Lesson Ideas
Looking for a 1-Pager SIOP® Lesson Planning Checklist? Click here to download your own copy: www.tinyurl.com/SIOPLPChecklist
ML Summit: Ways to Have Students Share Their Stories. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YrKfYzo3M660mzWOE1XJSENM_mBis0Ovsho-hFs7-Wg/edit?usp=sharing
10 Minimalist Activities: https://breakoutenglish.com/blog/minimal-materials/?fbclid=IwAR2YWNH0UuCx7m8Z1WrAy6lyFh-u9uAqJdYmPjqGGBh0Z4-7Iw3x0nypE24
(Note: I would change the name of "Pass the Bomb" to another name to avoid triggering students who have experienced bombing.)
Alberta EL resources: Benchmarks, Strategies and Resources for Teachers of English Language Learners
https://www.learnalberta.ca/content/eslapb/index.html?fbclid=IwAR3q8TE8SmpLcO_x7KkdYflOsHzNcRftPkbYs_pBia3DQFHmBvwg6vE0TvU
Places with free resources
Grammar Bytes I love the Powerpoints because the graphics are more geared to HS or adult. Preview bec/ their are sometimes drinking or dating references.
Great books for beginners. https://globalaccess.bowvalleycollege.ca/learners/readers.php
BogglesworldESL.com
University of Nebraska INTERNATIONAL COALITION FOR MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION AND EQUITY
Geared toward older or adult learners
Favorite Free Flashcard Sites:
MES-English.com (Free) Go to website, click "flashcards" at the top. Click topic you want in the sidebar. I print "large" for classroom use, and handout for students.
Twinkl.com (Some free some pay but it is only $5 a month. )
Using Music or Video Clips
****Please preview all material before showing in class. Sites may contain content not appropriate for school!
Collections of Shorts:
Larry Ferlazzo's collection: 2023 part 1
Pass it On: (Character, values)
With Lesson Ideas
Book Units Teacher: WOW. ELA topics (theme, comp/contrast, plot...)
Picnicenglish
http://kierandonaghy.com/seven-best-short-films-elt-students/
https://blog.nfb.ca/blog/2019/04/15/5-short-films-to-use-in-the-esl-classroom/
https://www.literaturedaydreams.com/5-super-cool-short-films-your-ela-students-will-love/
https://www.fluentu.com/blog/english/learn-english-with-short-movies/
http://www.awalkinthechalk.com/2017/02/teach-reading-comprehension-skills.html
https://www.pinterest.com/indianagirl1/pixar-short-films-for-teaching/
https://digigoodsandprintablesela.com/2020/04/pixar-short-workshops-on-google-slides.html
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:pixar+shorts/Price-Range/Free
Website with lessons using video clips: https://allatc.wordpress.com/
https://www.slideshare.net/JanessaMaeDalimocon2/literary-devices-109593836
Videos that directly teach Vocabulary or Grammar
8 ways to use Youtube:
https://peacheypublications.com/8-youtube-tools-to-help-learn-english?fbclid=IwAR2UkiEDOvVhhNo0t-XTG_p39MB5GmED3oERDcty2AU0G1h4XXWeaxHhc2k
Anchor Charts I Like.
(Please note, often photos of these are shared on the web. I do my best to find original creator. If it is not noted and you know the source, please let me know.
Pictures sources
https://pics4learning.com/ Pics4Learning is a curated image library that is safe and free for education. Teachers and students can use the copyright-friendly photos and illustrations for classroom projects, web sites, videos, portfolios, or any other projects in an educational setting.
Websites with online books in multiple languages.
Uniteforliteracy.com
Vocabulary : 7 Helpful Vocabulary Websites by The Confident Teacher.