General EL Educator Resources

Mrs. Slaathaug has EL modified tests for many T.F. Riggs courses. Please contact her directly to get access to those.

10 Things Mainstream Teachers Can Do Today To Help ELLs Succeed – This quick to do list provides a great reference point for an educator’s work with ELs. (Additionally: Supporting ELLs in the Mainstream Classroom: Making Students Comfortable) 

11 Essential Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners [For Any Teacher] - This article from the University of San Diego highlights some of the most time tested and effective methods for teaching EL students. 

12 Ways To Support ESL Students in the Mainstream Classroom – This article is full of useful educator tips that can be incorporated into the classroom immediately.

Academic Language Function Toolkit – This toolkit created by the Sweetwater Union High School District (CA) provides teachers of ELs with guided instruction practices.

Building English Language Learners Academic Vocabulary - This article presents strategies and tips to help EL students master academic vocabulary in the classroom. For more information on building academic vocabulary in EL students, check out this article titled: Vocabulary Instruction for English Language Learners.

Can-Do Descriptors - This site provides basic knowledge of WIDA Can-Do Descriptors and how to use them to make content accessible for ELs at their English proficiency level in the ELA classroom. To learn what your EL student's WIDA English proficiency level is, contact Missy Slaathaug. 

English Learners and the Power of Personal Stories- This article provide quick lesson ideas that can be implemented in any classroom to establish a classroom environment that is welcoming to ELs. 

English-Spanish Glossary for Educational Settings- Glossary of English educational terminology translated into Spanish

ESL Students in the General Education Classroom – This article highlights nine key classroom activities educators can implement to help their ELL students be successful.

Grading English Language Learners- A Perspective From Two Teachers  - This article addresses how to fairly and equitably grade EL students in core content classes, as well as ESL classes. 

How to Develop a Lesson Plan that Includes ELLs - Learn how to plan lessons that support English learners' language development, build background knowledge, and give students opportunities to access grade-level content.  

How to Use Technology to Support ELLs in Your Classroom - This article highlights several technology tools and platforms you can use to help ELs be successful in the classroom. 

Instructional Materials & Glossaries - Looking for translations of academic terms in different subject areas? Check out this excellent site. Included are glossaries for English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.

A Quick- Start Guide for Teaching English Language Learners – This article from Educator Week provides a blueprint for working with ELs.

Skill-Developing Games for ELLs - These simple activities for high school English language learners can keep them engaged and having fun as they learn. (Additionally: 10 Fun ESL Games and Activities for Teaching Kids English & 

12 Fun Speaking Games for Language Learners) 

Supporting ELLs in the Mainstream Classroom: Reading Instruction - This article has tips for how to help EL students learn to read in English.

Supporting English Language Learners: Resources for Educators and Administrators - This article aims to give educators and administrators the tools they need to help ELL students succeed in the classroom. 

Top 17 Exposures Needed To Learn New Words -  Research shows the optimum number of repetitions for vocabulary to go into the long-term memory of the brain is 17 repetitions. These 17 repetitions must come in a variety of methods over planned periods of time. This article looks at the research as well as presents ways to make vocabulary instruction engaging for all students. 

Translation Tools For Educators-This resource created by Mrs. Slaathaug shows educators how to translate Word & Google Documents, as well as introduces several other translation tools. 

Using an Input-Output Loop to Help Newcomer Students Learn Class Content - Teachers can carefully chunk information to support newcomer students in learning grade-level content while developing their English proficiency.

Welcoming Newly Arrived High School ELLs - These strategies can help English learners feel like they’re an essential part of the school community.

Writing Strategies for ELL Students - English language learners bring a wealth of strengths to the classroom but encounter distinct difficulties in developing writing skills in English. This blogpost article from a former EL educator presents some easily implemented ideas for teach writing in the classroom. 

EL Student Support Resources & Online Book Sites

Bits - This site with hundreds of full-text audiobooks is designed for EL students and allows listeners to select their listening speed. 

BrainPOP ELL - Discover 90 scaffolded lessons to build vocabulary and grammar skills for English learners at every level. (You will need to create a paid account to the site in order to access all of its content).

Common Lit  -  Explore thousands of  articles and reading passages  from renowned authors written at a variety of reading and grade levels. (You will need to create a free teacher account in order to be able to use it).  

Ducksters - This website contains articles on many topics that are informative, easy to read, and interesting.

International Children's Digital Library - The ICDL Foundation's goal is to build a collection of books that represents outstanding historical and contemporary books from throughout the world. Check out this great site for some interesting world reads. 

