8th Grade EFL - ESL - ELD Google Apps

Enhance your English Second Language (ESL) curriculum with these 5 practical resources focused on hobbies, pastimes, sports, events and locations. These engaging activities are designed to reinforce basic vocabulary related to planning activities and events with friends. The resource promotes conversation and expands core vocabulary through the "question of the day." It encourages creativity with skits, writing prompts and project ideas centered around favorite activities and location. With minimal prep needed, this resource offers activities to practice vocabulary both orally and in writing. Perfect for whole class discussions, partner activities, or substitute plans.

Resource 1:

Start your ESL class off each day with a Question of the day. It is a great way to get students talking and help you to establish a low stress routine. This ESL resource works as either a daily warm up or bell ringer activities.

Included:

- Teacher overview

-New vocabulary with engaging images

-Over 55 suggestions for "Question of the day"  

-Writing or project ideas 

Vocabulary:

Sports, activities and hobbies

Clothing

Present tense verbs 

Weather and calendar questions

Resource 2:

This resource offers a variety of engaging activities from worksheets for practicing key vocabulary to speaking opportunities through a class survey, discussion templates, and skits, your students will have ample chances to develop their language skills. They can even showcase their writing by creating personalized descriptions of their pastimes, perfect for presentation on a water bottle design.

Included:

-Teacher overview in Englisih

-Vocabulary list and templates/models to support writing

-Flashcards for many hobbies and pastimes

-Speaking activities (skits, discussion template, "Find someone who...", & class survey)

-Description of games to play with flashcards

-Print and go worksheets for written practice (8 pages)

-Mini- project templates

This "water bottle" mini project activity can be done over several classes, by starting your class each day with a “Question of the day”. Students write down their answers each day to add to their final written project.

Resource 3:

This user-friendly resource facilitates engaging classroom activities using text message conversations and event posters. Featuring fourteen text message conversations that can be easily printed and displayed around the classroom, students fill in tables and a daily schedule while reading each conversation. This can work as a scavenger hunt activity. After students can plan their own ideal week schedule filled with amazing events. Additionally, students will work with six event posters to craft simple skits, answer questions, and design their own event posters, fostering creativity and language proficiency.

Key Features:

• Teacher overview
• 14 text message examples
• 6 event poster examples
• Questions on personal preferences and a skit template
• 6 suggested activities for speaking, reading and writing
• Student handouts for efficient information collection
• Vocabulary list included
• Present tense verbs
• A focus is on question words "How much? Who? Where?"

Be sure to preview the sample card in the pictures for language level reference.

Resource 4: Locations for hobbies

This ESL (English as a second language) resource reviews vocabulary related to common locations, places, or buildings. There are many suggested activities and games to get your students speaking and writing in English.

Included:

-Teacher overview in English with suggested games and activities

-Game suggestions and partner activities (i.e.Cards for I have..Who has...?, Sentence matching, Scoot, memory card game, Twenty questions)

-45 Flashcards of common locations (for games or to display in class)

-5 worksheets to practice new vocabulary (i.e. crosswords, word search, fill in the blank)

-Two skit formats

Resource 5: Scavenger Hunt and Escape Room Task Cards- Location

Included in this Resource:

• Scavenger Hunt: Interactive scavenger hunt activity focused on locations. An activity where students complete sentences by finding the matching answer on another card (e.g., "When I am sick, I go to the ______"). This helps reinforce their understanding of when and why certain locations are visited.
• Escape room task cards: This printable task card activity includes 16 questions about locations. Students race to find the final 4-digit answer! Hang the task cards on the wall, place them on desks, or pass them around. Each answer will be decoded and recorded on a student answer sheet. The task cards are broken down into 4 levels with 4 puzzle types (decoders). Use these task cards for a partner escape room activity, SCOOT, scavenger hunt, or stations. There are countless ways to set it up, allowing students to be out of their seats, moving around, and learning!
• Guess the Location Game: A game where students use four hints (hair, shampoo, scissors, hairstylist) to guess a specific location.
• Mystery Maze Sheet: Students problem solve to find their way out of maze with questions on locations.
• Skit: Students can use the skit outline to build their own conversations in English.

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The Word Collector Vocabulary Activities: Fancy Word of the Week BUNDLE

All the Word Collector Vocabulary Activities in this bundle now include a digital distance learning option in Google Slides™. Please refer to the final 7 pages of each product file for the instructions and links.

Word Collector Activities! Are you looking for engaging AND fancy vocabulary words for a wide range of grade levels? This vocabulary product pairs perfectly with the book The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds and works for students from 4th to 9th grade.

Fancy Vocabulary Words and Activities BUNDLE:

PLEASE READ PRIOR TO PURCHASING THIS FANCY WORDS VOCABULARY BUNDLE: You might be interested in purchasing this vocabulary BUNDLE if you work with multiple levels of students, want to have a variety of fancy vocabulary words to choose from based on the varying needs of your students, or just love fancy vocabulary words and want to have a larger pool of words to choose from. PLEASE NOTE: Level 3 vocabulary words may be too difficult for 3rd-5th grade (unless there is extra support or if you work with very high achieving students).

Please check out each individual vocabulary product links here:

• FANCY VOCABULARY WORD OF THE WEEK {LEVEL ONE}
• FANCY VOCABULARY WORD OF THE WEEK {LEVEL TWO}
• FANCY VOCABULARY WORD OF THE WEEK {LEVEL THREE}

Each product includes half sheet vocabulary poster cards (42 words per product), a few instructional pages, as well as 42 ready-to-use printable pages that correspond to each vocabulary word (per product).

There are a variety of ways you can use this product (introduce 1-3 vocabulary words each week, create a vocabulary booklet at the beginning of the year, or use each vocabulary word as you see fit). This vocabulary product is sure to be challenging for every student in your class!

