9th Grade EFL - ESL - ELD Google Apps

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 65 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:

Vocabulary:

Sports and activities

Clothing

Weather vocabulary

Calendar vocabulary

Present tense verbs 

Optional use of the conditional

Resource 2:

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 3:

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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Greek and Latin Root Words Weekly Lists, Quizzes, and Tests BUNDLE:

This Latin and Greek roots and stems UNIT ONE AND UNIT TWO BUNDLE is perfect for teachers who want their students to learn common Greek and Latin roots. Each unit includes:

• Weekly lists (10 words on each list for eight weeks)
• A mid-week matching quiz
• An end of week test (which is progressive and includes stems from prior weeks)

These files can be used for ANY grade level, but have mostly been used with 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students.

NOTE: The test at the end of each week includes 20 word parts (except the first week only has 10 because there isn't an established pool to pull additional parts yet). For the ninth week, there is a final test with all 80 word stems/roots.

Since each week builds on the previous week, the retention of information remains high. As an added activity, my own students keep a ring with flashcards on them in their desks/backpacks and will add ten new stems each week, so that they can study ALL the stems each week, not just the new ones for that week.

This file is the FIRST UNIT AND THE SECOND UNIT. Each Unit has 8 weeks of new words with an additional week to review and test.

Please take a look at the individual files here:

• UNIT ONE: LATIN AND GREEK STEMS AND ROOTS
• UNIT TWO: LATIN AND GREEK STEMS AND ROOTS

Why should students learn to use Latin and Greek stems and roots?

• It is part of the COMMON CORE CURRICULUM
• Latin makes unknown English words more accessible
• Children who have studied Latin score higher on standardized tests including SAT, ACT, M-CAT
• It gives children a set of terms to help them unlock unknown words by using word parts
• Studying common Latin stems helps children with math and science vocabulary

NOTE: THESE FILES INCLUDE A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

These products include a digital option in Google Slides™ (as well as the no prep printable option). The digital portion instructions appear at the end of each packet.

Want to give your ESL ELL Newcomers a fun project to work on writing and speaking by presenting to their peers? This resource has everything your secondary ESL ELL Newcomers need to share and write about their OLD school and their NEW (current) school! 

This project should take 1-2 weeks of teaching time

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 expand grammar skills.

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

What’s Included:

• 47 teacher slides to teach grammar, vocabulary, and to go through EACH slide with students to help them do the project
• 12 Student Google Slides that are TEMPLATED with visuals, sentence frames and LINKED PDF vocabulary to support them EVERY step of the way
• Project rubric PDF
• A fun project that students will use to write about their old school and new school and food, students, teachers, school building, things they miss, things they like, classes and more!
• TONS of PDF Vocabulary printables
• Grammar handouts for the verb TO BE and TO HAVE in present simple tense
• Slides to help students present!
• Everything you need for OVER A WEEK of lessons!

Look what other educators are saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Justin H. wrote, “This project was awesome! I a great way to get my 8th grade Newcomers sharing about school and using school vocabulary. They had so much fun making the slides and I learned a ton about them. This project took us about two weeks.”

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

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ESL Newcomer Bundle - Back to School

Newcomer Personal Narrative Writing

Enhance your English Second Language (ESL) curriculum with this practical resource focused on hobbies, pastimes, sports, and events. 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.

** 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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This Greek and Latin roots and stems file now includes a digital distance learning option in Google Slides™. Please refer to the final 7 pages of the product file for the link and instructions.

Latin and Greek Stems and Roots UNIT TWO includes weekly lists (10 words on each list for eight weeks), a mid-week matching quizzes, as well as end of week tests (which is progressive and include stems from prior weeks). The test at the end of each week has 20 questions (except the first week only has 10 because there isn't an established pool to pull additional parts yet). For the ninth week, there is a final test with all 80 word stems/roots.

Since each week builds on the previous week, the retention of information remains high. My students will keep a ring with the stems and roots flashcards on them in their desks/backpacks and will add ten new stems each week, so that they can study ALL the Latin and Greek stems and roots each week, not just the new ones for that week.