Khan Academy - Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization that provides a free, online educational platform offering video lessons, practice exercises, and personalized learning tools for a wide range of subjects, from kindergarten to early college. 

Learners' Dictionaries- This online dictionary resource produced by the Longman Company is created for academic English learners and provides clear and precise definitions of words, as well as numerous example sentences. 

Loyal Books - This website provides links to free public domain audiobooks & eBook downloads. The site contains lots of links to classic & classroom reads.

Merriam Webster Learner's Dictionary - This website that is just excellent dictionary resource for ELs.

PBS LearningMedia - SDPB and PBS have curated FREE, curriculum-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more for teachers.

Simple English Wikipedia – While Mrs. Slaathaug and I do not advocate using Wikipedia for research, it can be helpful in providing background for ELs. This link is to a simple English version of Wikipedia. For research assistance with ELs, please see me at the Riggs Library. I have some research databases that may be helpful.

Storynory - This site contains an archive of free children’s audio-books. Included on the site are retellings of fairytales, myths and the works of classic authors. 

Storytime Online - Storytime Online streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children's books alongside creatively produced illustrations.

Unite For Literacy- This website hosts a collection of beginning reader nonfiction materials for EL and emerging reader student populations. 

World Book Discover - Has reference resources for differentiated instruction, such as EL, reluctant readers, and adult learners. Also includes an extensive life skills section.

English Language Arts Grade 9 Novels

3 Tips for Teaching Language Arts to ESL Students - This podcast discusses three ways to make ELA curricular content accessible to EL students. 

Instructional Materials & Glossaries - Looking for translations of academic terms in different subject areas? Check out this excellent site. Included are glossaries in many languages for English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.

Language Arts Instruction For ELLs - Teaching language arts and literature to English language learners (ELLs) provides rich opportunities for language and literacy development.  These resources offer ideas for helping ELLs succeed with grade-level texts and work towards the rigorous demands of the Common Core and other language arts standards. 

Language Arts Skills This collection combines scaffolded lessons, reviews with practice activities called Tune-Ups, and real-world applications on essential language arts subjects. 

Literature & Language TedEd Videos - This TedEd playlist has links to several short videos about literature and language.

Writing Strategies for ELL Students - English language learners bring a wealth of strengths to the classroom but encounter distinct difficulties in developing writing skills in English. This blogpost article from a former EL educator presents some easily implemented ideas for teach writing in the classroom. 

Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon

• EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING DISCUSSION GUIDE This discussion guide provides teachers with a way to approach the novel including discussion questions and extension activities.

• Everything, Everything: Study Guide | SparkNotes This site provides a detailed summary of the work. 

• Everything, Everything | Vocabulary.com This interactive site contains vocabulary flashcards for the novel Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon. 
  
  

Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom

• How To Teach The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom This resource contains links to lesson plans, interviews and information to help prepare teachers to share the novel with students. 

• Storyboard for The Five People You Meet In Heaven (You will need to create a free account to the site in order to access it).

• Summary of The Five People You Meet In Heaven This site from LitCharts is similar to SparkNotes and provides a detailed summary of the work. 

• Vocabulary List for The Five People You Meet In Heaven This interactive site contains vocabulary flashcards for the novel The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom.   
  
  

Lord of the Flies by William Golding

• Audio version of the Lord of Flies This site allows students to read, listen and choose their audio speed. 

• Chapter Video Summaries: Lord of the Flies This YouTube video channel provides chapter summaries for William Golding's novel: Lord of the Flies.  

• Lord of the Flies This site provides students with audio files of the text, as well as introductory videos which can be used for scaffolding meaning.

• Storyboard for Lord of the Flies (You will need to create a free account to the site in order to access it).

• Supplemental Texts for Lord of the Flies This website has links to 8 supplemental academic texts related to topics explored in Lord of the Flies that you can use to enhance lessons on the novel. (You will need to create a free teacher account in order to be able to use it). 

• Text Differentiation Activities Available for a fee, this lesson plan document contains EL support and differentiation activities for the text. 

• Vocabulary list for Lord of the Flies This interactive site contains vocabulary flashcards for the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding.

• Why You Should Read Lord of the Flies This short TedED video introduces viewers to the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding. This would be a great video to watch before starting to read. 

Night by Elie Wiesel

• Audio Version of Night This site allows students to read, listen and choose their audio speed. 

