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What is Phonics?

Phonics refers to the ability to learn the individual sounds in spoken language and map those sounds to specific written letters in the English language. Students who have strong phonics skills are able to connect individual sounds with letters and use those sounds to read words. ( Definition from University of Oregon)

In 3rd grade, readers will be able to read multisyllabic and irregularly spelled words. They will know the 6 syllable types and be able to apply them when they are breaking words down. Third graders can apply word analysis skills to read grade appropriate words, including using the meaning from common Greek and Latin roots and affixes.

What Does it Look Like?

What is phonics and why is it important for your child to read?

Help your child sound out a tough word.

Practice Activities

Looking for the Smaller Words: Help look for smaller words the child knows when they come to a word that is unfamiliar. This can help the child decode the unfamiliar word. For example, if the child comes to the word "exclaimed", help them cover the "ex" and "ed" revealing only "claim". Next, cover "claim" and work to decipher the other parts. Once they know each part, put the word back together and read.

Change the Meaning with Prefixes and Suffixes (Affixes): Notice when you or the child comes to a word with a prefix or suffix and pause to discuss it. Isolate the word and break it down into the base word and prefix or suffix (e.g., nonfiction is "non" and "fiction"). Talk about the meaning of the base word and the prefix or suffix (e.g., "non" means not and "fiction" means invented or imagined). Talk about how the meaning of the word changes when combined (e.g., nonfiction means not imagined). Think of other words that have the same suffix or prefix and guide your child to look for patterns in spelling and meaning. Access a list of common prefixes and suffixes here.

Making New Words: Use small pieces of paper or index cards to jot down a collection of base words (words in their simplest form) and common prefixes and suffixes. Take turns selecting a base word and then a prefix or suffix to create a new word. See how many different combinations you each can make. Discuss the meaning of each new word as they are made. Optional printable materials can be found here.

Sharing Our Writing: Consider connecting the child with a relative or pen-pal as a meaningful opportunity to practice their writing skills. This could be through email or hand-written letters. Encourage the child to add descriptive words throughout and to incorporate new vocabulary they have been learning.

Practice Activities (with Printables)
If you don't have a printer, your child's school will print these for you.
Spell and Sort with Vowel Digraphs: Use this sorting activity to identify vowel digraphs. Access printable materials here: Spell and Sort (ai, ay, ea, ee, oa, ow, and ui), Spell and Sort (ea, oa, ai, ay, oo).

Syllable Share: Play this game to make multiple words with the same syllable. Syllable Share

Map a Word: Describe that each box represents each sound (not letter) in a word. Have the child say each sound in a word and then write each sound in one box. Watch Map a Word. Map a Word

Silent Letters: Show the child a word with a silent letter (e.g., comb) and explain the b is silent because we do not hear its sound. Read more words and have the child sort the words according to whether or not there is a silent letter. Watch Silent Letters. Silent Letters

Syllable Scoops: Have the child segment and sort words according to how many syllables there are. When applicable, discuss root words, prefixes, and suffixes.Syllable Scoops

Word Spinner: Combine two word parts to make new words. Then, determine if the word is a real word or a nonsense word. Spinners can be made by placing the point of a pencil in a paperclip if brads are unavailable. Another option is to cut each of the sounds individually and use as cards. Word Spinner

Online Activities

Rough Riders: This game has players track down diamond thieves while practicing digraphs, vowel sounds, compound words, and syllables.

Vowel Team Sentence Sort: This activity allows children to sort sentences by the vowel teams included in the sentences.

Spin and Read: Practice reading words with the follow spelling patterns: ew, ue.

Multisyllabic Words: This game provides practice matching open and closed syllables to build a new word with game cards. A second game allows children to match open and closed syllables as well. A quick overview of syllable types can be found here.

Grammar Police: This game provides practice with compound words and affixes while policing the highways.

Grammar Gladiator: This game provides practice with articles, verbs, homophones, and punctuation while unleashing fireballs.