This file is the Second UNIT (a total of NINE weeks).

Why should students learn to use Latin/Greek stems and roots?

• It is part of the COMMON CORE CURRICULUM
• Latin makes unknown English words more accessible
• Children who have studied Latin score higher on standardized tests including SAT, ACT, M-CAT
• It gives children a set of terms to help them unlock unknown words by using word parts
• Studying common Latin stems helps children with math and science vocabulary

Here is the link to UNIT ONE in my store:

UNIT ONE LATIN AND GREEK STEMS AND ROOTS

Please be aware that there is also a BUNDLED PRODUCT THAT IS CHEAPER AND INCLUDES UNIT ONE AND UNIT TWO!

BUNDLED UNIT ONE AND UNIT TWO LATIN AND GREEK STEMS AND ROOTS

NOTE: THIS FILE NOW INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

As of 4/7/19, this product includes 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.

Technology Requirements:

• A Google Drive account
• If sharing with students, a Drive account that is linked to student Google accounts
• Can be shared/delivered on Google Classroom
• Only need access to Google Drive--no outside links to worry about!

These file can be used with iPads, chrome books, laptops, and desktops as long as your students have access to Google Drive or Classroom on a device. The digital portion of this product is on Google Slides™.

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Kirsten Tulsian has 18 years of experience in elementary education. She has been a homeroom teacher for first grade, third grade, and fourth grade, as well as ESL. She has also been a school counselor for grades PK-6, an ESL pullout teacher for K-6, and a Reading Recovery Teacher. She received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from The University of Iowa and a Master’s of Education in school counseling from Sam Houston State University. She believes that students make the most progress when they are engaged in their hearts as well as their minds. Her resources offer relevant, rigorous, engaging content that nurtures the whole child.

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Are you searching for an engaging resource for your secondary students to teach them about Hispanic Heritage Month_?_ This resource was created with ALL types of learners in mind. 

A full week of lessons!

Your Students Will:

• Develop vocabulary
• Analyze text
• Apply knowledge
• Practice speaking and listening skills while completing the activities
• Work on developing writing skills
• Have the opportunity to expand grammar skills.

This resource is READY-TO-USE with plenty of activities to engage your secondary students. You will have everything you need to have an AMAZING resource.

What’s Included:

• ONE WEEK of lessons!
• 86 Google/Pear Deck Teacher Slides to present to students
• Topics including: Notable hispanic leaders, why we celebrate, hispanic authors, singers, traditions, important dates (Mexican Independence Day, etc) and more!
• Google Earth Research assignment on a country that celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month (Google Doc)
• Printable countries to assign students for their research projects (PDF)
• Notable person note catcher (Google Doc) 
• TONS of Speaking and Writing practice embedded in the Google Slides
• Virtual Field Trip: Frida Kahlo's House (museum)
• Engaging videos to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
• Step by step instructions on how to use Google Earth and do the research project and note catcher
• Secondary themes and images to keep students engaged
• Language frames BUILT IN to support ELL ESL Multilingual learners, SPED students, and ALL LEVELS of students
• SO MUCH MORE!!!

Look what other educators are saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sarah A. wrote, “This was a great way to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month for my students. I loved the design and people highlighted throughout the presentation. My students loved the Google Earth search, videos, and guessing the different icons of famous Latinos. Thanks for making this!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tracey Z. wrote, “Thank you for this resource! What a great interactive way for students to learn about Hispanic Heritage Month and all of the notable figures.”

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

Check out these resources:

ESL Newcomer Fall Bundle

Newcomer Personal Narrative Writing

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 English Second Language (ESL) resource reviews vocabulary with a focus on basic school subjects, larger 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: 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

-Two options for Scoot questions

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

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

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

There are ten 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 French vocabulary. Inside this resource, there are suggestions to keep your students motivated and actively engaged in their language learning journey. 