• Chapter 1 Night Quizlet This quizlet provides vocabulary scaffolding support for Chapter One. Other quizlets might also be available for Night. Use the Quizlet Search function to find out. 

• Holocaust Resources These EL resources are available on the Teachers Pay Teachers site.

• Introduction to the Holocaust This page from Ducksters introduces EL students to a basic history of the Holocaust. For more resources on the Holocaust, check out the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. 

• SparkNotes This site provides a detailed summary of the work.

• Storyboard for Night (You will need to create a free account to the site in order to access it).

• Supplemental Texts for Night This website has links to book/article pairings that you can use to extend discussion of the book Night. (You will need to create a free teacher account in order to be able to use it). 

• Vocabulary List for Night This interactive site contains vocabulary flashcards for the book Night by Elie Wiesel.  

• Another two resources that might be helpful for EL students when covering a unit on the Holocaust would be the graphic novel Maus by Art Spiegelman, as well as the film The Path to Genocide created by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. For teachers who want to know more about how to teach about the Holocaust, check out this Holocaust teaching site from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Of Mice and Men A Novel by John Steinbeck

• Chapter Video Summaries for Of Mice & Men This YouTube video channel provides chapter summaries of John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice & Men. 

• English Language Learners: Of Mice & Men

• Introduction to the Great Depression This page from Ducksters introduces EL students to what life was like on farms during the Great Depression. This video from PBS about Dust Bowl migration is filled with pictures of the time taken by Dorothea Lange and might be helpful for students who want a visual image of the Of Mice & Men setting. 

• Of Mice & Men Context & Background This site has great information on how to teach Of Mice & Men To English Learners.

• Storyboard for Of Mice & Men (You will need to create a free account to the site in order to access it).

• Supplemental Excerpt from "The Harvest Gypsies" written by John Steinbeck This article written by John Steinbeck discusses the role of migrant workers in California's agriculture industry. (You will need to create a free teacher account in order to be able to use it). 

• Vocabulary List for Of Mice & Men This interactive site contains vocabulary flashcards for the novel Of Mice & Men by John Steinbeck.  

We Beat The Street by The Three Doctors (Sampson Davis, George Jenkins, and Rameck Hunt) with Sharon M. Draper

• Reading With Relevance: We Beat The Street This study guide is full of great discussion questions and lesson plans for the book We Beat The Street by The Three Doctors. (There is a cost to purchase this guide).

• The Three Doctors This site created by The Three Doctors explains their story and provides biographical information.

• Vocabulary for We Beat The Street This interactive site contains vocabulary flashcards for the book We Beat The Street by The Three Doctors.  

• Why Three Men From Newark Made A Promise To Become Doctors In High School This video clip from the Tamron Hall Show showcases The Three Doctors and the lifesaving pact they made in high school to support each other in becoming doctors. 

English Language Arts Grade 10 Novels

3 Tips for Teaching Language Arts to ESL Students - This podcast discusses three ways to make ELA curricular content accessible to EL students. 

Instructional Materials & Glossaries - Looking for translations of academic terms in different subject areas? Check out this excellent site. Included are glossaries in many languages for English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.

Language Arts Instruction For ELLs - Teaching language arts and literature to English language learners (ELLs) provides rich opportunities for language and literacy development.  These resources offer ideas for helping ELLs succeed with grade-level texts and work towards the rigorous demands of the Common Core and other language arts standards. 

Language Arts Skills This collection combines scaffolded lessons, reviews with practice activities called Tune-Ups, and real-world applications on essential language arts subjects. 

Literature & Language TedEd Videos - This TedEd playlist has links to several short videos about literature and language.

Writing Strategies for ELL Students - English language learners bring a wealth of strengths to the classroom but encounter distinct difficulties in developing writing skills in English. This blogpost article from a former EL educator presents some easily implemented ideas for teach writing in the classroom. 

As You Like It by William Shakespeare

• Teacher's Guide To Shakespeare Created by the National Endowment For The Arts This teaching guide introduces students to Elizabethan culture and society, as well as to Shakespeare and the world of theater. This is a great introduction to use with all students before teaching Shakespeare's works.  

• Abridged Version of "As You Like It" This Teachers Pay Teachers page offers for sale an abbreviated and simplified version of the play "As You Like It." 

• Act by Act Summary of "As You Like It" This site offers a simplified summary version of each of the play's 5 acts. This would be a great resource to share with students before starting to read Shakespeare's work. 

• As You Like It: Folger Library This resource contains a wealth of background and summary materials for all students studying Shakespeare's play "As You Like It" created by the Folger Library. 