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Phonics refers to the ability to learn the individual sounds in spoken language and map those sounds to specific written letters in the English language. Students who have strong phonics skills are able to connect individual sounds with letters and use those sounds to read words.

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What is phonics?

Phonics refers to the ability to learn the individual sounds in spoken language and map those sounds to specific written letters in the English language. Students who have strong phonics skills are able to connect individual sounds with letters and use those sounds to read words. ( Definition from University of Oregon)

In 4th and 5th grades, children are combining their knowledge of letter-sound relationships, syllable patterns, and word/segment meanings to read unfamiliar multisyllabic words. They can break words into their parts and analyze each component to help them read and understand grade appropriate words.

What Does it Look Like?

Watch this fun, parody video with decoding strategies.

Spelling pattern videos are linked below. Refer to these when reading and writing.

Practice activities

Syllable Hunt: Use newspapers, magazines, and books to hunt for words with a specific syllable type with the child. List the words found and discuss the syllable types (e.g., "Look! I found table and apple to go under Consonant-le, because ta/ble and ap/ple both have consonants followed by the letters -le in the second syllable!" ). Syllable Types (optional)

Break it Down: Stop and help the child find base words when they come to an unfamiliar word. Sometimes there may be two base words, as are found in compound words (e.g., baseball, mailbox, railroad). Other times, a root word may be used and have additional beginnings or endings attached (prefixes or suffixes) that change the meaning of the word. Being able to break an unfamiliar word into its parts can help children figure out how to read the word and uncover its meaning.

Making New Words: Use small pieces of paper or index cards to jot down a collection of base words (words in their simplest form) and common prefixes and suffixes. Take turns selecting a base word and then a prefix or suffix to create a new word. See how many different combinations you each can make. Discuss the meaning of each new word as they are made. Prefixes and Suffixes (optional)

Word Building Games: Play word building board games such as Scrabble©, Boggle©, or Word Up© with the child.

Sharing Our Writing: Consider connecting the child with a relative or pen-pal as a meaningful opportunity to practice their writing skills. This could be through email or hand-written letters. Encourage the child to add descriptive words throughout and to incorporate new vocabulary they have been learning.

H, H, & H: As your child is reading or through your conversations, take notice of the three unique word types listed below. Isolate the word and discuss how variations can differ in spelling, pronunciation, and meaning.

Practice Activities (with Printables)
If you don't have a printer, your child's school will print these for you.
Four Word: Play this game by determining if words on the provided cards are derived from a set of base words. Four Word

Domino Duo: Combine various letter combinations that can make the same sound while using the domino-like cards provided. Domino Duo

Homophone Bingo: Find and match common homophones (words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings). Homophone Bingo

Syllable Score: Practice breaking apart syllables in words and recording the number of syllables. Check the child's responses with the included answer key. Syllable Score

Select Syllables: Sort the included cards into two categories, initial syllables and final syllables. Each player selects 5 cards from the initial syllable pile and 5 cards from the final syllable pattern. Then each player makes as many words as they can by combining an initial syllable with a final syllable. If desired, set a timer and challenge one another. Select Syllables

Online Activities

Rough Riders: This game has players track down diamond thieves while practicing digraphs, vowel sounds, compound words, and syllables.

Multisyllabic Words: This game provides practice matching open and closed syllables to build a new word with game cards. This similar game allows children to match open and closed syllables as well. A quick overview of syllable types can be found here.

Grammar Police: This game provides practice with compound words and affixes while policing the highways.

Grammar Gladiator: This game provides practice with articles, verbs, homophones, and punctuation while unleashing fireballs.

Prefix Popper: This game has children match a prefix to its meaning while popping balloons.

Bounce: This game has players smash boxes that contain misspelled words.

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Library News and Notes

June 2, 2021

Dear Readers,

Great news! I was able to rebuild a simple version of the in-browser book reader which has enabled me to add back all of the ICDL books. The interface is not what it used to be, and we no longer have translations of books (only the original language the book was published in) - but we have all ~4,000 books back. The site is fast and reliable and should be able to stay around for some time to come. Happy reading!

