TeachersFirst Special Topics Page with ESL/ELL Levels
TeachersFirst Special Topics Page with Resources for ENL (English as New Language) Students
Organizational Tools:
Quizlet Diagram Maker (reviewed here)
Diagrams provide practice activities with options for learning in many different ways
Freeology (reviewed here)
Vocabulary Support:
My Wordle (reviewed here)
Helps to reinforce spelling and word patterns
for example: use to introduce vocabulary in content areas, include words with new spelling patterns, introduce commonly used words
Includes options for English, Spanish, and French
When done with a partner, provides peer support
Puts ELL on a level playing field with other students since all are trying to solve the wordle together
Create personalized vocabulary lists for students to listen to and practice English words and phrases
News in Levels (reviewed here)
Use these short leveled audio articles for students to learn English and respond to short comprehension questions
Encourage students to complete 2 articles a day with the goal of advancing in levels of English proficiency
Read and Write for Google Chrome
Share with ELL students to use to assist in understanding text
Ask them to use the tools to highlight information or words they don't understand so that this information can be taught specifically
Use the writing tools to assist ELL students as they check for incorrect grammar, proper spelling, and verb tense.
English Reverso Dictionary (reviewed here)
ESL Games World (reviewed here)
Tools with built-in support for ELL students:
Rewordify (reviewed here)
Paste text to simplify the reading content for ELL students as a way to build confidence yet still offer curriculum-based content
Learn English Kids (reviewed here)
Share this site as a support activity for students to study English at home
Learn English Feel Good (reviewed here)
Use the provided worksheets and activities to assess students' understanding of English and to provide the appropriate level of practice to learn new skills
Hungry for English (reviewed here)
Use this video playlist for students to watch the video series that starts with basic English and teaches verbs, nouns, countries, and more. This link provides support through engaging videos that let students see and hear the English language. Students can rewind and play as often as desired.
Mathematical Thinking for English Language Learners (reviewed here)
These worksheets offer math lessons in both English and Spanish; this allows educators to provide the same lesson and content to students speaking both languages. In addition, vocabulary terms are included in the activities. Use this model as a reminder to provide specific instruction in vocabulary when teaching any content or subject area.
Use Google Translate for many uses. Translate documents and worksheets as needed, translate images such as infographics for students to view in their native language, and translate websites to make content available for all students.
CommonLIt (reviewed here)
CommonLit is a wonderful resource for finding and sharing reading material and lessons for students of all reading levels and abilities. Most of the content can be easily translated into many different languages. When providing support for students to learn English, use the Guided Reading Mode to keep materials from overwhelming students. This option guides students through the included questions, and text is revealed as students answer questions correctly and multiple attempts are allowed. Guiding questions are not scored.