Online Resources
For Teachers:
Colorin Colorado: Information on best practices
Encyclopedia Britannica: Ask your school librarian for access and training on the translate and audio functions
English Club: Teaching tips and worksheets
Florida Center for Reading Research: Literacy centers for early elementary
Lanternfish: Worksheets and flashcards
ListenWise: Activities to build listening comprehension
NewsELA: Articles on current events at a variety of reading levels
ReadWorks: Text with comprehension questions at many levels
For Students and Families:
BrainPop ESL: Grammar and vocabulary activities (login: nrsd4 / password: abc)
DuoLingo: Direct instruction in English, using a student's home language
Encyclopedia Britannica: If you go to your school's library website, you can access Encyclopedia Britannica in Spanish. There are resources on countless topics in Spanish. There are also videos and other pictures to support the text.
Go to your school's library website: Sawyer, Mary Rowlandson, Luther Burbank, Center, Hale, High School
- Look for "databases and websites" or "online resources."
- Click subscription databases.
- Scroll down to Britannica Escolar.
ESL-Bits: Audio books for ELs at fast and slow speeds, for middle and high school students
Google Translate: Copy and paste documents, lessons, or websites for an instant translation (note that it may contain errors)
Raz-Kids: Books read aloud for younger grades, check for availability at your school
USA Learns: Free English learning and citizenship course for adults
YouTube: Many books are read aloud here.