This BUNDLED FILE includes the following words:

• awkward
• bedazzle
• befuddle
• blubber
• boondoggle
• dilly-dally
• dollop
• doozy
• effervescent
• enchanted
• etiquette
• exaggeration
• exuberant
• felicity
• flabbergasted
• gobbledygook
• hogwash
• iridescent
• jimjams
• klutz
• kumquat
• lackluster
• lickety-split
• lollygag
• mediocre
• myriad
• namby-pamby
• nincompoop
• oodles
• peeve
• perplexed
• plethora
• rambunctious
• ramshackle
• sarcasm
• serendipity
• skedaddle
• spew
• squabble
• succulent
• tranquil
• vamoose
• accolade
• adroit
• alienate
• anomaly
• asinine
• bamboozle
• bauble
• beguile
• cahoots
• catawampus
• cockamamie
• conniption
• decrepit
• dingus
• discombobulate
• elicit
• epiphany
• finagle
• flummoxed
• harangue
• hodgepodge
• hoity-toity
• hootenanny
• inadvertent
• incredulous
• kibosh
• loathe
• luminescent
• malarkey
• mollycoddle
• onomatopoeia
• ornery
• oviparous
• phenomenon
• razzmatazz
• rickshaw
• rigmarole
• shenanigans
• squeegee
• thwart
• toupee
• whirligig
• albeit
• amorphous
• auspicious
• bodacious
• cacophony
• cantankerous
• caveat
• chicanery
• circumvent
• codswallop
• defunct
• deleterious
• epitome
• ethereal
• evanescent
• expunge
• facetious
• fatuous
• furtive
• indubitable
• infinitesimal
• inundate
• kerfuffle
• logorrhea
• loquacious
• magnanimous
• metamorphosis
• monotonous
• nebulous
• nefarious
• obsequious
• paradigm
• pertinacity
• repugnant
• sanguine
• soliloquy
• tempestuous
• unctuous
• vacillate
• vehement
• vigilant
• vulnerable

As a student, I began to love reading and writing when I discovered the rich variety of English words, so I wanted to create resources that incorporate a myriad of fun, challenging vocabulary words for a wide variety of levels.

NOTE: THESE FILES INCLUDE A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

These products include a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

Do you need other products that will help your students with Vocabulary? Check out these products:

• VOCABULARY PRODUCTS

Do you need a way to challenge and prepare your secondary ESL ELL multilingual learners for the TELPAS test?  These Warm Ups/Mini Lessons are the perfect way to help your students get prepared for the formatting, rigor and content of the TELPAS test!

Your students will feel more confident taking the TELPAS after completing these activities that focus on Author’s Purpose and inform.

Your Students Will:

• Develop strategies
• Analyze text
• Apply knowledge
• Practice using Vocaroo
• Work on developing test taking skills
• Complete mini lessons and warm ups
• Have the opportunity to expand knowledge

This resource is LOADED with activities to help your students prepare for the TELPAS.

What’s Included:

• 153 TELPAS test prep Google Slides 
• 3 WEEKS of Warm-ups/mini lessons
• Sections for Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing
• Content Area questions and analysis
• Digital Student Note Catchers
• Printable student note catchers
• Teacher answer key with student response samples
• Engaging visuals, charts, graphs and more
• Directions for students to record using Vocaroo for Speaking
• Multiple choice and open ended responses and more!

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Newcomer Personal Narrative Writing

Enhance your ESL (English as a Second Language) classroom with our Winter themed activities. This resource helps to teach and review winter vocabulary. This resource can be used for whole class discussion or partner activities. Students get an opportunity to practice the new vocabulary both orally and written with flashcards, writing prompts, worksheets, and Question of the day.

This resource features over 125 word cards for your class word wall.

Resource 1: Winter Daily Questions

Included:

-New vocabulary with images (flashcards)

-Over 30 suggestions for "Question of the day"  

-Short writing and drawing prompts

-Includes a weather chart

-Listen and vote for their favorite music (YouTube playlist shared)

Vocabulary:

Winter sports 

Some indoor winter activities

Winter clothing

A few winter animals

Weather vocabulary

Calendar vocabulary

Resource 2 : Winter vocabulary Low Prep Printables

Explore key winter themes with 54 flashcards for engaging games. Perfect for reinforcing vocabulary with several mystery word printables. Worksheets work well for sub plans, center activities, or low-prep days.

Included:

-54 flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)

-Answer response sheet included for Scoot with flashcards

-Flyswatter Smash /Slap- includes images to project on board

-Seven low prep worksheets for students to practice the new vocabulary

-An editable sub plan

There are several game suggestions included that will have your students actively participating in a friendly learning environment. From the classic "Memory" flashcard game to the interactive "Flyswatter Smash" game, students will have a blast while reinforcing their understanding of basic vocabulary.

Resource 3: Plan an outdoor winter day adventure

This winter themed basic/ core English resource was designed to encourage speaking and writing. There are engaging templates included which focus on planning an outdoor winter day. Students respond orally to each question, as they add on to their plan. This print and go resource takes the stress out of your week as you review basic vocabulary. Students enjoy being creative as they add artwork and sentences to their hot chocolate template.

Included:

- Teacher overview with slides to guide the mini projects

-Vocabulary with images and sentence starters

-Two writing project ideas including a hot chocolate mug and "Biography of a snowman"

Basic Vocabulary:

List of outdoor winter activities or sports ( I want to play)

A limited list of food at a café - build your hot chocolate (I want to have)

List of clothes and equipment (I want to take/wear)

Design a snowman- (3 template options)

Helpful with backpack template:

Scissors, glue, tape, colored pencils, and printed templates

Resource 4:

The word wall posters cover various themes, including winter clothing, sports, outdoor vocabulary, holidays, basic weather, and more. Each 11 by 8.5 sheet includes three illustrated word cards, perfect for classroom display and student reference. Enrich your classroom today with these visual aids.

There is a blank template included for you to add additional words.

Winter themes:

Winter sports and equipment

Winter clothing

Outdoor vocabulary

Various animals

Holiday vocabulary

Winter verbs

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Are you hunting for a FUN way to get your ESL ELL newcomer students writing? This Halloween themed unit includes resources to break down teaching writing and provides examples and aids! 

