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ESL Strategies for Literature Response Journals

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

ESL teachers can help English language learners build communication skills while improving reading comprehension as they scaffold literature response journaling. more...

Literature Discussion Prompts for ESL Students

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

Providing open-ended reading response prompts can help ESL students participate more fully in literature discussions and improve their comprehension. more...

Anchor Charts Help Scaffold ESL Math Learning

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

Work with English language learner to create math anchor charts. Teach strategies for using both commercial and class-made math visuals as interactive reference tools. more...

Anchor Charts Support ESL Literacy Instruction

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

Learn how to create and use anchor charts to help English language learners become better readers. Strategies help ESL students improve decoding and comprehension skills. more...

Use Anchor Charts for English Language Learners

In: ESL Materials

Anchor charts provide visuals for ESL students to track their learning and serve as reference tools. Use this teaching strategy to help scaffold ELL learning. more...

Romantic Movies Improve Spanish Language Skills

In: Learning Spanish

A review of Spanish language romance films from Mexico, Spain, Cuba, and Argentina that can help foreign language learners practice listening skills. more...

A Review of How the Irish Invented Slang

In: Language Study (general)

Cassidy's book traces the influence of Irish Gaelic (Gaeilge) on American slang and illustrates the cultural influence of Irish immigrants on the American experience. more...

Strategies to Support ESL Students in Math

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

How to help English language learners develop math concepts while learning English. more...

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