Two 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 2016 – So Far.
Here are this week’s choices:
Many Reclassified ELLs Still Need English-Language Support, Study Finds is from Education Week. I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Learning About The Ins & Outs Of Reclassifying ELLs.
ESSA’s impact on English Language Learners: What we know so far is from ELLevation. I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Learning How The Every Student Succeeds Act Affects English Language Learners.
25 ideas for using audio scripts in the ELT classroom is from the English Language Teaching Global Blog. I’m adding it to The Best Listening Sites For English Language Learners.
The British Council has a nice collection of Word Games. I’m adding it to The Best Sites Where ELL’s Can Learn Vocabulary.
Programs and Services for High School English Learners in Public School Districts: 2015–16 is a new report from the National Center for Education Statistics. You can read a summary at Ed Week.
Teach ELLs to Deconstruct Writing Prompts is by Tan Huynh.
TESOL to Host International Summit on the Future of English Learning is from Ed Week.
The On The Same Page blog has a simple lesson to use with this great video. It’s called Guess what is being advertised. I’m adding it to The Best Popular Movies/TV Shows For ESL/EFL.
I’m adding the next two tweets to The Best Resources On Assisting ELLs With Special Needs – Help Me Find More:
Are ELLs being over identified for specific learning disabilities? #WIDA2016 Gottlieb/Willner pic.twitter.com/2x3wlRboJA
— Leslie Morris (@eslgirl) October 14, 2016
Points to ponder if it’s language or a disability…or maybe even both. #WIDA2016 #wcpsmd pic.twitter.com/eca9g4qxQk
— Paula Moore (@Mme_Moore) October 13, 2016
Love this quote! #WIDA2016 @WIDAConsortium pic.twitter.com/GHNcuRkoD0
— Sarah (@ESLisfun2day) October 14, 2016
The 3 Roles of #ESL Tr by @johnwolfe3rd & me @MPSGloEd #Advocacy4ELs @DStaehrFenner @Larryferlazzo @MELEdConference https://t.co/0YVgG86kox
— Rita Platt (@ritaplatt) October 15, 2016
This would be a fun video to show English Language Learners and have them describe what they see:
if anyone needs me I’ll be watching this video for the rest of the year pic.twitter.com/5i49lblJdc
— chase🎃 (@sprinkIing) October 13, 2016
Common errors for Spanish speakers learning English. #wida2016 #wcpsmd pic.twitter.com/7cDeVHy9ec
— Paula Moore (@Mme_Moore) October 13, 2016
I’m adding these two tweets to The Best Sites For Learning Strategies To Teach ELL’s In Content Classes:
Ideas for modifying a social studies test. #WIDA2016 (Leave 3 blanks for 3 words, double space, and more in pic below). #wcpsmd pic.twitter.com/KKDESeDWpR
— Paula Moore (@Mme_Moore) October 13, 2016
Modification ideas for ELs. #WIDA2016 #wcpsmd pic.twitter.com/Sxmk3KE12K
— Paula Moore (@Mme_Moore) October 13, 2016
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