** 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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Greek and Latin Roots Words Weekly Lists, Quizzes, and Tests UNIT ONE:

This Latin and Greek Stems and Roots UNIT ONE file includes:

• Weekly lists (10 words on each list for eight weeks)
• A mid-week matching quizzes
• End-of-week tests (which are progressive and include stems from prior weeks)
• Final test with all 80 stems/roots

The test at the end of each week has 20 questions (except the first week only has 10 because there isn't an established pool to pull additional parts yet). For the ninth week, there is a final test with all 80 Latin and Greek Stems and Roots.

Since each week builds on the previous week, the retention of information remains high. My students will keep a ring with the stems and roots flashcards on them in their desks/backpacks and will add ten new stems each week, so that they can study ALL the stems each week, not just the new ones for that week.

Why should students learn to use Latin and Greek stems and roots?

• It is part of the COMMON CORE CURRICULUM
• Latin makes unknown English words more accessible
• Children who have studied Latin score higher on standardized tests including SAT, ACT, M-CAT
• It gives children a set of terms to help them unlock unknown words by using word parts
• Studying common Latin stems helps children with math and science vocabulary

This file is the FIRST UNIT (a total of NINE weeks).

♥ If you would like to check out the SECOND UNIT (an additional NINE weeks), click here:

UNIT TWO

♥ If you would like to purchase the BUNDLED UNIT ONE AND UNIT TWO files together at a reduced price, click here: BUNDLED UNIT ONE AND TWO

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes 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 want to give your Secondary ESL students an engaging resource to teach them about Martin Luther King Jr and the Civil Rights Movement_?_ The resource comes with plenty of activities to work on developing and expanding on skills. Students will learn about the 1950s and what that looked like in the United States.

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 expand grammar skills.

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

What’s Included:

• 68 Google/Pear Deck Slides about the Civil Rights Movement, MLK, and the 1950's time period
• 10 Google slides for students with additional vocabulary work (great for pairs, independent work, or with a sub!)
• Engaging visuals and themes for secondary students
• Tons of language supports like frames, sentence starters, and vocabulary to support multilingual learners
• Lots of writing and interactive slides to support literacy
• Topics like: Selma to Montgomery March, Greensboro sit in, Little Rock 9, roles for men, women, and children in the 1950's, Brown vs. Board of Education + more!
• Printable Civil Rights timeline for students to complete with a guided video
• Printable timeline of MLKs speeches
• Printable vocabulary cards for small group and Entering/Emerging students
• Engaging videos that showcase the time period and events
• Printable group poster
• Two virtual field trips: MLK Memorial in DC & Civil Rights Museum

Look what other educators are saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Steve A. wrote, “Very engaging resource for my high school students. They loved the slides and I was impressed how much quality writing the students did with this Pear Deck activity. Thanks!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Toby W. wrote, “Great resource and came in handy. I plan on using this as a base tool.”

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

Check out these resources:

Newcomer Personal Narrative Writing

Newcomer Professional Development

Elevate your English Second Language (ESL) classroom experience with this basic vocabulary review resource bundle. Add some fun to language learning with scavenger hunts and an Escape challenge, perfect for engaging low prep lessons. Reinforce basic vocabulary with intriguing activities such as mystery word worksheets, word searches, 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 "all about me" heart and envelope.

Resource 1: Question of the day
Included:
This core ESL resource helps to review basic vocabulary with a daily question. Start your class off each day with a warm up question or activity. It is a great way to get students talking and help you to establish a low stress routine with no extra prep. 

Included:

- Teacher overview

-Over 30 suggestions for "Question of the day" and activities with basic beginner vocabulary

-Fourteen additional "Stand up if.." questions

-Short writing and drawing prompts with images

-Includes a moveable date and weather chart

-Listen and vote for their favorite music using a conversation mat

-Mystery items and photos

Vocabulary Review:

Numbers 1-30

Basic colors

Days of the week

Days of the month

Basic feelings

School items

Seasons

Weather

Calendar vocabulary

Present tense verbs 

Resource 2: Basic Vocabulary Review plus Scavenger Hunt

Included in this resource:

"Question Hunt": (see example of language level in photos)

Interactive scavenger hunt activity.

Twenty BASIC English question-and-answer pairs.

Adds learning and movement to an ESL class.

