Five years ago I began this regular feature where I share a few posts and resources from around the Web related to ESL/EFL or to language in general that have caught my attention.
You might also be interested in The Best Resources, Articles & Blog Posts For Teachers Of ELLs In 2018 – So Far and The Best Resources, Articles & Blog Posts For Teachers Of ELLs In 2017 – Part Two. Also, check out A Collection Of My Best Resources On Teaching English Language Learners.
In addition, look for our new book on teaching ELLs, which was published in the Spring of 2018.
Here are this week’s choices:
Creating and Sequencing Text-Dependent Questions to Support English Language Learners is from Achieve The Core.
Listening is the Black Sheep of Language Learning Skills is from Transparent Language. I’m adding it to The Best Ideas To Help Students Become Better Listeners — Contribute More.
PATTERNS FIRST – HOW I TEACH LEXICOGRAMMAR (PART 1) is by DR GIANFRANCO CONTI.
There’s Nothing Wrong With Black English is from The Atlantic.
English-Learners Are a Diverse Group. How Can Schools Meet Their Needs? is from Ed Week.
‘I Feel Happy to Enter Classes Again’: One Migrant Teen’s Perilous Journey From El Salvador to High School in the U.S. is from The 74.
See America’s New Ellis Island:A South Texas Bus Terminal is from The NY Times. I’m adding it to The Best Sites For Learning About Immigration In The United States.
Nine Box Grid – Modified and Magnified is by Kirsten Foti.
3 Common Mistakes We Make on the 1st Day of School is by Valentina Gonzalez.
I’m adding this tweet to The Best Infographics About Teaching & Learning English As A Second (or Third!) Language:
Free Printable PDF downloads to my infographics here https://t.co/OmrO9yvlsM
These and MUCH more! #ESL #ELL #ELLchat #TESOL pic.twitter.com/u68RW6rfXp— 🌍 ναℓєηтιηα gσηzαℓєz (@ValentinaESL) August 5, 2018
I’m adding this next tweet to The Best Sites For Developing English Conversational Skills:
A fantastic rubric for collaborative conversations. #ellchat_bkclub #eal #esl #ell #eld #esol #tesol #BCTF #k12 #educhat #tesoloz pic.twitter.com/Pyuqqfsr2v
— Tan Huynh (@TanELLclassroom) August 8, 2018
This template could be your new best friend for writing a language objective. Enjoy!@EmilyfranESL @hickoryschools @Southwest_HPS @GCPride @CarolinaTesol @ImagineLearning @BenchmarkEdu @pearson @Brainchil #NCELs18 #ESL pic.twitter.com/f0IWWB5mrQ
— Sheng Yang (@MrsSYang) August 7, 2018
This next tweet shows a great tool to use at conferences:
Build: Following @abrams8brenda co presenter of my new favorite session — vocabulary quest— #TitleIIISymposium #KatyOOL pic.twitter.com/FrUc63dMor
— Karina Vu (@MrsVuTeaches) July 25, 2018
.@MsSalvaC is modeling #QSSSA for educators at #ELLConTX today! A practical tool for #admins to support #teachers & teachers to support #students. pic.twitter.com/wM4BI6tpSG
— Seidlitz Education (@Seidlitz_Ed) July 24, 2018
Breaking News! New #ELLCHAT topics for 8/20-10/29 have been published on our Facebook page. https://t.co/hgDqqg7obK #crsd18ELBC
— Judie Haynes (@judiehaynes) July 24, 2018
New $49 adaptive @duolingo exam seeks a seat at college English testing table https://t.co/OUGDLFFFEA @insidehighered pic.twitter.com/bEAgoFezf2
— Greg Toppo (@gtoppo) July 23, 2018
I’m adding this tweet to The Best Resources For Learning How The Every Student Succeeds Act Affects English Language Learners:
Wondering what ESSA means for ELs? Check out this resource comparing NCLB and ESSA: https://t.co/gKBdR6OqIG #SIOPNC @SIOPModel @PearsonPreK12 pic.twitter.com/RJP6A6CZx6
— The SIOP® Model (@SIOPModel) July 11, 2018
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