• No Fear Shakespeare This site pairs Shakespeare's original texts alongside modern translations of the works making the language accessible to modern readers. (You will need to create a paid account to the site in order to access it).

• Storyboard for "As You Like It" (You will need to create a free account to the site in order to access it).

• Video Summary of "As You Like It" This short video summary of Shakespeare's play "As You Like It" introduces viewers to the play's characters and plot. It would be a great resource to watch before starting the play. 

• Vocabulary List for "As You Like It" This interactive site contains vocabulary flashcards for the play As You Like It by William Shakespeare.

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

• Audio Version of Fahrenheit 451 This site allows students to read, listen and choose their audio speed. 

• Chapter Video Summaries of Fahrenheit 451 This YouTube video channel provides chapter summaries of Ray Bradbury's novel Fahrenheit 451. 

• Dystopian Worlds This YouTube video introduces listeners to information about the genre of dystopian literature. 

• Introduction to Censorship This Britannica Kids article introduces EL students to the concept of censorship.

• SparkNotes This site provides a detailed summary of the work. 

• Storyboard for Fahrenheit 451 (You will need to create a free account to the site in order to access it).

• Supplemental Texts for Fahrenheit 451 This website has links to 7 supplemental academic texts about dystopian worlds that you can use to enhance lessons on the novel. (You will need to create a free teacher account in order to be able to use it). 

• Teachers Pay Teachers Dystopian Literature Lesson Plans Looking for some ideas in how to introduce the concept of dystopian literature and Fahrenheit 451 to your students, check out this TPT site. 

• Vocabulary List for Fahrenheit 451 This interactive site contains vocabulary flashcards for the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.

• Why You Should Read "Fahrenheit 451" This short TedED video introduces viewers to the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. This would be a great video to watch before starting to read. 

Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

• Henrietta Lacks Biography This short biography from Britannica Kids introduces students to who Henrietta Lacks was and the role she played in changing the face of medicine forever. 

• The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks Summary This site from LitCharts is similar to SparkNotes and provides a detailed summary of the work. 

• Life: The Mortal Life of Henrietta Lacks This short video from HBO introduces the woman behind the HeLa cells. (For another video on Henrietta Lacks' family's fight to control her cell line, check out this video from CBS News). 

• Teaching Guide This discussion guide for the book includes chapter discussion questions and writing prompts, as well as a character guide and timeline for the book that your students might find useful. (This family tree might also be useful for your students to reference when reading).

• Vocabulary List for The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks This interactive site contains vocabulary flashcards for the text The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. 

English Language Arts Grade 11 Novels

3 Tips for Teaching Language Arts to ESL Students - This podcast discusses three ways to make ELA curricular content accessible to EL students. 

Instructional Materials & Glossaries - Looking for translations of academic terms in different subject areas? Check out this excellent site. Included are glossaries in many languages for English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.

Language Arts Instruction For ELLs - Teaching language arts and literature to English language learners (ELLs) provides rich opportunities for language and literacy development.  These resources offer ideas for helping ELLs succeed with grade-level texts and work towards the rigorous demands of the Common Core and other language arts standards. 

Language Arts Skills This collection combines scaffolded lessons, reviews with practice activities called Tune-Ups, and real-world applications on essential language arts subjects. 

Literature & Language TedEd Videos - This TedEd playlist has links to several short videos about literature and language.

Writing Strategies for ELL Students - English language learners bring a wealth of strengths to the classroom but encounter distinct difficulties in developing writing skills in English. This blogpost article from a former EL educator presents some easily implemented ideas for teach writing in the classroom. 

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

• Audio & Text (Original) of Huck Finn

• Chapter Video Summaries of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn This YouTube video channel provides chapter summaries for Mark Twain's novel: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. 

• SparkNotes This site provides a detailed summary of the work. 

• Storyboard for The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (You will need to create a free account to the site in order to access it).

• Teaching Hard History Framework This website will help you build background knowledge about American slavery students. The site created by the Southern Poverty Law Center has lesson plans, as well as short 5 minute videos on key concepts, and each video includes a personal story of an enslaved person to illustrate the ideas.

• Vocabulary List for The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn This interactive site contains vocabulary flashcards for the novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. 

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee by Dee Brown

• Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee Study Guide This site from Course Hero introduces students to the book and provides them with detailed chapter summaries. This infographic provides a great visual summary of the work which might be useful to preview before starting to read. 

• Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee Summary This site from LitCharts is similar to SparkNotes and provides a detailed summary of the work.  

