Around The Web In ESL/EFL/ELL

 

Eight 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 2021.

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In addition, look for our book on teaching ELLs, which was published in the Spring of 2018 and learn about our new book.

Here are this week’s choices:

ELL students could watch this video and then talk and write about what they saw:

Do’s and Don’ts: Designing for Formative Assessment: A Key to Improving Learning for Multilingual Learners is from EL Success Forum.

North Carolina Lawmakers Recognize School Setting Newcomer Kids Up for Success https://t.co/WLh80uM6eo

— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) July 2, 2023

I’m adding this next tweet to The Best Posts On Looking At Our Students Through The Lens Of Assets & Not Deficits:

What Does Equity Really Mean for Multilingual Learners? https://t.co/9jnChVKjP9 via @ASCD

— Kathy Renfrew (@KRScienceLady) June 30, 2023

Something to keep in mind as you plan for next year. https://t.co/SE5o6gjCZb

— Jana Echevarria, PhD (@Jechev) June 30, 2023

Students could watch this short video and talk and write about what they saw. ALERT – it includes farting, which adolescents will love 🙂

📢 #DidYouKnow the median state-level graduation rate for #ELs was 69%? Explore the latest fact sheet update from #OELA for insights on EL #graduation rates compared to all students, national graduation rates & states w/ notable changes.

Learn more: https://t.co/YtQ9xGaMYe pic.twitter.com/VOT60Xv04h

— ASKNCELA1 (@ASKNCELA1) July 3, 2023

So many of our Hmong refugee students were given arbitrary “official” birthdates when they entered the U.S. —- I Grew Up Not Knowing My Birthday https://t.co/AL3Vf4NF44 #uncategorized #feedly

— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) July 4, 2023

Leadership For Welcoming Newcomer Students is from The Internationals Network. I’m adding it to THE BEST RESOURCES TO HELP EDUCATORS TEACH ELL NEWCOMERS.