9th Grade EFL - ESL - ELD Research

ESL My Origin--About Me Research Unit - Project Based Learning - Secondary ELL

By Curly Girl ELD Shop

Are you searching for project based learning opportunities for your ESL ELL students that are FUN? Your students will have the chance to research their origin countries and share their culture with the class. 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 learn more about themselves and their heritage

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:

  • 55 slides in a Google Slides presentation for the teacher to present the unit and guide pacing and activities---including inclusive graphics and interactive Pear Deck slides with tons of writing, videos, vocab and more!
  • Google Slides & PDF Printable template for students to make a "Passion Board"
  • An ode poem writing template for ELL students and Kobe Bryant's "Ode to Basketball" as the mentor poem 
  • A research note catcher that has built in language supports and visuals
  • A google slides presentation template for students to use to construct their presentations with built in sentence frames and titled slides
  • A peer presentation note catcher so students are actively listening while watching presentations
  • Engaging videos and visuals for secondary multilingual learners
  • A fun flyer to invite other teachers and staff to your food and poem party!
  • About My Family PDF 

Look what other educators are saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Theresa V. wrote, “I am currently using this activity with my beginning language learners at the middle school level. The slides are perfect for their level and they are having a great time researching their culture and they will be sharing what they learn with their classmates. The final projects look amazing! Thank you!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Evon S. wrote, “I am currently using this activity with my ESL students this summer. The project is perfect for their proficiency level. The activities are interesting and keep them engaged. I love this project and look forward to using this with my students in the fall! No prep work was needed! Thank you for this resource!! A++!”


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

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ESL Black History Month Research Project - Pear Deck - Secondary ELL

By Curly Girl ELD Shop

Are you looking for a way to teach about Black History Month to your secondary ESL students that includes research? Your secondary ESL ELL learners will be engaged by writing, reading, presenting and researching about Black History Month! They will learn about current and past African Americans 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:

  • Work on vocabulary
  • Analyze text
  • Apply knowledge
  • Complete research
  • Practice speaking and listening skills while completing the activities
  • Work on developing writing skills
  • Have the opportunity to work independently or in a group.

This project has EVERYTHING you need to complete a research project with your ESL students. You will have everything you need to have an AMAZING project.

What’s Included:

  • 73 interactive Pear Deck Google Slides that teach and celebrate Black History and current African American leaders and artists
  • A brief history of Jim Crow, Civil Rights Movement, and the 2000's
  • 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 "Changemaker"
  • PDF Printable "Changemakers" (16 African American changemakers for students to choose from)
  • A templated, ready to go, Google Slides presentation for students (18 slides) to use to create presentations about their changemakers
  • A G.O.A.T.s of Representation activity with a student note catcher
  • Virtual Field Trip to the African American Museum in Washington, DC
  • Student Vocabulary slides for independent or pair work for extra vocabulary 
  • Tons of slides celebrating African American artists, leaders, and more!

Look what other educators are saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Steve A. wrote, “This was an awesome resource. The Google Slides were really well done and engaging for my middle school Developing & Expanding students and the research project was great. Thanks.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rosa G. wrote, “These Pear Deck slides and research project were fantastic. Super professionally done with all the scaffolds and language supports my 10th graders needed. The research project took us an entire week and the students loved it! Their presentations were so fantastic thanks to the supports and student slide template! What a fun way to teach and celebrate Black History Month!” 


This Black History Month research project will make for an exciting project! You don’t want to miss out on this ENGAGING unit that allows you to have 2 weeks of lessons. Make sure to add this resource to your cart.

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