.edu/

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What do we do in EL Class?

In EL Class, we learn English by:

• Practicing Academic discussion (speeches, debates, presentations, conversation)
• Learning and using vocabulary from academic subjects in our writing
• Connecting our background knowledge and the topics we’re studying
• Writing for different purposes and audiences
• Getting help with our classes
• Playing games, having fun, and taking risks in speaking and writing

How do we measure growth in English?

English Learning Targets for Grades 6-8

New students take an English screener to find their level, then all students take a proficiency test in February to see how much they have grown in English.

How do I communicate with school?

Fastest: Text me 314-578-1361

Easiest: Email: nancygamble@claytonschools.net

To report your child’s absence: 314-854-6400

Use the Wydown Website

I teach at Wydown on A Days and C Days, and at Clayton High School on B Days and C Days.