• David Treuer on "The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee" This video introduces us to David Treuer, an Indigenous author and his response to Dee Brown's book Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee. David Treuer's book The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee is a look at the vibrancy and complexity of contemporary Native American culture. It is available in the Riggs Library. 

• The History of Wounded Knee This short and incredibly powerful video from SDPB introduces viewers to the Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890. 

• Teachers Pay Teachers Literature Guide This guide developed by Super Summary is available on the TPT site for a fee. 

• Wounded Knee Massacre This article from Khan Academy introduces students to the history of the Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890. For a more detailed historical perspective, check out this article from the World History Encyclopedia. 

The Crucible by Arthur Miller

• SparkNotes This site provides a detailed summary of the work.

• SparkNotes Video Summary This video summary of the work might be helpful to use with EL students. Students can used closed captioning for subtitles.  (Another video resource with chapter video summaries can be found at: The Crucible).

• Storyboard for The Crucible (You will need to create a free account to the site in order to access it).

• Supplemental Texts for The Crucible This website has links to book/article pairings that you can use to extend discussion of the play The Crucible. (You will need to create a free teacher account in order to be able to use it). 

• Vocabulary List for The Crucible This interactive site contains vocabulary flashcards for the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller. 

• What Were The Salem Witch Trials? This site designed specifically for EL students focuses on explaining the history of the Salem Witch Trials. This video might also be helpful when introducing the topic to EL students. 

To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee

• Audio version of To Kill A Mockingbird This site allows students to read, listen and choose their audio speed.

• Chapter Video Summaries for To Kill A Mockingbird This YouTube video channel provides chapter summaries for Harper Lee's novel: To Kill A Mockingbird. 

• Civil Rights: Jim Crow Laws This site explains what the Jim Crow laws were and how they affected the rights of African Americans in the South. 

• The Continuing Fight for Tom Robinson and To Kill A Mockingbird Harper Lee’s classic To Kill a Mockingbird inspired civil rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson to pursue a career in law helping those wrongly accused. In this video, students hear from Bryan Stevenson and Anthony Ray Hinton, an innocent man falsely accused and sent to death row, who relates his experience to Tom Robinson.

• History of Segregation in the U.S. This brief video gives an overview of the history of segregation in the U.S. Closed captions/subtitles can be turned on. 

• Lesson Plan Ideas for To Kill A Mockingbird This site from the Texas School For The Deaf provides an abundance of resources related to the novel including necessary background information, chapter summaries in video format and adapted versions of the text. To navigate, use the left hand side of the page. 

• Storyboard for To Kill A Mockingbird (You will need to create a free account to the site in order to access it).

• To Kill A Mockingbird/Spanish Bilingual Text This site provides a side-by-side English/Spanish translation of each chapter of To Kill A Mockingbird. 

• To Kill A Mockingbird Setting This video introduces students to the small town of Monroeville, Alabama and to author Harper Lee. 

• To Kill A Mockingbird Southern Reaction 1960 This video addresses the historical and racial issues presented in To Kill a Mockingbird and discusses how the public reacted to the novel when it was first published in 1960.

• Vocabulary List for To Kill A Mockingbird This interactive site contains vocabulary flashcards for the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. 

The Road by Cormac McCarthy

• Dystopian Worlds This YouTube video introduces listeners to information about the genre of dystopian literature. 

• How To Recognize A Dystopia This short TedED video introduces viewers to the concepts of utopian vs. dystopian worlds and how authors have explored those worlds in their works of fiction. This would be a great video to watch before starting to read. 

• Summary of The Road This site from LitCharts is similar to SparkNotes and provides a detailed summary of the work.  

• Teachers Pay Teachers Dystopian Literature Lesson Plans Looking for some ideas in how to introduce the concept of dystopian literature to your students, check out this TPT site. 

• Vocabulary List for The Road This interactive site contains vocabulary flashcards for the novel The Road by Cormac McCarthy. 

A Separate Peace by John Knowles

• Audio Version of A Separate Peace This site allows students to read, listen and choose their audio speed.

• Boarding School Life This short TikTok video tours viewers around a New England boarding school giving students an idea of what one looks like. 

• Chapter Summaries for A Separate Peace This study guide site provides an overall summary of the book, as well as chapter summaries and character descriptions. 

• A Separate Peace Character Introduction This video does a good job of introducing the novel's characters and placing the novel in context.

• Storyboard for A Separate Peace (You will need to create a free account to the site in order to access it).

