Make a Personal Dictionary
One important tool that most ELLs need is a dual-language picture dictionary. Sometimes we have these in our schools but most of the time we
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Accommodations for ELL Students
Sometimes it is easy to forget about the quiet student in the back corner of your classroom that has a little bit of English. ELL
Open Response Placemat
A big focus lately in our schools has been the open response. I find that students have problems with this. I made this place mat to use
Graphic Organizers with ELL Students
I find that using graphic organizers with ELL students are a great idea. It seems that teaching students to infer is a big focus in
Match, Select and Name
One great reading strategy that I have used with ELD students (students who do not have first language literacy) is called Match, Select and Name.
Take a Stand for Justice 1.2
I love using great books to teach about rich ideas. This book is another one of my favourites. For the first part in this series
Big Idea: Take a Stand for Justice 1.1
This book was one of the first books I ever read with a class to explore social justice and diversity issues; and I have loved
Assessment and Evaluation for ELLs
As an ESL teacher questions always arise about ways to assess and evaluate ELL students. Assessment and Evaluation for ELLs Many ELL students require a
My New BFF: Assessment for Learning
Assessment for Learning is my new BFF. I have just completed a teacher inquiry on this topic while completing additional qualifications. What an eye-opener. I
Presentation Skills for ELLs: Hear the Silent Speak
Many ELL students go through a silent period in the classroom. This can be a difficult time for teachers when they are trying to assess
Why Blog?
I have been considering starting a blog for many reasons. I have actually started a few, one for my teaching, one for my summer school
