Ell newcomer activities

The main goal of our English language learner (ELL) students is to expose them to the language. That means that our lessons are rooted in teaching vocabulary words that will help students understand the words they’re hearing, reading, and writing. Unfortunately, if we only teach students vocabulary words we are doing them a disservice. Why is that? you ask – well we have to teach ELL Newcomer students how to use the words too. Read more on the blog here!

Getting a new student can be difficult, especially when they don't speak any English! Click here to read about how I catch up students who arrive after August. #ESL #EFL #ELL #Newcomers #middleschool #highschool

Newcomer students receive some support from an ELD (English Language Development) teacher in most elementary schools. The majority of their time is spent in their grade level classroom. Here are some strategies for supporting a newcomer student both in their grade level classroom and areas to focus on during targeted language development lessons. Create a

Need some practical ways to get your English Language Learners speaking, listening, reading, and writing? Especially those newcomers and beginners? This blog post talks about ways to incorporate vocabulary and get your ELLs speaking using task cards. Includes activities, strategies, ideas and benefits of using them to support your teaching. #esl #eslbeginners #eslnewcomers #eslstrategies #eslactivities #eslteaching

What is Oral Language? Oral Language skills are an important component of language development. It is made up of at least five key components (Moats 2010) including phonological skills, pragmatics, syntax, morphological skills, and vocabulary. Students need opportunities throughout the day to practice their speaking and listening skills. For English Language Learners this is particularly important

Your English Language Learners will love these ESL First Day Activities! Great for upper elementary ESL, middle school ESL, or high school ESL!

Have they added ELL newcomers to your class and you need fun vocabulary activities in your curriculum just for them? Start your lesson plans with this packet of print-and-go, nearly independent worksheets and activities, to increase their new vocabulary in your lessons, and keep them engaged and communicating with confidence! WIDA aligned Packet includes ESL picture cards, worksheets, and activities in all 4 domains of ESOL, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Also includes: ✅About me…

English Language Learners benefit from easy access to sight words and from seeing vocabulary words in many places. It is important to refer to word walls and other labels to help students get into the habit of using them. Here are some ways to display words around your classroom to support ELLs. Interactive Word Walls

Are you looking for lesson plan ideas that incorporate all four language domains for your kindergarten and 1st grade English learners? I have a weekly system that makes ELD lesson planning easier, provides quality lessons and keeps students engaged throughout the year. Check out this blog post!

Scope and Sequence for teaching ESL Grammar