This unit has EVERYTHING you need from the writing process, past tense, vocabulary, rough draft, example scary stories AND MORE!

Your Students Will:

• Develop vocabulary
• Analyze text
• Apply knowledge
• Practice speaking and listening skills while completing the activities
• Work on developing writing skills
• Complete research
• Have the opportunity to practice using Vocaroo

This resource is ENGAGING and will have your secondary ESL students excited about writing. 

What’s Included:

• 70+ slides that help you teach HOW to write a scary story for secondary Newcomers
• Writing examples and breakdown for parts of a story
• Scary story EXAMPLE STORIES (2 stories) with vocabulary, QR codes to read the stories aloud, story analysis questions and frames and more!
• Descriptive Writing Practice PDF Printable
• Parts of a plot/Plot Line PDF Printable
• Teacher directions on how to teach the unit!
• Engaging Pear Deck slides that will walk YOU the teacher through EVERY step of the writing unit so you have NO PREP!
• Pre-writing organizer that helps students INDEPENDENTLY go through each step of the story!
• ROUGH DRAFT TEMPLATED STORY for students to use with transition words and more
• Tons of visuals and language frames
• Student Conference PDF Printable
• Writing Rubric PDF Printable 
• Printable vocabulary pages PDF
• Student Self Reflections PDF Printable & Teacher Feedback
• Slide to teach how to record their stories on Vocaroo
• AND SO MUCH MORE!

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This Scary Story Unit will bring some fun and engagement to your classroom! You don’t want to miss out on the EXCITING unit. Make sure to add this resource to your cart.

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Introducing a comprehensive and engaging English as a Second Language (ESL/EAL/EFL) resource bundle designed for beginners to intermediate language learners. With a diverse range of lessons and activities related to fashion and clothing, this resource is guaranteed to make language learning enjoyable and effective. Each lesson is thoughtfully structured, allowing for gradual progression and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. The user-friendly format will simplify your busy teaching schedule.

Included:

Resource 1: Basic Clothing Vocabulary Introduction

-48 flashcards of basic clothing and accessories (with game suggestions)

-15 worksheets to practice clothing vocabulary words 

-4 basic skits and role plays

-Basic grammar lessons (to like/to wear) plus negative 

-Opportunities for students to share their opinion of some fashion (I like, I don’t like)

-Basic listening activity

Resource 2- Basic Clothing Vocabulary Activities

Students can practice English by:

-Planning a survey of  favorite clothing items (I never wear, I often wear)

-Practicing grammar - adverbs of frequency

-Writing fashion critiques for their favorite celebrities.(I like, I do not like) 

-Writing social media posts on different looks

-Budgeting to shop online and  to make a complete outfit (I want to wear…)

-Packing a suitcase with different clothes items (In my suitcase, there are…)

-Practicing four dialogue templates (in a store and talking about celebrity style)

-Showcasing their own style by using our social media template. 

Resource 3: Games and clothing

Introducing an engaging English Second Language ESL resource with game suggestions to review clothing. It is always fun to learn new vocabulary while playing games. Inside this resource, there are suggestions to keep your students motivated and actively engaged in their language learning journey. 

Included:

-45 colored flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)

-Three different options for Scoot games (to be used in Scoot or in other games)

-Typhoon  and “The class is fantastic” grids that can be adapted to review any topic.

-”Who is it?” Identify people in the photographs after reading short descriptions.

Resource 4: Talking about Clothing 

Engaging images and new clothing vocabulary 

Over 30 "Questions of the day" or "Bell ringer" suggestions

A written project idea to encourage creativity

Present tense verbs with limited future and past tense

Basic questions with some simple options included

Resource 5:

A teacher overview of the 5 clothing projects/activities

A printable English clothing vocabulary list

Four conversation mats to help students plan and write

Five project examples with sample sentence models for ESL students

A list of simplified teen styles and descriptions

A store ad and comprehension questions

5 Projects and activities:

-A fashion show script template and model

-Prepare a "red carpet" interview with your "favorite" celebrity

-Fashion Inspiration board template (and examples)

-Create a catalog sales page for a your own store

-Research an online store website (questions to answer)

- An option for students to create a personal video clip of their fashion choices

Grab this ESL resource pack today and watch your students' language skills flourish as they engage in interactive activities, real-world connections, and captivating lessons.

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Are you searching for project based learning opportunities for your ESL ELL newcomers that are FUN? This grocery store & money unit includes enough lessons to last you 3 weeks! Your beginner Newcoemr multilingual ML students will have the chance to gain valuable knowledge about a real life experience. All while working on developing skills such as budgeting, speaking, listening, research, and much MORE!

This resource uses digital Google slides and PDF printables and is NO PREP.

Your Students Will:

• Develop vocabulary
• Analyze text
• Apply knowledge
• Practice speaking and listening skills while completing the activities
• Work on developing writing skills
• Complete research
• Have the opportunity to mature in life skills
• Complete a workbook!

This unit is PACKED with activities to engage your multilingual ESL students. You will have everything you need to complete an AMAZING project.

What’s Included:

• A teacher Pear Deck/Google Slides (128 slides) to support you and your Newcomer ELL students through all parts of the project AND teach about the grocery store and money
• BONUS: 87 page SLIFE PDF student workbook for your TRUE NEWCOMERS who need TONS of scaffolds!
• Grading Tool (PDF)
• Pacing Guide broken down in weeks and days
• Video directions (for teacher)
• Pre-Assessment and Post-Assessment
• Simple Grammar Practice & Handout
• Grocery Store & Money Vocabulary
• Writing & speaking practice
• Countable & Uncountable Nouns
• Singular and Plural Noun Practice
• Vocaroo Recordings Practice
• Reading Practice - 3 Different Passages
• Number Practice & Quantifiers 
• TEMPLATED GOOGLE SLIDES FOR STUDENT PRESENTATIONS---students will use these to create their own slideshow and practice speaking.

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ESL Travel Project Bundle

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This Valentine’s Day ESL bundle has lot’s of no prep/low prep activities for February. This resource focuses on Valentine’s day themes such as kindness, friendship and love. Many handouts could be used any day you need a print and go lesson (example: week of kindness, jar of compliments or nonfiction reading comprehension text).

