5 Ways to Use Can/Have/Are Charts with Multilingual Learners
Can/Have/Are charts are a simple way for students to organize information about a particular topic. These charts are helpful for MLs (Multilingual Learners), but all students benefit from using them.
Anchor Charts
Use can/have/are charts as an anchor chart for a unit. Put up the blank charts and work with students to add in words and phrases for each category. Use the premade chart as a reference for yourself to give students ideas, and after the anchor chart is finished, to add visual support.
Can/have/are Charts as Posters
You can create the charts ahead of time and have students use them to talk about a topic or write about it. The charts are helpful for creating simple sentences. Print out half or quarter-size posters for students to add to their notebook for personal reference.
Differentiation
If you work with MLs with different language levels, can/have/are charts are a simple way to add in differentiation. For newcomers and beginners, the main focus of your lesson may be to use a premade chart to create simple sentences. For intermediate and advanced students, sometimes they can help you create the charts. Other times, have a premade chart available, and students can use the chart while completing a class assignment to add in details. Then, if there is extra time, students can practice creating sentences about the topic.
Can/have/are Charts for Grammar Practice
Modify can/have/are charts to add in grammar practice. To talk about something in the past, use a could/had/was chart. For a singular object, use a can/has/is chart.
Content Topics
Can/have/are charts are a simple way to add language support to content lessons. Print out premade can/have/are charts that go along with units that students are studying for quick reference. Create a folder with all of the charts for students to look back at.
Resources
Try out a FREE sample set of the can/have/are charts.
Get premade can/have/are charts along with blank graphic organizers and writing pages.
