http://www.netvouz.com/jgordon/folder/8389928619285763401/English+as+a+New+Language+About+ELLs+and+Great+Resources?feed=rss jgordon's bookmarks in folder About ELLs and Great Resources on Netvouz http://web5.thecenterweb.org/exchange/JGORDON/Inbox/Important%20guide%20for%20HS%20define%20ESL%20courses.pdf.EML/1_multipart_xF8FF_2_Important%20guide%20for%20HS%20define%20ESL%20courses.pdf/C58EA28C-18C0-4a97-9AF2-036E93DDAFB3/Important%20guide%20for%20HS%20define%20ESL%20courses.pdf?attach=1 Implementing Instructional Practices 129 page booklet prepared by the National Council of La Raza This booklet provides a fairly comprehsive overview, including multiple strategies. English as a New Language > About ELLs and Great Resources jgordon Thu, 15 Mar 2007 15:11:27 GMT http://education.uncc.edu/MORE/StartResources/OnlineRes.htm#ESL_Basic Project More is an online based teacher resource system specifically made for content area teachers in the fields of science, social studies, math and language arts. The web site offers a plethora of information for teachers including resources on exceptional ELLs, newcomer and welcoming activities as well as resources on theory and practice. The web site offers great ideas on how to integrate culture and language into all subjects and includes lesson plan and game ideas. Of particular interest is the ELLs’s with exceptionalities section which offers insight on the often gray area between special education and ELLs. Excellent articles are listed which focus on the cultural and linguistic differences between diverse learners. Rec. by Amy Bumgardner English as a New Language > About ELLs and Great Resources jgordon Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:28:08 GMT http://books.heinemann.com/shared/onlineresources/E00366/chapter5.pdf This is a chapter excerpt from the book Scaffolding Language, Saffolding Learning: Teaching Second Language Learners in the Mainstream Classroom by Pauline Gibbons. English as a New Language > About ELLs and Great Resources jgordon Tue, 23 Aug 2005 00:07:00 GMT http://books.heinemann.com/shared/onlineresources/e00248/chapter1.pdf This is a chapter excerpt from Teaching Reading in Multilingual Classroom by David E. Freeman and Ynovve S. Freeman. It contains a helpful checklist and example. English as a New Language > About ELLs and Great Resources jgordon Tue, 23 Aug 2005 00:17:00 GMT http://www.colorincolorado.org/introduction/academic.php Explanation of social and academic English, important distinction for new English langauge proficiency standards. English as a New Language > About ELLs and Great Resources jgordon Fri, 26 Aug 2005 02:35:47 GMT http://carla.acad.umn.edu/esl/minnetesol2000.html Answers to common questions asked by mainstream teachers English as a New Language > About ELLs and Great Resources jgordon Tue, 23 Aug 2005 00:30:58 GMT http://www.everythingesl.net/inservices/elementary_sites_ells_71638.php by Judie Haynes "Do you want to discover great web sites for the English language learners in your class? Here is a painless way to give students English language practice in the classroom or at home." This site links to ELL friendly readings, not specifically designed for ELLs but can be helpful. English as a New Language > About ELLs and Great Resources jgordon Mon, 24 Dec 2007 03:51:10 GMT http://www.western.edu/faculty/kwieseman/ELL/LDE_Strategies.htm Compiled June 13-17, 2005 by members of the "ELL Students in the Mainstream Classroom" course at the Western State College Summer Teacher Institute (Instructors: James Erekson, Candace Sparks, Katherine Wieseman): Shana Benson, Candi Borah, Mary Bunt, Mallory Clarke, Lisa Danos, Jim Erekson, Carlotta Horn, Cindy McKee, Linda Moorhouse, Heidi Rauth, Carol Smith, Cindy Westbay. English as a New Language > About ELLs and Great Resources jgordon Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:37:45 GMT http://www.pps.k12.or.us/curriculum/PDFs/ESL_Modifications.pdf This site from Portland public schools covers the basic concepts of language acquisition theory, essential tips for mainstream teachers of ESL students, teaching reading tips, and a list of terms related to ESL and bilingual programs English as a New Language > About ELLs and Great Resources jgordon Tue, 23 Aug 2005 15:58:53 GMT http://www.everythingesl.net/ The K-12 ESL Resource from Judie Haynes. This site provides lots of support for ELLs. See links to graphic organizers. English as a New Language > About ELLs and Great Resources jgordon Sun, 25 Feb 2007 21:15:06 GMT