May 5, 2021

Dear Readers,

Good news! Thanks to the UMD Computer Science Department, which has agreed to host a static version of ICDL, we have been able to resuscitate the library a bit, and have brought back 1/4 of the books in PDF form (that we have "download" rights for). We had to create a vastly simpler site without many, many of the features - no search, no translations, etc. But about 1,000 of the books are back, and we will work on bringing back more books and at least some aspects of the original site. Please note that we do not have the right to allow you to redistribute these books further, and they are provided to you only for personal use.

Thank you for so many of your heart-warming and gracious emails which encouraged us to find a way to keep the ICDL alive.

April 19, 2021

Dear Readers,

It has been over 20 years since we launched the International Children's Digital Library. In that time, we have served about 15 million people reading over 1,000,000 hours of children's books. We launched at a time when the concept of reading books online was a bit odd, and almost unheard of for children's books. After all these years, as far we know, we are still the largest collection of freely available complete children's books from around the world. And we did that without ever exposing children to commercial activities or risking their privacy.

But for many years, we have served this mission without any funds. And now all of the founders have moved on to other things in their lives. The servers are very old and dusty and there is no one to maintain them. Our licenses for the books are for use only by the ICDL so while we have considered a number of alternatives, none of them really made sense.

And so now it is time to say goodbye and read with the innumerable other resources in the world. The ICDL has been our labor of love, and we will always remember these books, the volunteers, libraries, publishers, and readers around the world with great fondness.

Keep reading!

- Founders Ben Bederson, Allison Druin, Ann Weeks, Anne Rose and Tim Browne (in memoriam)
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As we enter another week of distance learning, are there digital resources that can be used to support English learners?

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Research Guides: ESL/ELL Education: Interactive Websites for Learning

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New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL)

The purpose of the NYSITELL is to assess the English language level of new students whose home or primary language is other than English. Your child's score on the NYSITELL (Entering, Emerging, Transitioning, Expanding, or Commanding) will determine if he or she is entitled to receive English Language Learner (ELL) services and will determine the level of English language support. The results will also help teachers plan the best program for your child based on his or her strengths and needs in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. A guide to this assessment can be found below and has been translated into 22 languages.

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The purpose of the NYSITELL is to assess the English language level of new students whose home or primary language is other than English. Your child's score on the NYSITELL (Entering, Emerging, Transitioning, Expanding, or Commanding) will determine if he or she is entitled to receive English Language Learner (ELL) services and will determine the level of English language support.

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Aims to help students and children to memorize English (US) vocabulary in an easy and efficient way by using images, pronunciation and games. Free and Fun!

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Welcome to , the website where English Language teachers exchange resources: worksheets, lesson plans, activities, etc. ESL Printables
Our collection is growing every day with the help of many teachers. If you want to download you have to send your own contributions.

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First, Second, Last speaking activity (NYSESLAT practice) - ESL worksheet by irenner

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Speaking activity - tell a story based on the pictures. The same format as a NYSESLAT speaking activity.

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From frustration...

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The ravenous throng scampered toward the delectable viands, which the chef had impeccably arrayed on the table.

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Now you can easily get your students involved in their learning: let them select the text that interests them. Let them print and complete the activities with which they're most comfortable. Imagine each student learning vocabulary customized to his or her interests, while you have time to teach instead of typing. Could differentiation by interest or readiness be any easier? You can start doing it today, for free.

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Do you need to teach (or not teach) particular vocabulary words and phrases? Rewordify.com gives you the exact control you need for specialized vocabulary instruction. You can make customized word lists so the site rewords and teaches any word or phrase exactly the way you want.

Learn the way you want-from what you want to read. You can change the way the site works to fit your learning style as you read and learn from almost any text passage or web page. See the different highlighting styles in the box? You can pick any of them, and lots more options. Click the Settings link (at the bottom of the page now, or at the top of any page) to see all the choices you have. (The demo text in the box here never changes.)

