ESL Programs/Lessons
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The CAFE Book – A Review for ESL Teachers
Move beyond guided reading groups to take the next step in best practices for teaching literacy in this how-to manual for daily reading assessment and instruction. more...
Geography Lesson Plan for Primary ESL Classes
A social studies lesson plan for English language learners that integrates vocabulary development and the geography concepts of village, town, and city. more...
Testing Accommodations for ESL Students
NCLB requires that ELLs be provided accommodations when taking content assessments. Find out which accommodations are most responsive to and appropriate for ESL students. more...
Scaffolding Math Problem Solving for ELLs
Try these strategies to help elementary English language learners read and understand what is being asked in math word problems. more...
ESL Teaching Activities Using the 100 Chart
These tips and suggestions for using the 100 chart focus on ways k-3 teachers can help ESL students build math vocabulary and strengthen their number sense. more...
Adapting Math Story Problems for ESL Students
Strategies for writing math story problems that ESL students can understand and tips for scaffolding problem solving for English language learners. more...
Supporting ESL Students in Inclusive Classrooms
Tips and suggestions for helping English language learners succeed in regular education classrooms. How to help ELLs understand when teaching in the content areas. more...
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These ideas are for ESL kindergarten teachers looking for more music, movement, and other activities to use in the classroom. more...
These free resources and strategies are for ESL teachers to use in the classroom during Christmas. more...
ESL Technology Teaching Strategies
By: Sophia Russell
This article encompasses fun, creative techniques involving technology that ESL teachers can use to accelerate English attainment among absolute beginners more...
ESL Teaching Strategies - Absolute Beginners
By: Sophia Russell
This article encompasses five creative techniques ESL teachers can use to accelerate English attainment among absolute beginners from introductory to follow up lessons more...
These free resources and strategies are for ESL teachers interested in teaching their students more about the American and Canadian Thanksgiving holidays. more...
Review Vocabulary With ESL Baseball Game Lesson
Predictable pre-test games can render a class bored. Playing ESL baseball not only gives students insight into American culture, but helps them stay alert to review. more...
These activities for ESL teachers are intended to help increase students' listening skills and improve comprehension. more...
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