Resource 1:

There are 2 Nonfiction texts (“The Legend of Saint Valentine” and  “Love Locks- The Cities do not love them”) with comprehension questions (answer key included). Students may also watch the short film  « The Box ». There are questions for class discussion or for students to respond independently in writing. Finally, students may also become music critics as they listen to a selection of songs curated for February. A template is included to help students share their opinion on the songs.

Resource 2:

Included:

-New vocabulary with images (23 flashcards) and suggested activities like a game of memory

-Writing prompts with a focus on friendship and kindness (see below)

-Valentine cards to print and color (with and without words)

Examples of short writing prompts:

Tell us about a friend

What can you do during a “ week of kindness”?

Write about things you love

How would you help someone with a problem?

Write simple compliments to classmates (compliment jar)

Worksheets with a Valentine’s theme

Crossword and various exercises for Valentine’s vocabulary

Label body parts of the cupid

Valentine’s cards (to color or blank for students to write)

Follow the directions and draw

Resource 3: Things we love to hate!

This basic ESL resource (Question of the day) helps to engage students with conversation starting photographs.  Students will all want to share their opinion while they practice simple English sentences. Advanced students can expand on responses with “because…”

Resource 4:

Introducing an explosion gift box writing project for your ESL class (English second language)! This simple and engaging craft is versatile, making it ideal for creating heartfelt messages to recognize special people. Perfect for personalized cards during holidays such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or Father's Day. This activity can work well for different levels of English.

Included:

-Box and cover template to be printed on 8.5 X 11 cardstock (best results)

-Interior template for extra writing

-Decorative images such as hearts and hobby clipart

-English sentence suggestions

I remember ____________

I like _____________ with you.

You are ____________________

-Photo step-by-step visual instructions

Materials:

Scissors, Scotch tape, colored pencils, and printed templates (card stock works best for box- decorations and interior can be on printer paper)

Please note you must have access to YouTube to play the music videos and suggested short film. The links are editable and can be changed as these are not part of the purchased resource.

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⭐️This unit is for SLIFE & Level 1 & 2 students!⭐️

Are you searching for project-based learning opportunities for your ESL ELL newcomers (Beginner/intermediate Entering/Emerging + SLIFE) that are FUN and that you can use and scaffold with ELL ESL Newcomers of ALL LEVELS? This Daily Life & Time includes enough lessons to last you 3 weeks! Your multilingual ML students will have the chance to gain valuable knowledge about DAILY LIFE and TIME vocabulary all while working on developing skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing, key grammar and much MORE!

This unit uses digital resources like Google slides and PDFs and is ⭐️_NO PREP⭐️_

Your Students Will:

• Develop vocabulary
• Learn how to tell time and write and talk about time
• Learn about daily life activities and vocabulary
• Analyze text
• Have scaffolds for SLIFE, Entering, Beginner, Emerging and Level 1 students
• Apply knowledge
• Practice speaking and listening skills while completing the activities
• Work on developing writing skills
• Create a project about the daily life of a famous person!

This unit is PACKED with activities to engage your ESL multilingual students. You will have everything you need to complete an AMAZING unit and project!

What’s Included:

• A teacher Pear Deck/Google Slides (100+ slides) to support you and your Newcomer ELL students through all parts of the project AND teach about the Daily Life & time topics/themes
• Student Workbook--PDF Printable
• Pacing Guide broken down in weeks and days
• Video directions (for teachers)
• Pre-Assessment and Post-Assessment
• Engaging videos for listening practice and background knowledge
• PWIM model activities
• SLIFE scaffolds
• TONS of vocabulary printables and visuals
• Writing, Reading & Speaking practice
• Present Simple tense
• Vocaroo Recordings Practice (great practice for their state language test--ACCESS--TELPAS--and more)
• Reading Practice - 2 Different Passages
• Writing Practice---2 different activities with scaffolds
• FINAL PROJECT:
  OPTION A: Daily Life of a Famous Person

OPTION B: My Daily Life Podcast

OPTION B: My Daily Life Vocaroo- Podcast

(Google Slides and PDF printable version also included!)

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ESL Travel Project Bundle

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This basic ESL English bundle is designed to enhance conversation skills and vocabulary expansion. With included writing and project ideas centered around favorite sports, hobbies, activities and adventure planning, students have the opportunity to practice new vocabulary both orally and in written form. This resource offers a low-prep solution for whole class discussions, partner activities, or even as a substitute plan.

Included:

- Teacher overview with slides to guide the projects step by step

-New vocabulary with engaging images and sentence starters

-Over 85 suggestions for "Questions of the day" or “Bell ringers”  

-Writing or project ideas including two backpack templates and several graphic organizers

-Includes moveable calendar and weather charts 

Resource 1 (winter and sports themed) & Resource 2 (sports and activities)

Over 85 slides with question of the day suggestions

Vocabulary:

Sports and activities

Clothing

Weather vocabulary

Calendar vocabulary

Present tense verbs 

Optional use of the conditional

Resource 3

This ESL English resource helps to encourage speaking and writing about outdoor sports and activities. There are engaging templates included which focus on planning an outdoor adventure. Students respond orally to each question, as they add on to their “adventure” plan. This “print and go” resource takes the stress out of planning. This could also work as a step by step substitute  or sub plan.

Students enjoy being creative as they add artwork and sentences to their paper bag backpack (templates included as well as other writing options).

Basic Vocabulary:

Outdoor activities

Limited list choices for location and wildlife

Basic personal information (emergency card)

Simple sentence structures (I want to go, I want to eat etc…)

Helpful with backpack template:

Scissors, glue, tape, colored pencils, printed templates and a paper bag for each student

Resource 4:

The final resource has several of the same features as the basic 3D paper bag backpack. This resource has more intermediate sentence structure with editable options. Teachers can change the questions to work with your class. The printable backpack template may also be better suited for older students.

