Ruth-Ellen Lagos, MATL

English Language Learning (ELL) Facilitator

Phone: 972-747-3308

Tutoring available Monday-Thursday after school (3:30-4:00) and before school by appointment.

Conference time: 11:00 - 11:45

Welcome to ESL!

I received my BA in Modern Languages from Mississippi College and my MA in Teaching Languages from the University of Southern Mississippi. I have been an educator for over 20 years, and this is my 15th year with Allen ISD. In addition to K-8 ESL, I've taught everything from 3rd-5th Latin and modern languages, 6th grade (all subjects), 7th-8th English, English I and II EOC remediation, university-level courses, and adult community education. I enjoy helping students gain the confidence and English proficiency they need in order to be successful in school and in life. I also love working with parents and teachers to support them in setting their students up for success.

Study Resources:

Reading STAAR Prep:

Reading Vocabulary Review: http://www.cram.com/flashcards/7th-grade-staar-reading-vocabulary-4662838

Reading Vocabulary Jeopardy: https://jeopardylabs.com/play/7th-grade-staar-reading-review

Reading Practice Questions: https://www.learningfarm.com/contentTree.cfm?contentID=69&topicID=1126&CFID=84255&CFTOKEN=79fc763ffde880ef-9A56EF61-D5ED-7B25-E96C2BF3C7BC8A1D

Language:

Prefixes - Single Meaning: http://quizlet.com/2058907/prefixes-single-meaning-flash-cards/

Prefixes - More Than One Meaning: http://quizlet.com/_184oa

Suffixes - Adjectives, Adverbs, and Verbs: http://quizlet.com/_184pk

Useful Greek Roots: http://quizlet.com/2073127/useful-greek-roots-flash-cards/

Useful Latin Roots: http://quizlet.com/2073150/useful-latin-roots-flash-cards/

Homophones Games: http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/vocabulary-games/homophones-games/pick-the-homophones.html