Language Arts Instruction for ELLs from Colorin Colorado
Reading Strategies from More Than English
Writing Strategies from More Than English
Vocabulary games: Use vocabulary games like flashcards, word association, or word matching games to help students learn and remember new vocabulary.
Collaborative writing: Have students work in pairs or small groups to write a story or essay, encouraging them to use their English skills to communicate effectively with their peers.
Reading comprehension exercises: Provide reading passages or stories at the appropriate level for your students, and have them answer questions to test their comprehension.
Pronunciation drills: Work with students to help them improve their pronunciation of English words, by drilling specific sounds or practicing tongue twisters.
Grammar exercises: Provide grammar exercises to help students practice their understanding of English grammar, such as verb tenses or sentence structures.
Creative writing prompts: Provide prompts for creative writing, such as writing a short story or a descriptive paragraph, to encourage students to use their English skills in a creative way.
Language games: Use language games like word puzzles, crosswords, or hangman to help students practice vocabulary and spelling.
Debate or discussion topics: Provide debate or discussion topics to encourage students to practice their speaking and listening skills in English.
Role play or drama activities: Have students work in pairs or small groups to practice role play or drama activities, using English to communicate with each other.
Multimedia projects: Have students work on multimedia projects such as creating a video or a digital story, using English to write scripts, record narration, or edit videos.