This activity bundle can be done over several classes, by starting your ESL class off each day with a question of the day. Students write a sentence each day to add to the writing templates.

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

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Are you searching for project based learning opportunities for your ESL ELL SLIFE newcomers that are FUN? This clothes and fashion unit includes enough lessons to last you 3 weeks! Your multilingual ML students will have the chance to gain valuable knowledge about real life vocabulary all while working on developing skills such as budgeting, speaking, reading, writing, key grammar and much MORE!

This resource uses Google slides and PDFs and is NO PREP.

Your Students Will:

• Develop vocabulary
• Analyze text
• Apply knowledge
• Practice speaking and listening skills while completing the activities
• Work on developing writing skills
• Complete research/budgeting activity for buying clothes
• Have the opportunity to mature in life skills
• Create their own fashion show!

This unit is PACKED with activities to engage your ESL multilingual students. You will have everything you need to complete an AMAZING unit and project!

What’s Included:

• A teacher Pear Deck/Google Slides (115 slides) to support you and your Newcomer ELL students through all parts of the project AND teach about the clothes and fashion topics/themes
• A BONUS SLIFE PDF Workbook for your ENTERING/SLIFE STUDENTS!
• Pacing Guide broken down in weeks and days
• Video directions (for teachers)
• Pre-Assessment and Post-Assessment
• Clothes and Fashion Vocabulary
• Writing, Reading & Speaking practice
• "Should" and "Shouldn't" grammar practice
• Articles and Prepositions
• Phrasal Verbs
• Vocaroo Recordings Practice
• Reading Practice - 3 Different Passages
• FINAL PROJECT: Create your own Fashion Show with reused items from your house! (One of my favorite student projects!) ***PDF PRINTABLE VERSION and TEMPLATED GOOGLE SLIDES for STUDENTS TO FILL OUT AND PRESENT***

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This clothes and fashion unit will bring some fun and engagement to your classroom! You don’t want to miss out on the EXCITING unit. Make sure to add this resource to your cart.

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Enhance your ESL (English as a Second Language) classroom with our Winter themed activities. This resource helps to teach and review winter vocabulary. This resource can be used for whole class discussion, centers or partner activities. Students get an opportunity to practice the new vocabulary both orally and written with flashcards, writing prompts, bingo, worksheets, and "Questions of the day".

Resource 1:

Included:

- Teacher overview

-New vocabulary with images (flashcards)

-Over 30 suggestions for "Questions of the day"

-Short writing and drawing prompts

-Includes a weather chart

-Listen and vote for their favorite music (YouTube playlist shared)

Vocabulary:

Winter sports 

Some indoor winter activities

Winter clothing

A few winter animals

Weather vocabulary

Calendar vocabulary

Limited food items

Present tense verbs 

Limited use of the conditional

Resource 2

Explore key winter themes with 54 flashcards for engaging games. Perfect for reinforcing vocabulary with several mystery word printables. Worksheets work well for sub plans, center activities, or low-prep days.

Included:

-54 flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)

-Answer response sheet included for Scoot with flashcards

-Flyswatter Smash /Slap- includes images to project on board

-Seven low prep worksheets for students to practice the new vocabulary

-An editable sub plan -

There are several game suggestions included that will have your students actively participating in a friendly learning environment. From the classic "Memory" flashcard game to the interactive "Flyswatter Smash" game, students will have a blast while reinforcing their understanding of basic vocabulary.

Resource 3:

This winter themed basic resource was designed to encourage speaking and writing. There are engaging templates included which focus on planning an outdoor winter day. Students respond orally to each question, as they add on to their plan. This print and go resource takes the stress out of your week as you review core vocabulary. Students enjoy being creative as they add artwork and sentences to their hot chocolate template.

Included:

- Teacher overview with slides to guide the mini projects

-Vocabulary with images and sentence starters

-Two writing project ideas including  a hot chocolate mug and "Snowman Bio"

Basic Vocabulary:

List of outdoor winter activities or sports

A limited list of food at a café - build your hot chocolate

List of clothes and equipment

Design a snowman

Helpful with backpack template:

Scissors, glue, tape, colored pencils, and printed templates

Resource 4:

Winter Bingo with or without words

Teacher call sheet

Digital or print

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

Please note you must have access to Youtube to play the music videos and suggested short film. The links are editable and can be changed as these are not part of the purchased resource.

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Do you need a test prep resource that will get your secondary ELL multilingual students completely prepared for the formatting and the reading, writing, listening and speaking demands of the ACCESS test? These 20 Warm Ups/Mini lessons are everything you need to prepare your TIER A & B/C students for ACCESS using the WIDA KEY USE Narrate & Argue skills!

Your students will feel more confident taking ACCESS after completing these activities that focus on writing.

Your Students Will:

• Develop strategies
• Narrate and Argue
• Analyze text
• Apply knowledge
• Practice with academic content language
• Work on developing test taking skills
• Complete mini lessons and warm ups
• Have the opportunity to expand knowledge

This resource is LOADED with activities to help your students prepare for the ACCESS**.**

What’s Included:

• 115 test prep slides written in the same formatting, structure and rigor of the ACCESS test
• Examples from "Nina" and "Elena" to mimic ACCESS
• Students will read, write, move items to categorize, speak, listen and more! 
• 20 Warm Ups/Mini Lessons that focus on Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking in the four content areas (Social Studies, Math, Language Arts and Science)
• Voice recordings, visuals, graphics, multiple choice and writing assessments
• Digital AND Printable (Google Doc + PDF) STUDENT NOTE CATCHER
• Split into two parts: NARRATE and ARGUE
• Tons of exposure and practice with academic content language
• Vocaroo link for students to record their speaking responses
• PERFECT for mini lessons or warm ups as well as assessment grades or progress monitoring
• Plus so much more!

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alyson D. wrote, “This resource is amazing. I love all of the different activities and topics that are included in this resource. I love that it hits different areas of the test and gives the students the opportunity to work on their speaking with recordings. This has definitely come in handy when it comes to working with my EL students for the WIDA test.”

