Teaching Authentic Academic Language Using Podcast Lessons
Guest post by Robbi Holdreith, a middle school ELL teacher and coordinator at Sojourner Truth Academy in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this specific…
Read MoreTeaching English Language Learners Remotely Using Listenwise
English language learners (ELs) may need extra support when learning remotely, as many do not regularly hear English spoken at home. Listenwise…
Read MorePodcast & Video Lessons for State Assessment Prep: CAASPP, ELPAC, TELPAS, WIDA, and More
Are you seeking to improve your listening scores on the SBAC, CAASPP, ELPAC, ILEARN, English I and II assessments, TELPAS, WIDA, or…
Read MoreCelebrating Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month
There is no better time to celebrate the culture and accomplishments of Latino and Hispanic communities than National Hispanic Heritage Month (September…
Read MoreUplifting Student Voices in the Classroom with Listenwise
Student engagement is key to building a safe, positive school culture that increases achievement, fosters creativity and community, and decreases boredom, alienation,…
Read MorePlanned Speaking Practice
Interaction, oral language, speaking practice, cooperative learning, discussion groups--there are many ways to have students practice speaking and listening using academic language.…
Read MoreMotivation and English Learners
We often focus on literacy and language skills when thinking about what English Learners need to succeed. And certainly that is an…
Read MoreSupporting ELs with Authentic Listening
Teachers around the country are challenged by the growing number of English language learners in their classrooms. The EL population is the…
Read MoreListening with English Learners
By Sam Perez, ESOL Middle School Teacher Boise, Idaho I teach English as a new language to students in grades 6, 7,…
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