Chart your progress and have fun. You can keep track of your learning with lots of detailed charts that show how you're doing. Plus, as you use the site, you earn points and get Learning Stars -a fun reward for reading and learning!

Now you can easily get your students involved in their learning: let them select the text that interests them. Let them print and complete the activities with which they're most comfortable. Imagine each student learning vocabulary customized to his or her interests, while you have time to teach instead of typing. Could differentiation by interest or readiness be any easier? You can start doing it today, for free.

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Children's Storybooks Online - Stories for Kids of All Ages

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Children's Books Read Aloud - no clutter, no games, no pseudo-tv

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English Grammar Game about Past Tense Irregular Verbs in English - Juego de Verbos Irregulares en inglés

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Using word lists is a great way to add structure to learning or teaching new vocabulary.

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Adults work on their English speaking, reading, and writing skills at The New York Public Library.

At The New York Public Library's Adult English Language and Literacy Program, where adults work on basic English and literacy skills, we're often asked for recommendations of websites for adults to practice English at home. Below you'll find online resources-some with a focus on listening, some on vocabulary, others on grammar, and some with a range of activities. Happy learning!

GCF Learn Free
A well-designed site with interactive tutorials for everything from operating an ATM machine to reading food labels. This link will take you to the section on reading which has resources for English language learners as well, including stories to listen to and read along, and picture dictionaries.

WeSpeak NYC
We Speak NYC (formerly We Are New York) is the City's English Language Learning program. It provides civic-focused instruction through videos, web and print materials, and free community classes in all five boroughs.

Also, for NYPL cardholders, remember that Mango Languages is available to you through the Library. It features ESL lessons for Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, and Vietnamese speakers. (First time users must create a profile in order to access Mango Languages.)

If you have questions about accessing our online resources, please reach out to Ask NYPL.

You can read this blog post in Spanish or Chinese.

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Free online ESL games to help students learn English in a fun and interactive way.

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Welcome to Games4esl! Feel free to browse through our huge library of resources for teaching and learning English. On Games4esl, you can find classroom games and game templates, interactive quizzes, ESL worksheets, flashcards, lesson plans, vocabulary lists, and much more. And the best part? Everything on Games4esl is FREE!

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All the resources you need for teaching English, including games, worksheets, lesson plans, and more. Completely free and created by real teachers.

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Below you will find a full list of our online ESL games. These games are great for teaching face to face with an interactive digital board or teaching online classes with Zoom. We will have many more online games coming shortly, so make sure you check back often.

ESL Say It! - A simple no prep warmer/cooler or quick break for students. In this activity students have to say a word from a category that begins with a letter.

ESL Wordle - based in the popular English word game but with 8 categories to make the game easier to be played by language learners

ESL Guess Who - Practice describing people with this fun online game.

Circle Word - In this game students need to work out what the 3,4,5 or 6 letter word is to get the highest score. Great for teens and adults A2+

MIXUP - A simple quick fire vocabulary game. How many words can you guess in 90 seconds?

Word Wheel - Get class started with this fun vocabulary challenge. In this game students try and guess what the nine letter word is while also making words using the letters and the key letter. The team with the most words and points will win!

Learn to tell the time - Practice reading the setting the time with this fun interactive game to practice telling the time.

ESL Scattergories! - A classic quick thinking vocabulary where students need to think of vocabulary quickly to get the most words beginning with a letter.

Scattagories for Kids! - Now play with young learner and lower level students in this simplified version of our classic game.

Name 5! - Name 5! is a simple no prep vocabulary warmer. In this activity students need to say a number of words based on a range of topics. Can your students beat the clock!

5 Seconds! - Students need to say 3 words from a random category in 5 seconds to score a point.

Guess the Word - A fun game to practice reading, spelling and vocabulary. Students read the definition and try and guess what the word is. Ideal for A2 level students. 11 categories of words to practice with.