Memories Keepsake Craft: All about me!

Heart-shaped template and envelope to be printed on cardstock.

Students personalize with information and doodles.

Fun Activity Sheets:

Perfect for early finishers or Fun Fridays.

Discover a “mystery word or code” answer by completing the sheets correctly.

Encourage friendly competition and engagement.

Your Answers in Color (2 options):

Answer questions to find the corresponding colors.

Color in the sections of the pictures based on answers.

A relaxing and enjoyable activity for any time of year.

Cootie catcher: Foldable activity

Two cootie catcher options for students to use. Students can make a cootie catcher with activity statements inside (ex: Turn 5 times.) or they can make their own personalized verison with simple questions (ex. How are you ?)

Resource 3: Basic Vocabulary Review plus Escape Room
What's Included :

Escape Challenge Task Cards with 4 digit code (5 ways to use):

• Twenty-four questions with some trivia.
• Perfect for adding movement and interactive learning to your ESL class.
• Versatile usage: these cards can be adapted for Scoot, Exit questions, or other review games.

Twelve Review Worksheets:

• Twelve worksheets to reinforce fundamental vocabulary, including numbers, colors, months, days of the week, basic questions and answers.
• Ideal for reinforcing and consolidating basic English vocabularyr.

Please look at the language level in the thumbnails before purchasing.

This resource is designed to make reviewing basic vocabulary not only effective but also enjoyable, ensuring your students stay motivated and excited about their language learning journey.

** 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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Word Collector Activities: Fancy Word of the Week for 5th grade and Up

Are you looking for engaging, fun, and fancy vocabulary words for 5th-9th grade? This vocabulary product pairs perfectly with the book The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds.

This Vocabulary Word of the Week product is a perfect addition to any language arts vocabulary program. It adds flair and magnificence with its fancy and fun-to-say (and write) words!

This vocabulary product includes half sheet vocabulary poster cards (42 words), a few instructional pages, as well as 42 ready-to-use printable pages that correspond to each vocabulary word. There are a variety of ways you can use this product (one vocabulary word each week, create a vocabulary booklet at the beginning of the year, or use each vocabulary word as you see fit) for 6th-9th grade students. This vocabulary product is sure to be challenging for every student in your class!

You will find the following words included in this file:

• 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

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes 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.

As a student, I began to love reading and writing when I discovered the rich variety of English words, so I wanted to create a resource that incorporates a myriad of fun, challenging words for middle school students.

This is the third fancy words vocabulary product (Level Three) in a series of three. The first and second vocabulary products are available at the links below. NOTE: This "Level Three" vocabulary product is significantly more challenging than level one and level two.

If you are looking for something that is a bit less challenging, please check out Level One and Level Two Fancy Vocabulary below.

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

Do you work with students from varying levels? Would you like to save money by purchasing the VOCABULARY BUNDLE? Click here:

• FANCY VOCABULARY MULTI-LEVEL BUNDLE

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• VOCABULARY PRODUCTS

Do you want to give your secondary ESL newcomer students an engaging resource to get them writing, reading, presenting and researching about Women's History Month? This resource has engaging mini biographies for secondary Newcomers that they will love. They will learn about four incredible women and their amazing accomplishments. 

This resource is perfect to print out and have students do independently with their phones (to have stories read aloud) OR you can pull small groups and do this activity with them!

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 expand grammar skills.

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

What’s Included:

• 4 mini biographies (Gladys West, Indira Gandhi, Amelia Earhart and Flossie Wong-Staal)
• 8 writing activities (Entering level and Emerging level for EACH reading passage)
• Vocabulary supports for each passage
• QR CODES TO HAVE STORIES READ ALOUD!!!
• Speaking questions WITH language frames for speaking practice
• Tons of language supports like sentence frames, starters and TONS of visuals!
• 20 PDF printable vocabulary cards for extra small group work
• Genre focus and graphic to teach it: BIOGRAPHIES
• Women's History Month information 
• PDF Easy Printing Version
• Engaging secondary materials and graphics for secondary multilingual/ELL students

Look what other educators are saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sebastian P. wrote, “This was a great reading and writing lesson for my Entering and Emerging (Level 1 and 2) students and the QR codes were so nice to have. Very well done and fun for the students as well. Thanks!”