• Vocabulary List for A Separate Peace This interactive site contains vocabulary flashcards for the novel A Separate Peace by John Knowles. 

English Language Arts Grade 12 Novels
3 Tips for Teaching Language Arts to ESL Students - This podcast discusses three ways to make ELA curricular content accessible to EL students. 

Instructional Materials & Glossaries - Looking for translations of academic terms in different subject areas? Check out this excellent site. Included are glossaries in many languages for English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.

Language Arts Instruction For ELLs - Teaching language arts and literature to English language learners (ELLs) provides rich opportunities for language and literacy development.  These resources offer ideas for helping ELLs succeed with grade-level texts and work towards the rigorous demands of the Common Core and other language arts standards. 

Language Arts Skills This collection combines scaffolded lessons, reviews with practice activities called Tune-Ups, and real-world applications on essential language arts subjects. 

Literature & Language TedEd Videos - This TedEd playlist has links to several short videos about literature and language.

Writing Strategies for ELL Students - English language learners bring a wealth of strengths to the classroom but encounter distinct difficulties in developing writing skills in English. This blogpost article from a former EL educator presents some easily implemented ideas for teach writing in the classroom. 

1984 by George Orwell

• Audio Version of 1984 This site allows students to read, listen and choose their audio speed. 

• Chapter Video Summaries for 1984 This YouTube video channel provides chapter summaries of the novel 1984 by George Orwell.

• Dystopian Worlds This YouTube video introduces listeners to information about the genre of dystopian literature. 

• How To Recognize A Dystopia This short TedED video introduces viewers to the concepts of utopian vs. dystopian worlds and how authors have explored those worlds in their works of fiction. This would be a great video to watch before starting to read. 

• Storyboard for 1984 (You will need to create a free account to the site in order to access it).

• Summary of the Novel 1984 This site from LitCharts is similar to SparkNotes and provides a detailed summary of the work.  

• Supplemental Texts for 1984 This website has links to article pairings that you can use to extend discussion of the novel 1984 by George Orwell. (You will need to create a free teacher account in order to be able to use it). 

• Vocabulary List for 1984 This interactive site contains vocabulary flashcards for George Orwell's 1984.
  
  

All Quiet On the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque

• Audio version of All Quiet on the Western Front This site is specifically geared to ELs and their listening needs.

• All Quiet on the Western Front Chapter Video Summaries This YouTube video channel provides chapter summaries for Erich Maria Remarque's novel: All Quiet on the Western Front. 

• All Quiet On The Western Front Audiobook Chapter 1 WWI Illustrated With War Photos

• SparkNotes for All Quiet on the Western Front This site provides a detailed summary of the novel as well as notes for all chapters.

• Teachers Pay Teachers All Quiet On The Western Front Looking for resources to help supplement instruction on All Quiet On The Western Front, then check out this TPT site. 

• Vocabulary List for All Quiet On the Western Front This interactive site contains vocabulary flashcards for Erich Remarque's novel All Quiet On The Western Front. 

• World War I Facts This National Geographic site introduces EL students to the basic facts of World War I. 

Beowulf

• Beowulf Chapter Video Summaries This YouTube video channel provides line summaries for Beowulf. 

• LitCharts Summary for Beowulf This site from LitCharts is similar to SparkNotes and provides a detailed summary of the work. 

• Storyboard for Beowulf (You will need to create a free account to the site in order to access it).

• Summary Overview of Beowulf This short TedED video provides an overview of the entire plot for Beowulf. It would be a great video to watch before starting the work.  

• Teachers Pay Teachers Modified Beowulf Looking for a modified Beowulf text that is accessible to EL students, check out this site. (There is a cost to download and access this abridged text). 

• Vocabulary List for Beowulf This interactive site contains vocabulary flashcards for the work of Beowulf.
  
  

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

• Audio Version of Brave New World This site allows students to read, listen and choose their audio speed. 

• Chapter Video Summaries for Brave New World This YouTube video channel provides chapter summaries of the novel Brave New World by Aldous Huxley.

• Dystopian Worlds This YouTube video introduces listeners to information about the genre of dystopian literature. 

• How To Recognize A Dystopia This short TedED video introduces viewers to the concepts of utopian vs. dystopian worlds and how authors have explored those worlds in their works of fiction. This would be a great video to watch before starting to read. 

• Supplemental Texts for Brave New World This website has links to article pairings that you can use to extend discussion of the novel Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. (You will need to create a free teacher account in order to be able to use it). 

