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Tips for using task cards with ESL students. Ways to help newcomer ELLs speak, listen, read, and write with a non intimidating beginner activity. Ways to integrate these cards into the classroom and how students benefit and are able to expand vocabulary. #esl #teachingesl #ELLs #newcomers

What are language functions? LFs are the "reasons" we use language; it's our purpose, or goal, when we express ourselves. Perhaps we want to express our needs or wants, explain a process, describe an experience, or persuade someone to do something. Whatever the purpose, we use language to perform these functions. Examples of Language Functions: -express wants/needs -sequence -compare/contrast -opinion -persuade -inform -describe -analyze -cause/effect -summarize -ask questions Students use…

Free ELL Newcomer Welcome Kit: Filled with checklists, survival word flashcards, lesson plans, and materials for the first few weeks of a newcomers English journey. #ellnewcomers, #eslnewcomers, #nonenglishstudents #ellnewcomerkit #eslactivities #eslwelcomekit #eslteaching #eslclassroom #eslintheclassroom #noenglishstudent #nonenglishspeakingstudent

A glance at ESL instruction with beginning English learners. This post shares ESOL activities for reading, writing, phonics and vocabulary.

Do you set academic goals with your students? What about language goals for your English learners? I compare goal setting with creating a road map. We are at point A and need to get to Point B. So, we identify and target an area of need, then systematically work towards improving that area, tracking progress along the way. For students, this "road map" provides purpose. They know WHAT they need to do AND identify specific steps for getting there. Let's look at how setting specific language…

The start to the school year for newcomer ELLs can be overwhelming and nerve-wracking. It is our job to set them up with tools to help them feel comfortable exploring a new language in a

Post sight words and vocabulary words around the room to help ELLs. When you display vocabulary and sight words, this will help ELLs learn new words.

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

There are certain times during the school day, particularly during Language Arts, when students are working independently to build their reading and writing skills. So what meaningful activities can newcomers work on during this time? Here are 4 suggestions that beginning English learners can do , that require little to no support from the teacher.

As a teacher of English Language Learners, I share my top 5 favorite "go-to" resources for planning lessons and teaching ELLs.