Around The Web In ESL/EFL/ELL

I’ve started a somewhat 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:

Creating Text Dependent Questions for ELLs: Examples for 6th-8th Grade is from Common Core and ELLs. I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Learning About Common Core Standards & English Language Learners.

An Immigrant’s Dream for a Better Life is a New York Times slideshow.

Teaching the English Language Learner in the Social Studies Classroom is from Glencoe. I’m adding it to The Best Sites For Learning Strategies To Teach ELL’s In Content Classes.

What the Rising Popularity in Dual Language Programs Could Mean for Dual Language Learners is from Ed Central.

Interesting 2 read she used 2 b ESL tutor: Want to change the world? Bill and Melinda Gates say to study it first: http://t.co/2K7T4Tzxma

— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) January 24, 2015

How to start writing ELT materials for publishers describes and provides a link to a free ebook on the topic. I’m adding it to So, You Want To Write A Book? Here’s The Best Advice…

Useful IELTS Websites is from Lizzie Pinard. IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System. Lizzie has also published My Top 10 Resources for Teaching IELTS.

Micro Writing: Writing to learn in ESL is from ELT Connect. I’m adding it to The Best Posts On Writing Instruction.

How to Help Our Learners Discover English is from Gallery Languages. I’m adding it to The Best Resources About Inductive Learning & Teaching.