• Vocabulary List for Brave New World This interactive site contains vocabulary flashcards for Aldous Huxley's Brave New World.
  
  

Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer

• Canterbury Tales SparkNotes This site provides a special side-by-side translation of the Canterbury Tales into modern English. 

• Canterbury Tales: This Wikipedia page provides a background on the Canterbury Tales in simple English. 

• Chapter Video Summaries for Canterbury Tales This YouTube video channel provides summaries of the various Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer.

• Storyboard for Canterbury Tales (You will need to create a free account to the site in order to access it).

• Summary Overview of the Canterbury Tales This short TedED video provides an overview to the Tales themselves, as well as an introduction to the medieval time period of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. 

• Supplemental Texts for The Canterbury Tales This website has links to book/article pairings that you can use to extend discussion of the Canterbury Tales. (You will need to create a free teacher account in order to be able to use it). 

• Vocabulary List for Canterbury Tales This interactive site contains vocabulary flashcards for Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
  
  

Macbeth by Shakespeare

• Macbeth Chapter Video Summaries This YouTube video channel provides act summaries for William Shakespeare's play: Macbeth. 

• Macbeth Characters This site from Shakespeare's Globe introduces readers to the main characters of Macbeth through accessible character profiles. (This pdf document introduces readers to a simplified scene by scene plot summary of Macbeth).

• My Macbeth This interactive Shakespeare site provides students with a translated copy of the Macbeth play, as well as accompanying videos and resources further explaining the play's plot and characters. 

• No Fear Shakespeare This site pairs Shakespeare's original texts alongside modern translations of the works making the language accessible to modern readers. (You will need to create a paid account to the site in order to access it).

• Supplemental Texts for Macbeth by William Shakespeare This website has links to book/article pairings that you can use to extend discussion of the play Macbeth. (You will need to create a free teacher account in order to be able to use it). 

• Vocabulary List for Macbeth This interactive site contains vocabulary flashcards for William Shakespeare's Macbeth.

• Why Should You Read Macbeth This short TedED video introduces viewers to William Shakespeare's famous tragedy Macbeth. It would be a great video to watch before starting the play.
  
  

Nectar In A Sieve by Kamala Markandaya

• The Foul and Fascinating World of Tanning Skins This YouTube video from National Geographic introduces viewers to a traditional tannery in Morocco showing how leather is created. This video also from National Geographic titled: Inside an Indian Tannery looks at what a modern industrial Indian tannery looks like.  

• An Introduction To India This introduction to India from National Geographic for Kids touches on the culture, geography and history of the nation. 

• Nectar In A Sieve This site from Course Hero introduces students to the novel and provides them with detailed chapter summaries. This infographic provides a great visual summary of the work which might be useful to preview before starting to read. 

• Summary of Nectar In A Sieve This site from LitCharts is similar to SparkNotes and provides a detailed summary of the work. 

• Vocabulary List for Nectar In A Sieve This interactive site contains vocabulary flashcards for Kamala Markandaya's Nectar In A Sieve.

Sir Gawain & The Green Knight 

• Sir Gawain & The Green Knight This BBC site introduces readers to plot of the Arthurian poem through 6 short animated videos. This would be a great site to use in order to build background knowledge prior to introducing EL students the ancient text. 

• The Myth of Gawain and the Green Knight This short TedED video introduces viewers to Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. 

• The Origin of Sir Gawain & The Green Knight This simplified text version of Sir Gawain introduces EL students to the opening extract of the myth. 

• SparkNotes This site provides a detailed summary of the work. (Also check out this site from LitCharts).

Math

10 Free Online Math Tools Every Teacher Should Know About - These interactive tools enable students to visualize mathematical principles and tackle problems in practical, tangible ways using digital manipulatives. 

11 Ways to Make Math Instruction More Accessible to English-Learners - This article presents some strategies and scaffolds to help EL students be successful in the math classroom. (Additional articles in this 3 part series can be found at: Math Is Also A Foreign Language to English-Learners & Math Might Be A Universal Language But Don't Teach It That Way). 

Four Strategies to Help English Learners Master New Math Skills - This article looks at four strategies to incorporate into daily lessons to help EL students master new math skills. 

Instructional Materials & Glossaries - Looking for translations of academic terms in different subject areas? Check out this excellent site. Included are glossaries in many languages for English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.

Interactive Lessons & Math Skills from PBS - These lessons introduce basic math concepts using simple terms and vocabulary to students in grades 3-5 & 6-8. They might also be useful for high school students needing review of specific math principles. 

