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 2017 – 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 next book on teaching ELLs, which will be published in the Spring of 2018.
Here are this week’s choices:
Sesame Street Book Builder is a simple “Choose Your Own Adventure” interactive accessible to ELLs. I’m adding it to The Best Places To Read & Write “Choose Your Own Adventure” Stories.
Peer Teaching Through Expert Groups is a video from The Teaching Channel that showcases an ELL classroom. I’m adding it to The Best Posts On Helping Students Teach Their Classmates — Help Me Find More.
The Coolest Thing I Saw at BETT Today! is a post by Richard Byrne where he gives an update on the Microsoft Translator. You can read my previous related posts at The Best Sites For Learning About Google Translate & Other Forms Of Machine Translation.
The Smithsonian Learning Lab has some nice ideas on how to use images in lessons. I’m adding it to The Best Ways To Use Photos In Lessons.
The National Shortage of ELL Teachers Has Caught the Eye of Congress might be more accurately titled “…Caught the Eye of Democrats in Congress.” It’s from Ed Week, and it’s good to know what’s going on, but don’t hold your breath waiting for something to happen.
Extending the Silence is from Edutopia. I’m adding it to The Best Resources On The Idea Of “Wait Time”
Finding the Sweet Spot for English Learner Reclassification is from New America. I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Learning About The Ins & Outs Of Reclassifying ELLs.
I’m adding this next tweet to The Best Ways To Use Photos In Lessons:
Google Drawings invites #ELLs to engage w/content & authentically use langauge. It’s an effective tool for learning throughout #k12 . https://t.co/mlJcco3yfx #eal #esl #ell #eld #esol #tesol #ellchat #edtech. Gracias, #classygraphics pic.twitter.com/jma4J6k2Sk
— Tan Huynh (@TanELLclassroom) January 26, 2018
This resource looks like it could be very helpful:
A handy checklist of ESL writing activities easily adaptable to MFL https://t.co/rioTChM2CD #mfltwitterati #langchat via @gianfrancocont9
— Steve Smith (@spsmith45) January 25, 2018
I’m adding this tweet to The Best Resources For Teaching The Next Generation Science Standards To English Language Learners:
This is how teachers plan at @mcegators @katyisd @KatyOOL Note the gestures, TPR, chants and poems! Great for all students but awesome for #ELLs So much fun!! pic.twitter.com/FAQovrTNCj
— 🌍 v a l e n t i n a g o n z a l e z (@ValentinaESL) January 23, 2018
Just because a #DualLanguage #teacher is #bilingual & #biliterate does not mean she/he knows how teach literacy in both program languages. Similarities/Differences – a good start. Below is a Spanish-English example. How does this impact #literacy/#biliteracy instruction? Share! pic.twitter.com/EzCzQWgWjV
— Dr. José Medina (@JoseMedinaJr89) January 24, 2018
Hey friends! If you love the #7steps 7⃣🚶🏾♂️📖as much as I do…check this out https://t.co/pFmhxULlia#ELLs #ESL #katyool pic.twitter.com/EBrbG1y32M
— 🌍 v a l e n t i n a g o n z a l e z (@ValentinaESL) January 23, 2018
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