EL Teacher Resources
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
INFORMATIVE LINKS and RESOURCES:
TalkEnglish.com (Free English Lessons)
"Don't Apsire to Make a Living, Aspire to Make a Difference," Denzel Washington
Beginning Level Curriculum for ESL Classes
4 Truths About Teaching English Language Learners
Listening Links to Help ELs Practice Listening in English:
"The Olive analysis is a chart I am sharing with my students on how writing is scored.The sentences are good because it gives the students the words they need for particular responses. The Argumentative essay walks the students through the steps of essay writing. The text structure give frames for a variety of writing."
Diana's Kindergarten Letters with Cognates
Diana's Goal Setting/Interest Inventory Form
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"Parent notices in multiple languages that help you save money, prepare for monitoring visits, and authentically engage parents."
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Learning Math and the Language of Math Words
Forming Cause and Effect Sentences Using Signal Words
Building and Assessing the Oral Language of Science
4th Grade Writing Lesson: Visualization and Details
Four Corners Fraction Activity
Capitalizing on Similarities and Differences
"Fortunately for Spanish-speaking English language learners (ELLs), there are many similarities between English and Spanish." Knowing those similarities helps make learning English easier for Spanish speakers. Knowing the differences helps teachers understand the difficulties in learning English.
Has a lesson plan share space, featured videos, RTI information and more.
"Performance Series®, Scantron’s computer-adaptive diagnostic testing solution, provides educators with instant test results, personalized to each student, that ensure correct overall student placement. Administered over time, these tests provide a longitudinal view of student growth in core curriculum areas (English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science). "
~IN THE NEWS~
Thousands of English-Learners Fall Short on Test of Language Skills
EL TEACHERS:
Help Students Prepare!
Check out the
Preparing Students Information for
ESL Teachers Ask, "How Do I Know I'm
"Every ESL teacher has, at some point or
another, wondered if he/she is cut out
for this ESL teaching gig....8 Ways to
Tell You’re Good at Teaching"
"In 2017, ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
scoring is more rigorous. In other words,
students will be required to perform
better to receive the same proficiency
level scores. It is possible that a
student’s 2017 proficiency level scores
may decrease even if they made
progress. This calculator allows you to
apply the new rigorous score scale to
2015-16 test scores."
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