Grades 6-12 ESL Instructional Activities
Below you will find high-quality resources that address TEA's English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). These can be used at home to facilitate second language acquisition.
Listening Activities
25 Academic Words You Should Know
Listening & Speaking Activities
High Interest Activities for Building Listening & Speaking Skills
Listening & Reading Activities
Recorded Books, Novels, Short Stories, Speeches, & Songs with Read-Along Features
Free Online ELA & Math Activities
News, Magazines, Websites- Login UN: allenisd, PW: lonestar
World Book Online-Login UN: allenhome, PW: eagles
Reading Activities
Reading Rockets Tip Sheet for Parents-Translated in 10 Languages
Listening, Reading, & Writing Activities
Listening Activities with Comprehension Quizzes & Writing Activities
Scripts & Conversations with Vocabulary, Comprehension, Cloze, and Dictation Activities
Newsela Online Teaching Toolkit
Listening, Speaking, & Reading Activities
Multimedia News & Information-Includes Videos, Quizzes, Speaking Practice, & More
Reading & Writing Activities
Using English Tools & Resources in All Subject Areas
Houghton Mifflin Interactive Activities-Grade Clusters K-5 & 6-8
Writing Topics & Good Student Examples for Writing Genres
Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, & Learning Strategies Activities
8 Strategies for Teaching Academic Language
Videos & Activities in All Subject Areas
Virtual Field Trips and Companion Guides
WebQuests-Online Inquiry Lessons for Students
Over 40 ESL Resources for Students
Bilingual Parent Resources for Teaching Reading & English to Children