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This ACCESS practice will ease everyone’s stress as you work towards completing the ACCESS! You don’t want to miss out on the HELPFUL resource. Make sure to add this resource to your cart.

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Elevate your English Second Language (ESL) classroom experience with this comprehensive school vocabulary resource bundle. Enhance language learning with flashcards, perfect for engaging games and interactive lessons. Reinforce basic school vocabulary with intriguing activities such as mystery word worksheets, word searches, drawing exercises, and fun games. These printable resources are versatile, making them ideal for sub plans, center activities, or low-prep days. Unlock creativity as students personalize their learning by designing their own locker and crafting sentences to describe it.

Resource 1: Personal school Supplies
Included:
-36 flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)
-Answer response sheet included for Scoot with flashcards
-Flyswatter Smash /Slap- includes one image to project on board
-Ten low prep worksheets for students to practice the new vocabulary (mystery word vocabulary match, word search, crosswords, drawing and more )
-Mini-project- design and write about your locker (template and example)
-An editable sub plan

Resource 2: School subjects and places

This ESL resource reviews vocabulary with a focus on basic school subjects, school items, and areas in a school. Students can practice speaking with 3 dialogue suggestions. Students can also label school spaces and do a scavenger hunt.

Included:

-39 flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)

-Answer response sheet included for Scoot with flashcards

-Flyswatter Smash /Slap- includes one image to project on board

-Ten low prep worksheets for students to practice the new vocabulary (mystery word vocabulary match, word search, crosswords and more )

-Three simple skits to practice speaking

-School room signs to label spaces in the building and a basic scavenger hunt

-An editable sub plan

Resource 3: School Bingo

Bring some fun in to your ESL class with school vocabulary bingo. This engaging resource is perfect for vocabulary review. Either print and play or use Google classroom to play digitally. Two bingo options to pick from - with or without words. Quick setup, suitable for any age.

What you will find :

1-Thirty-five cards without words (image only)

2-Thirty-five cards with words and images

3-Bingo calling list for teacher with 35 images (and use as vocabulary list for students too)

Google classroom set up- share slides in your Google classroom and assign each student a number from 1-36. Students can make their own copy of their card. Students use the red circles as bingo markers. IF more markers are needed- select a circle ctrl+D.

Bonus Resource: Games

*Please note the flashcards are similar in this resource but the price is reduced to account for some repeats.

This is an engaging ESL resource with game suggestions to review basic school vocabulary. There are printable flashcards with 63 images. This resource is perfect for reinforcing vocabulary while having fun playing games like Scoot, Typhon, or Flyswatter smash/Board slap.

Included:

-63 colored flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)

-Answer response sheet included

-Scoot questions

-Typhon  grid and questions - The grid can be adapted to review any topic. Blank typhon question sheets included.

-Flyswatter Smash board/Board slap- various ways to play including project the image on the board.

-Three page overview of 10 basic ESL games to review vocabulary

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

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Are you searching for project based learning opportunities for your secondary ESL ELL students that are FUN? This unit includes enough lessons to last you a whole month! Perfect for after testing and to wrap up your year. Your students will have the chance to research a place they’d like to travel to all while working on developing skills such as budgeting, speaking, listening, research, and much MORE!

This resource uses Google slides and is NO PREP.

Your Students Will:

• Develop vocabulary
• Analyze text
• Apply knowledge
• Practice speaking and listening skills while completing the activities
• Work on developing writing skills
• Complete research
• Have the opportunity to mature in life skills

This unit is PACKED with activities to engage your ESL students. You will have everything you need to complete an AMAZING project.

What’s Included:

• A teacher Pear Deck/Google Slides (69 slides) to support you and your students through all parts of the project AND teach about the joys and intricacies of travel and planning for a trip
• Project Rubric (PDF)
• Four weeks of lessons weekly planner (PDF)
• Grading worksheet (PDF)
• Conference check in sheets to meet with students (PDF)
• TWO Listening activities using Ed Puzzle & Ted Talk with comprehension questions and vocabulary (Google Doc & PDF)
• Research Planner for students to research the country they're visiting (PDF & Google Doc)
• Trip Planner to record their notes and important trip information (PDF & Google Doc)
• AirBnB Research Activity (PDF & Google Doc)
• Packing List (PDF)
• Trip Itinerary Template (PDF)
• Postcard Activity (PDF)
• Peer Presentation Note Catcher for students to record their peers' presentation information (Google Doc & PDF)
• Examples on how to research flights, accommodations and other important parts of travel
• Engaging videos to teach and showcase the importance of travel and travel tips
• TEMPLATED GOOGLE SLIDES FOR STUDENT PRESENTATIONS---students will use these to create their own slideshow to teach the rest of the class about their trip and the country they're visiting!

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jenn A. wrote, “This was an awesome project! There were tons of lessons and activities that had great language supports for my different level ELLs. The students had so much fun doing this project and learned really great skills!”

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This basic ESL English bundle helps to review vocabulary related to describing people, their physical appearance and emotions. There are templates for interviewing a partner, "investigating" one's teacher and more low prep activities.

Resource 1 Describing People

Included:

- Teacher overview and further activity suggestions

-Three culturally diverse panels of photographs for the game Guess who? Photograph panels can be shared with students to play with partners, printed (color) or used for the class to play with a projector.

-Three printable sheets with descriptions for students to match the descriptions to photos.

-Handout to help students ask questions for the activity “Twenty Questions”

-Ten hidden celebrity pictures for students to try to identify by asking “Twenty Questions”. Squares are removed as they ask each question.

-Templates for students to create their own “Wanted” posters with descriptions of a friend. Plus they can make up their friends "crime" and add a photograph if done in Google slides.

-Suggestions for projects for students to create their own “Twenty Questions” activity or students can write about their favorite celebrity to present.

Vocabulary Review:

Physical descriptions/Facial

Present tense verbs 

Basic sentence structures

Please note: This resource works best using a projector in class or if students can view copies on Google classroom. Printing the photograph grid in b/w would not work well for the physical descriptions. 