List of Math Cognates - The language of this list is Spanish/English.

Math Drills - Math-Drills.com includes over 70,000 free math worksheets that may be used to help students learn math and are available on a broad range of topics including number sense, arithmetic, pre-algebra, geometry, measurement, money concepts and much more. (You will need to create a free teacher account in order to be able to use it). 

Math Instruction for English Language Learners - Learn how to make math lessons more accessible to English learners by building background knowledge, increasing student language production, and explicitly teaching academic language.

Math & Science YouTube Channels - This site provides a curated and extensive list of math and science YouTube channels.

Math TedED Videos - This TedEd playlist has links to several short videos about math.

Teacher's Guide To Teaching Mathematics For English Learners

Teachers Pay Teachers: Free Math Resources - These free teacher resources can be used to help EL students master basic and advanced math skills. There is a button at the top of the page that can be used to filter by grade level. 

Science
10 Websites for Science Teachers - This curated list complied by a professor of science includes everything from teaching resources for the nature of science and authentic field journals to wacky videos. While not specifically geared to EL students, it contains useful websites that can help all students explore complex science concepts. 

15 Terrific Websites for Science - From biology to chemistry to physics, these science-oriented websites will help your students learn more about the world around them; they'll make observations, notice patterns, and get important information about plants, animals, and people. Whether they're playing with genetic simulations, designing solutions to combat climate change, exploring videos of weather phenomena, or engaging in authentic citizen science, students can use these sites to engage in practices and skills crucial for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

ELL Strategies for Science Instruction - Learn how to make science lessons more accessible to English language learners. This article offers tips, resources, and related videos, as well as featured strategies from our ELL Strategy Library.

Instructional Materials & Glossaries - Looking for translations of academic terms in different subject areas? Check out this excellent site. Included are glossaries in many languages for English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.

Math & Science YouTube Channels - This site provides a curated and extensive list of math and science YouTube channels.

Resources for Lesson Plans for Science - Explore natural phenomena and scientific practices with videos, lesson plans, and interactive tools. Search by grade level and topic to find the perfect activities to enrich your science class.

Science Instruction for ELLs - Science can provide exciting opportunities for students to make discoveries and use their language skills, especially through inquiry-based lessons. This section offers strategies, resources, and guidance for helping ELLs succeed in science. 

Science & Technology TedED Videos - This TedEd playlist has links to several short videos about science & technology.

Using ELL Strategies in the Science Classroom - This article explains how science teachers can use ELL strategies to help students have a better grasp of the vocabulary of science.

Virtual Science Teachers - These ready to use interactive virtual science lessons introduce students to various concepts in many areas of science, including the earth, physical and life sciences. Materials are presented in an easily accessible text format that will benefit EL students. 

U.S. History & Government

American History for English Learners

Civics for ESL Students

Explore The Bill of Rights - In this interactive lesson, students will explore the individual rights and liberties protected by the Constitution’s first 10 amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, and understand why the Framers prioritized these rights as a way to limit government power. Follow this with a lesson Exploring The Constitutional Amendments Since The Bill of Rights. 

Explore The Declaration of Independence - In this interactive lesson, students are guided through a close reading and analysis of the Declaration of Independence, one of the nation’s founding documents. 

Explore The US Constitution - In this interactive lesson, students will read and analyze the U.S. Constitution. Beginning with the Constitutional Convention, and followed by a close reading of most of this founding document, students will gain an understanding of the structure and purpose of the Constitution. Pair with the Constitution in Plain English to give your students a comprehensive introduction to this important document. 

Government Declassified - This TedEd playlist has links to several short videos about American Government & History. (Another TedED playlist for Social Studies videos in general can be found at this link). 

How ELLs Can Be An Asset In History Class - These strategies support newly arrived high school English language learners and encourage them to share their own histories.

iCivics If you are looking for videos, games and webquests to support Civics instruction in your classroom, this nonpartisan site from iCivics has it all. 

Instructional Materials & Glossaries - Looking for translations of academic terms in different subject areas? Check out this excellent site. Included are glossaries in many languages for English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.

Social Studies Instruction for ELLS - This site is a compilation of six articles to help ELLs develop background knowledge and

enhance comprehension in Social Studies. For even more tips, check out this resources. 

The Three Branches of Government - In this interactive lesson supporting literacy skills in U.S. history and civics, students learn about the three branches of the United States government. Students explore the powers that the Constitution assigns to each branch—legislative, executive, and judicial—and how the three branches work together.