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

Check out these resources:

Newcomer Personal Narrative Writing

Newcomer Professional Development

Introducing English ESL EAL ELL resource bundle to help review basic questions with students. This is a great way to get to know your students as you have many low prep templates and engaging activities. Play 4 corners to learn students' preferences or interview a classmate.

Resource 1:

Students can interview their classmates to get extra speaking practice. Next they can either write about the classmate 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.

Included:

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

-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 2:

This ESL Four Corners activity helps to encourage conversation while expanding core vocabulary. This interactive icebreaker combines language learning and fun, making it a perfect way to introduce your students to each other and the French language. Students will actively participate by choosing from four options and discussing their preferences. Extra templates are included so that students can make their own slide to share with the class the next day.

Included:

- Teacher overview

-New vocabulary with engaging images

-Over 30 suggestions for "Questions du Jour" or "Quatre coins"

-Writing idea for students

Vocabulary:

Present tense verbs/limited conditional

basic vocabulary for hobbies, sports, clothing, food, and personal preferences

Resource 3:

This is a back to school English Second Language ESL art resource to help build a class community with students. Get to know your students as they write about themselves with this low prep activity. Students are also encourage to add color, symbols and sketches to these "All about me" posters. This resource is great way to decorate your classroom or bulletin board.

-Three puzzle options:

-Individual puzzle (four pieces) "All about me!" with sentence suggestions for beginner ESL students - 2 language level options

-Larger piece for more open ended writing/art or an individual heart puzzle

-Bonus mandala bookmark template included for the early finishers.

Bulletin Board Display:

-Class community puzzle display on bulletin board with sign "We all fit together!" Each student designs a unique puzzle piece to add to the class display.

-Large printable letters "We all fit together" (18 black and white pennant style/18 colored pennant flags)

Please note: When printing this document in Google Slides (to make letters smaller) go to print preview and click on "handouts per slide". You will download the "handout" slides as a pdf to make smaller colored letters for the bulletin board if desired.

** 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 struggling to know what level your secondary ELL multilingual students are currently? Do you need a beginning of year assessment tool to track and monitor their growth throughout the year? This tool is a GREAT way to track and assess student skills and growth!

This resource will help teachers:

• Assess students in the four domains (Listening, Speaking Reading and Writing)
• Assess students with the same formatting and rigor of the ELPAC, ACCESS and TELPAS state tests for multilingual learners
• Track data and analyze students' skill levels
• Know how to score students with a comprehensive rubric

This resource includes:

• 1 test for students (BOY)--**Different assessment than MOY and EOY**
• A comprehensive rubric for teachers with answers keys
• A tracking doc and progress monitoring tool
• Links for audio recordings and directions

This core English ESL (ELL EAL) resource helps to review basic vocabulary. There are options for daily "Questions of the day" and engaging games. Students can practice interviewing classmates or spend time learning school vocabulary. All activities are designed to be print and go review activities for anytime of year. Take the stress out of planning for your beginner ESL classes!

Resource 1:

This core ESL resource helps to review basic vocabulary with a daily question. Start your class off each day with a warm up question or activity. It is a great way to get students talking and help you to establish a low stress routine with no extra prep. 
Included:
- Teacher overview
-Over 30 suggestions for questions and activities with basic beginner vocabulary
-Fourteen additional "Stand up if.." questions
-Short writing and drawing prompts with images
-Includes a moveable date and weather chart
-Listen and vote for their favorite music using a conversation mat
-Mystery items and photos
Vocabulary Review:
Numbers 1-30
Basic colors
Days of the week
Days of the month
Basic feelings
School items
Seasons
Weather
Calendar vocabulary
Present tense verbs 

Resource 2:

In this resource, 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?). 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

-Templates for "Who is your teacher?" and "Investigating your 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:

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

-Two options for 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

There are ten 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 English vocabulary. Inside this resource, there are suggestions to keep your students motivated and actively engaged in their language learning journey. 