2 Pictures 1 Compound - Can you guess the closed compounds nouns from the pictures? Practice guessing the compounds nouns with this fun interactive game.

Interactive Board Games - Practice speaking, grammar and vocabulary with these interactive online board games. New board games added regularly.

ESL Vocabulary Fortunes - An online game for teens and adults that is a great way to practice vocabulary on a large number of topics.

Word Search - Who can find the words first? With this multiplayer word search game practice spelling, reading and much much more.

Animal Vocabulary Games - Practice animals with these four interactive online games. These fun games are a great way to revise animal vocabulary with your students.

Fruit and Vegetables - Practice vocabulary, spelling and pronunciation with this fun interactive word game.

Animals - Practice animal vocabulary, spelling and pronunciation with this fun interactive game.

Story Dice - Get your students making and telling stories with this fun online story tool.

ESL Countdown - Practice vocabulary and spelling with countdown.

Anagram Word Game - A simple word game. Suitable for teens and adults with an intermediate and above level of English.

Word Unscramble - Practice vocabulary and spelling with this unscramble game for young learners.

ESL Category Generator - Generate categories to get your students practicing vocabulary. Great activity to be used with a ball or in online classes to get students thinking at the start of class as a warmer.

Trivia Quiz Generator - Generate quizzes quickly with this simple tool. Ideal for teens and adults intermediate and above.

Random Letter Generator - Generate random letters from the alphabet with this simple letter generating tool.

ESL Idiom Generator - Generate over 100 of the most common English language idioms. Get students to draw or mime out the idioms as a way to introduce them to the most common idioms in English.

Random Noun Generator - Randomly generate over 200 of the most common nouns in the English Language. Great for Pictionary and other end of the class coolers.

Catchphrase - A quick fire word game where students explain as many words as they can within the time limit.

Pictionary - Automatically generate words from three different levels of difficulty and play Pictionary with your students in a flash.

ESL Boggle - Boggle is a great warmer that can be used in the classroom. With this online version get students writing words to be the top of the class.

ESL Quizzes - Our Quizzes are a great way to end class and practice key vocabulary for a wide range of themes. Check back regularly as we are adding new quizzes regularly.

Question Unscramble - Practice grammar and speaking by unscrambling these questions which cover 15 different grammar topics.

Would You Rather - A simple no-prep warmer or cooler to get students speaking about what they would rather do in different situations. Ideal for students B1 (lower-intermediate +).

Directions Game - Practice giving directions with your students with this interactive map or let students create their own map.

FCE Speaking Practice - Practice FCE Speaking Part 1 and 2 with this interactive tool. There are over 80 part 1 questions and 24 part 2.

ESL Guess Who - Practice describing people with this fun online game.

The Expert - In this speaking game students speak about a topic for 30/60/120 seconds to gain points for their team.

Interactive Board Games - Practice speaking, grammar and vocabulary with these interactive online board games. New board games added regularly.

Movers Spot the Difference - Practice for the Cambridge Movers Speaking exam with this free fun interactive online game.

ESL Brain Teasers - Do you want to get your students thinking? Practice lateral thinking and reading with this brain teasers for all ages and levels.

Describe the photo - Practice speaking about photos for B1 (PET) students.

Story Dice - Get your students making and telling stories with this fun online story tool.

Spot The Difference - Can you spot the differences? Levels 1 - 8 are now available, more levels coming soon.

ESL Odd One Out - An online game that is a great way to practice vocabulary and speaking with young learners. This activity is great to help students practice for the Cambridge Movers exam.

Irregular Verb Challenge - Practice irregular verbs with your students using this tool. This versatile game can be played in many different ways and is a great routine to master irregular verbs with your students.

Interactive Board Games - Practice speaking, grammar and vocabulary with these interactive online board games. New board games added regularly.

ESL Quizzes - Our Quizzes are a great way to end class and practice key vocabulary for a wide range of themes. Check back regularly as we are adding new quizzes regularly.