Resource 2

This ESL resource helps review basic personal questions. This is a great way to get to know your students. Students can interview their classmates to get extra speaking practice. Next they can either write about the classmate (All about ____) or about themselves with several templates to pick from (All about me!). Finally there are 24 personal basic profiles given with 3 suggested games and activities for more speaking practice with personal questions (i.e. How old are you? What is your favorite pastime?).

In addition to the pre-designed templates, there are blank options which gives more flexibility to stronger classes. There are 22 interview questions included which students can use for support while writing a paragraph. There is a simplified version also included.

Included:

-Four template formats including smartphone, retro signs, basic style or pennant flag

-Let students investigate you with "Who is my teacher?" (2 levels included)

-Students also become a detective with "Investigate a classmate"

-A list of 22 basic questions- this allows students to pick their own sentences or it could be used for an interview

-Blank templates that allow for more personalized sentences

-Additional templates to write about a classmate

-Twenty questions handout

-Twenty-four basic personal profiles and suggested activities and games

-Bonus activity : Guess who ? Students write 8 clues and classmates have to guess who it is...

Resource 3 - Emotions - Question of the day

This basic ESL four corners activity helps to encourage conversation with beginner students while focusing on emotions (Social Emotional Learning). This interactive icebreaker combines language learning and movement. Students will actively participate by choosing from a list of emotions and discussing their choices.

Included:

- Teacher overview

-New vocabulary with engaging images

-Twenty large photograph flashcards with emotions

-Over 40 slide suggestions for "Question of the day" / "Four corners"

Vocabulary:

Present tense verbs/limited conditional

basic vocabulary with images to help with comprehension

20 emotions flashcards

Resource 4- Emotions speaking and writing

This ESL English as a second language resource has activities to encourage conversation on emotions while improving language skills (SEL or Social Emotional Learning). Students can write in a daily feeling's notebook, think about what activities make them feel better and write down their preferred activities. There are several sheets to practice writing emotion vocabulary and grammar. Finally there are templates for a mini project where students can reflect on their emotional choices.

Included:

- Teacher overview

-Two formats for writing "My Feeling's Notebook"

-Images and a supporting list to discuss "things that help make you feel better"

-Five worksheet options for beginner students to practice writing new vocabulary and grammar

-Two simple skits to practice new vocabulary

-Two templates for a final mini project

-18 emoji emotion flashcards

Vocabulary:

Present tense verbs/limited conditional

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

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Are you hunting for a FUN way to get your ESL ELL secondary students writing? This Halloween themed unit includes resources to break down teaching writing and provides examples and aids! Perfect for after testing and to wrap up your year. 

Use the fun and interactive slide show to walk your students through the creative writing process for writing Halloween scary stories!

Your Students Will:

• Develop vocabulary
• Analyze text
• Apply knowledge
• Practice speaking and listening skills while completing the activities
• Work on developing writing skills
• Complete research
• Have the opportunity to practice using Vocaroo

This resource is ENGAGING and will have your secondary ESL students excited about writing. NO PREP

What’s Included:

• 70+ slides that help you teach HOW to write a scary story
• Writing examples for EACH part of the plot (rising action, climax, etc)
• Scary story EXAMPLE STORIES (5 stories)
• Guide for students to work in groups & ANALYZE sample scary stories & fill out an organizer and present their analysis to the class
• Descriptive Writing Practice PDF Printable
• Parts of a plot/Plot Line PDF Printable
• Engaging Pear Deck slides that will walk YOU the teacher through EVERY step of the writing unit so you have NO PREP!
• Tons of visuals and language frames
• Templated student slides for students to use to create their presentations!
• Student Conference PDF Printable
• Writing Rubric PDF Printable 
• Writing Checklist PDF Printable
• Student Self Reflections PDF Printable
• Guide for presenting and creating slides
• Slide to teach how to record their stories on Vocaroo

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ David P. wrote, “My students loved using this resource to help them write scary stories. Most students were engaged in writing. This product helped all students--all ability levels--to complete the writing assignment. ”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kelsey S. wrote, “Great resource! My kids loved the slides, it was easy to use, engaging, and effective for helping my students use sentence structures we’ve been practicing. I love it!” 

This Scary Story Unit will bring some fun and engagement to your classroom! You don’t want to miss out on the EXCITING unit. Make sure to add this resource to your cart.

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Enhance your English Second Language (ESL) classroom experience with this comprehensive school vocabulary resource bundle. Enhance language learning with flashcards, perfect for engaging games and interactive lessons. Reinforce basic school vocabulary with intriguing activities such as mystery word worksheets, word searches, drawing exercises, and fun games. These printable resources are versatile, making them ideal for sub plans, center activities, or low-prep days. Unlock creativity as students personalize their learning by designing their own locker and crafting sentences to describe it.

Resource 1: Personal school Supplies
Included:
-36 flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)
-Answer response sheet included for Scoot with flashcards
-Flyswatter Smash /Slap- includes one image to project on board
-Ten low prep worksheets for students to practice the new vocabulary (mystery word vocabulary match, word search, crosswords, drawing and more )
-Mini-project- design and write about your locker (template and example)
-An editable sub plan

Resource 2: School subjects and places

This ESL resource reviews vocabulary with a focus on basic school subjects, school items, and areas in a school. Students can practice speaking with 3 dialogue suggestions. Students can also label school spaces and do a scavenger hunt.

Included:

-39 flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)

-Answer response sheet included for Scoot with flashcards

-Flyswatter Smash /Slap- includes one image to project on board

-Ten low prep worksheets for students to practice the new vocabulary (mystery word vocabulary match, word search, crosswords and more )

-Three simple skits to practice speaking

-School room signs to label spaces in the building and a basic scavenger hunt

-An editable sub plan

Resource 3: School Bingo

Bring some fun in to your ESL class with school vocabulary bingo. This engaging resource is perfect for vocabulary review. Either print and play or use Google classroom to play digitally. Two bingo options to pick from - with or without words. Quick setup, suitable for any age.