** 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.**

Do you want to give your Secondary ESL students an engaging resource to teach them about Earth Day and Science Conservation_?_ This lesson is PERFECT to do after state testing when you want to teach something meaningful AND that students will enjoy!

This lesson should take 3-5 teaching days. It is great for emerging/level 2 to expanding/level 4 ELLs.

Your Students Will:

• Develop vocabulary
• Analyze text
• Apply knowledge
• Practice speaking and listening skills while completing the activities
• Work on developing writing skills
• Have the opportunity to expand grammar skills.

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

What’s Included:

• 96 interactive Pear Deck/Google Slides
• Pre-teach vocabulary slides including Prefixes and interactive slides to practice vocabulary
• A SEPARATE GOOGLE SLIDES for students to practice vocabulary INDEPENDENTLY or with a sub for deeper practice
• Problems and Solutions facing our planet and our survival
• Engaging videos embedded that will help peak students' interests and make the issues more real
• A poetry reading by Amanda Gorman "Earthrise" and analysis
• TONS of writing and language supports throughout, including a summative paragraph you can use as a formative assessment!
• Speaking practice with language frames for students to use
• ENGAGING and professional slides for secondary ELL ESL multilingual students
• Cause and Effect Slides 
• Rephrasing writing slides
• Games: Extinct animals, where animals live, recycling
• THREE PDF Infographics for you to use in small group for extension
• GRAPHS, CHARTS, and GRAPHICS to get students practicing all types of Reading

**Watch the video preview to see exactly what you'll be buying!**

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Angela M. wrote, “This lesson had SO MUCH in it! It lasted an entire week and my 8th grade students were so engaged! The slides looked awesome and they covered so many great topics about issues facing our planet. Thank you so much for making this and saving me from making lesson plans right after state testing!”

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

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ESL Newcomer Fall Bundle

Newcomer Personal Narrative Writing

These 3 ESL English resources to encourage conversation with daily questions. The first resource asks for student’s opinions on hot topics in  “Things we Love to hate”. The second resource asks students to react to various common pranks. This resource includes a conversation mat to guide students.

Start your class off each day with a warm up question of the day. It is a great way to get students talking and help you to establish a low stress routine with no extra prep. 

Resource 1:

-Over 37 suggestions for "Question of the day" with photographs focusing on hot topics- things we love to hate

-A simple writing and drawing activity for students to share their likes and dislikes

Resource 2:

Students will all want to share their opinion on the various examples of pranking. At the end, students can complete a written activity.

This activity is meant for older students who are mature enough to discuss the rules around pranking. 

-Two conversation mats to help with speaking 

-Video link with funny gags and questions for discussion

Resource 3: Review Question du Jour

-Over 30 suggestions for "Question of the day" with basic beginner vocabulary

-Fifteen additional "Stand up if" slides

-Short writing and drawing prompts

-Includes a date and weather chart with moveable pieces

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

Vocabulary Review:

Numbers 1-30

Basic colors

Days of the week

Days of the month

Basic feelings

School items

Seasons

Weather

Calendar vocabulary

Present tense verbs 

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

** 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 struggling to find secondary resources that challenge and engage your secondary Newcomers? This ESL ELD Fall Newcomer slide deck is everything you need to teach your secondary Newcomers (Entering and Emerging levels) about fall clothes, weather, food, holidays and traditions in a FUN and engaging way!

This product has TONS of bonus activities, vocabulary, engaging videos, supported writing, and a fun student project!

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 expand grammar skills.

This resource is PACKED with activities to engage your ESL students. You will have everything you need to have an AMAZING fall lesson.

