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Suggestions for Helping Newcomers:
Write it down
Send written work home with clear instructions for parents
Get students using Raz-Kids or Starfall
Native Language dictionary
Google translate (or iTranslate app)
Talk slowly
Use visuals
Explain things in context
Repeat key information
Test main concepts only
Label things in classroom
Use fewer words
Simplify vocabulary and grammar
Try to connect with other speakers of student’s native language
Includes:
Interpreter and Translation Request Forms
Live Binder for Working with ELLs
EL Guide to Supporting English Language Learners (ELLs)
Student Friendly WIDA Can Do Descriptors by grade level
Scaffold and Strategy Ideas
ESL at Home Grades K-8, Weeks 1-4 - These are a set of activities that can be completed without technology. Activities are translated into Spanish, Portuguese, Somali, Arabic, Chinese, and French.
My "go to" website for strategies to help ELLs!
My "go to" website for strategies to help ELLs!
This is the website our EL program uses for their academic language vocabulary.
This is the website our EL program uses for their academic language vocabulary.
Join this course on Canvas! There are excellent resources and lesson ideas for ELLs to match the EL curriulum (only grades 3-5 right now). This is not a link.
Join this course on Canvas! There are excellent resources and lesson ideas for ELLs to match the EL curriulum (only grades 3-5 right now). This is not a link.
Interactive language development especially suited for elementary grades. Request FREE access during remote learning!
Interactive language development especially suited for elementary grades. Request FREE access during remote learning!
FREE virtual resources for educators for the rest of the school year!
FREE virtual resources for educators for the rest of the school year!
A multilanguage family engagement platform that helps you engage with your families, keep connected with your students, and get the most critical information out to your communities.
A multilanguage family engagement platform that helps you engage with your families, keep connected with your students, and get the most critical information out to your communities.
Have a conversation in two languages and hear your voice translated instantly. This is great to use with newcomers in your classroom.
Have a conversation in two languages and hear your voice translated instantly. This is great to use with newcomers in your classroom.
Newsela takes authentic content from the world's most trusted providers and turn it into learning materials that are classroom ready. Includes articles on different reading levels that will keep EL students doing grade level content, but reading on their level.
Newsela takes authentic content from the world's most trusted providers and turn it into learning materials that are classroom ready. Includes articles on different reading levels that will keep EL students doing grade level content, but reading on their level.
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