What you will find :

1-Thirty-five cards without words (image only)

2-Thirty-five cards with words and images

3-Bingo calling list for teacher with 35 images (and use as vocabulary list for students too)

Google classroom set up- share slides in your Google classroom and assign each student a number from 1-36. Students can make their own copy of their card. Students use the red circles as bingo markers.

Resource 4: Daily questions

These ESL (English as a second language) school themed "question of the day or bell ringers" help to encourage conversation while expanding vocabulary. There are also "four corner" and "stand up if" slides to combine language learning and movement. Starting your ESL class each day with a daily question is a great way to get students talk about personal preferences, and it establishes a low stress routine.

Included:

-Teacher overview

-New vocabulary with engaging images

-Over 40 suggestions for daily questions including 14 "Four corners" and 10 "Stand up if"

-Daily questions can also serve as a daily writing prompt

Bonus Resource: Games

*Please note the flashcards are similar in this resource but the price is reduced to account for some repeats.

This is an engaging ESL resource with game suggestions to review basic school vocabulary. There are printable flashcards with 63 images. This resource is perfect for reinforcing vocabulary while having fun playing games like Scoot, Typhon, or Flyswatter smash/Board slap.

Included:

-63 colored flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)

-Answer response sheet included

-Scoot questions

-Typhon  grid and questions - The grid can be adapted to review any topic. Blank typhon question sheets included.

-Flyswatter Smash board/Board slap- various ways to play including project the image on the board.

-Three page overview of 10 basic ESL games to review vocabulary

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

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Do you need a test prep resource that will get your secondary ELL multilingual students completely prepared for the formatting and the reading, writing, listening and speaking demands of the ACCESS test? These 20 Warm Ups/Mini lessons are everything you need to prepare your TIER B/C students for ACCESS!

Your students will feel more confident taking ACCESS after completing these activities that focus on writing.

Your Students Will:

• Develop strategies
• Practice the WIDA KEY USE: INFORM
• Analyze text
• Apply knowledge
• Practice with academic content language
• Work on developing test taking skills
• Complete mini lessons and warm ups
• Have the opportunity to expand knowledge

This resource is LOADED with activities to help your students prepare for the ACCESS.

What’s Included:

• 170 test prep slides written in the same formatting, structure and rigor of the ACCESS test
• Examples from "Nina" and "Elena" to mimic ACCESS
• Students will read, write, move items to categorize, speak, listen and more! 
• 20 Warm Ups/Mini Lessons that focus on Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking in the four content areas (Social Studies, Math, Language Arts and Science)
• Voice recordings, visuals, graphics, multiple choice and writing assessments
• Digital AND Printable (Google Doc + PDF) STUDENT NOTE CATCHER
• Tier B/C rigor and leveled questions
• Tons of exposure and practice with academic content language
• Vocaroo link for students to record their speaking responses
• PERFECT for mini lessons or warm ups as well as assessment grades or progress monitoring
• Focus on: Describe, categorize, compare and contrast and more!
• Plus so much more!

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This ACCESS practice will ease everyone’s stress as you work towards completing the ACCESS! You don’t want to miss out on the HELPFUL resource. Make sure to add this resource to your cart.

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Enhance your English Second Language (ESL) curriculum with this practical resource focused on hobbies, pastimes, sports, events and locations. These engaging activities are designed to reinforce basic vocabulary related to planning activities and events with friends. The resource promotes conversation and expands core vocabulary through the "question of the day." It encourages creativity with skits, writing prompts and project ideas centered around favorite activities. With minimal prep needed, this resource offers activities to practice vocabulary both orally and in writing. Perfect for whole class discussions, partner activities, or substitute plans.

Resource 1:

Start your ESL class off each day with a Question of the day. It is a great way to get students talking and help you to establish a low stress routine. This ESL resource works as either a daily warm up or bell ringer activities.

Included:

- Teacher overview

-New vocabulary with engaging images

-Over 55 suggestions for "Question of the day"  

-Writing or project ideas 

Vocabulary:

Sports, activities and hobbies

Clothing

Present tense verbs 

Weather and calendar questions

Resource 2:

This resource offers a variety of engaging activities from worksheets for practicing key vocabulary to speaking opportunities through a class survey, discussion templates, and skits, your students will have ample chances to develop their language skills. They can even showcase their writing by creating personalized descriptions of their pastimes, perfect for presentation on a water bottle design.

Included:

-Teacher overview in Englisih

-Vocabulary list and templates/models to support writing

-Flashcards for many hobbies and pastimes

-Speaking activities (skits, discussion template, "Find someone who...", & class survey)

-Description of games to play with flashcards

-Print and go worksheets for written practice (8 pages)

-Mini- project templates

This "water bottle" mini project activity can be done over several classes, by starting your class each day with a “Question of the day”. Students write down their answers each day to add to their final written project.

Resource 3:

This user-friendly resource facilitates engaging classroom activities using text message conversations and event posters. Featuring fourteen text message conversations that can be easily printed and displayed around the classroom, students fill in tables and a daily schedule while reading each conversation. This can work as a scavenger hunt activity. After students can plan their own ideal week schedule filled with amazing events. Additionally, students will work with six event posters to craft simple skits, answer questions, and design their own event posters, fostering creativity and language proficiency.

Key Features:

• Teacher overview
• 14 text message examples
• 6 event poster examples
• Questions on personal preferences and a skit template
• 6 suggested activities for speaking, reading and writing
• Student handouts for efficient information collection
• Vocabulary list included
• Present tense verbs
• A focus is on question words "How much? Who? Where?"

Be sure to preview the sample card in the pictures for language level reference.

Resource 4: Locations for hobbies

This ESL (English as a second language) resource reviews vocabulary related to common locations, places, or buildings. There are many suggested activities and games to get your students speaking and writing in English.

Included:

-Teacher overview in English with suggested games and activities

-Game suggestions and partner activities (i.e.Cards for I have..Who has...?, Sentence matching, Scoot, memory card game, Twenty questions)

-45 Flashcards of common locations (for games or to display in class)

-5 worksheets to practice new vocabulary (i.e. crosswords, word search, fill in the blank)

-Two skit formats

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

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