What’s Included:

• 100 Interactive Google Slides/Pear Deck for fall weather, clothes, traditions, holidays and food
• Organized, professional slides with engaging graphics and images
• Five engaging videos to practice listening
• Focus on the Present Simple Tense
• Virtual field trip to the Macy's Day Parade in NYC
• Fall holiday "Snapshots" to teach all the spring holidays (Mexican Independence Day, Diwali, Halloween, Day of the Dead, Veteran's Day & Thanksgiving)
• 20 slides for writing practice with language supports for Newcomers
• Vocabulary supports throughout
• Two formative writing assessment slides
• Bonus Activity: Fall holiday Google Doc Note Catcher
• Bonus Activity: PDF Present Simple Tense Practice
• Bonus Activity: Transition word anchor chart 
• Bonus Activity: PDF Student Project checklist
• Bonus Activity: Student Project---How To Project---complete with templated student presentation Google Slides so students can teach how to do something to the class!
• Tons of interactive slides to drag, draw, etc.
• Engaging visuals for secondary Newcomers!!
• And more!!!

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This fall resource will bring some fun and engagement to your classroom! You don’t want to miss out on these EXCITING activities. Make sure to add this resource to your cart.

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Newcomer Personal Narrative Writing

Newcomer Professional Development

Do you want to give your Secondary ESL students an engaging resource to get them

writing, reading, presenting and researching about Women's History Month and International Women's Day_?_ The Google Slides Pear Deck celebrates current and past women who have inspired the world.

The research project has guided, scaffolded resources so students can research, create a Google Slides presentation (using templated slides), and present to their peers!

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 expand grammar skills.

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

What’s Included:

• 68 interactive Pear Deck Google Slides that teach and celebrate Women's History/Important moments and current female leaders and artists
• A brief history of important moments for women (voting, driving, equal pay, etc)
• Built in scaffolds, language frames, vocabulary support, and visuals
• Engaging secondary visuals and themes for secondary ELLs/MLs
• Research project slides to help students with their project
• Student note catcher for their research "Memorable Woman"
• PDF Printable "Memorable Women" (16 memorable women for students to choose from)
• A templated, ready to go, Google Slides presentation for students (16 slides) to use to create presentations about the memorable woman students are researching
• A G.O.A.T.s of Representation activity with a student note catcher
• Tons of slides for writing and interacting!
• Engaging videos and interviews to showcase incredible women!
• And more!

Look what other educators are saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sebastian P. wrote, “My favorite resource yet from this shop! Loved the graphics and engaging slides. My ELLs loved the research project as well! Thank you so much for making this.”

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

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Newcomer Personal Narrative Writing

Newcomer Professional Development

Do you want to give your Secondary ESL students an engaging resource to teach them about Black History Month_?_ This lesson is PERFECT to leave for a substitute. It was created for emerging to expanding ELLs and includes everything you need to let students work independently and practice important language skills! 

Tons of literacy and language supports for Emerging to Expanding level ELLs!

Your Students Will:

• Develop vocabulary
• Analyze text
• Apply knowledge
• Practice speaking and listening skills while completing the activities
• Work on developing writing skills
• Have the opportunity to expand grammar skills.

This lesson is READY-TO-USE with plenty of activities to engage your ESL students. You will have everything you need to have an AMAZING lesson.

What’s Included:

• 58 Google Slides that you can assign to your students to do independently (great for a sub or for you to do centers or small group while they work)
• 5 Embedded StoryCorps stories celebrating Black History Month that all have graphic videos for extra comprehension support
• Listening Comprehension multiple choice questions (ACCESS format)
• Speaking prompts with recording instructions for students to practice using a microphone
• Vocabulary slides with voice recordings to read aloud for each StoryCorps story
• Background Information slides for each StoryCorps story with voice recording to read aloud
• Prediction slides for student to write their predictions using a graphic
• A final slide that asks students to write what they learned, enjoyed, and still wonder
• Themes such as: NASA, voter suppression, literacy, Jim Crow Era, race car driving, father/son relationships and more
• Engaging themes and topics for secondary ELL multilingual students
• Great for a sub or so students can work independently while you pull small groups or do testing!

Look what other educators are saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rosa G. wrote, “This was a lifesaver for me after finishing ACCESS last week! The students really loved the stories and the voice recordings throughout meant even my struggling students could do this activity independently. Thank you!”

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

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ESL Newcomer Fall Bundle

Newcomer Personal Narrative Writing