Set up a Microsoft Translate virtual room to 'chat' or message ELLs on STEP 1-3 quickly and easily in their home language.  No phone numbers needed.   Oral or written messages translate between multiple languages, so many students can be part of the conversation.

Simply websites for ELLs on STEPS 2-4 and share simplified text with students using the Google Read & Write Simplify Tool

• How to use Simplify Tool

Provide information, lessons or math work in a Google Doc (not a PDF) so students can translate the document

• How to use Translate Tool in Google Docs

Provide opportunities for students to read levelled texts online in their home language.  Look here for more ideas.

• World Stories (k-6)

• Unite For Literacy (k-3)

• Reading A-Z (k-4)

• Levelled Financial Literacy Texts by ERGO (intermediate - senior)

• Bow Valley - ESL Literacy Readers (secondary)

Use home languages - Students can work in their home language and then provide content in a Google Doc 

• How to use translate tool in Google Docs

YouTube - add translated subtitles to videos 

• - How to video

Google Translate Extension from the Chrome Store -

• How to get started video

•  How to use video

Britannica School Research - offers levelled texts and a translate tool.  Prevents students from 'getting lost' on a web search.

• How to video use translate tool