Increasing Oral Academic Vocabulary

Partner Sharing

NEP and LEP students, partnered together aren't good English models for each other. Thoughtful pairing will help students to practice oral language development. Native language support must still be used whenever needed.  Never tell a student they can’t speak in their own language!

Partner NEP and FEP Students Together

The FEP student will be able to translate and at the same time will model native-like English language.

The NEP student will acquire English faster because she will have more opportunity to practice.

NEP -Non-English Proficient

LEP - Limited English Proficient

FEP - Fluent English Proficient