Fortune Teller - Practice " yes/no" and "will" + future question forming with your students with this fortune teller.

ESL Bomb Game - Bomb is an engaging scoring system that adds excitement to any game.

Football Kick Off - Are your students football mad? Then this might be the game for you. Which team will win in this fantastic football game.

Classroom Car Race - Rev your engines and get ready to win it big with this fun car race themed board game. Ideal to use with your own questions and help keep the score.

American Football Rush - The American football version of our Football Kick off game. A quick no fuss way to gamify your lessons with no printouts.

Wheel of Fortune - Spin the wheel and win points for up to five teams.

Hidden Treasure - In this game students need to answer questions set by the teacher and try and find the hidden treasure before the others. The first to find it wins!

Student Vs Teacher - Who will win in this turn based based game? The student or the teacher?

ESL Battleship - Battleship is another engaging scoring system that will have students wanting more! How quickly can your students find all the ships and win?

Four in a Row (Connect Four) - This classic game can be used in many different ways in the classroom, as a treat, with speaking or while doing revision. Whatever way you use it it's sure to be popular.

Blockbuster - Gamify your online and face to face lessons with Blockbuster. Use this game to practice vocabulary, word formation or just about any activity. Students work in teams and have to get across the board.

Basketball Shoot - A simple game you can use to gamify you classes. This basketball themed game allows you to use your own material but use this fun game to allow students to use their skill to score a point. Great with mixed ability sports crazy classes.

Rock, Paper, Scissors - Battle your students in an epic match of 'Rock, Paper, Scissors'.

ESL Play Your Cards Right - A fun higher or lower game.

Virtual Classroom Horse Race - Bring your students to the horse races with this simple interactive game. Have students choose a horse and see who wins! Great to gamify your class and make everyone have a chance of winning big.

Tic Tac Toe - Play this classic versatile game with our interactive board game and gamify you lessons quickly and easily.

Tic Tac Toe - Dragons vs Unicorns - Play the ultimate tic tac toe battle in class. Who will win? Dragons or Unicorns?

Math Skills - Practice addition, subtraction, division and multiplication with this fun online game.

How Many? Counting Game - Practice counting, numbers and 'there are' / "there is" with this fun interactive counting game.

Addition Challenge - A quick fire addition maths game that will help your students practice quick thinking with numbers and addition in English or any target language. A fun no prep warmer/cooler for class.

Number Match - A simple multiplication challenge to get students thinking and multiplying in English. A great warmer to get your students thinking and focused!

Count Your Chickens! - A simple counting and Math problem game for kids. Can your students decide how many chickens to put across the fence?

Multiplication Checker - Test your test young learners multiplication skills with this interactive tool

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Alphabet Game - In this mini game students need to touch the letters of the alphabet in order. Ideal for young learners.

Guess the Word - A fun game to practice reading, spelling and vocabulary. Students read the definition and try and guess what the word is. Ideal for A2 level students. 11 categories of words to practice with.

Scattagories for Kids! - Now play with young learner and lower level students in this simplified version of our classic game.

Count Your Chickens! - A simple counting and Math problem game for kids. Can your students decide how many chickens to put across the fence?

Vocabulary Fortunes for Kids - This game is a great way to practice and reinforce vocabulary with young learners. Covering 12 different themes found in most young learner course books this game is sure to be popular with your students.

Animal Vocabulary Games - Practice animals with these four interactive online games. These fun games are a great way to revise animal vocabulary with your students.

How Many? Counting Game - Practice counting, numbers and 'there are' / "there is" with this fun interactive counting game.

Movers Spot the Difference - Practice for the Cambridge Movers Speaking exam with this free fun interactive online game.

Spot The Difference - Can you spot the differences? Levels 1 - 8 are now available, more levels coming soon.

Interactive Word Search - Online interactive word search (word soup) puzzles for Young learners with target vocabulary for Cambridge Young Learner Exams (Starters, Movers and Flyers A1 & A2. A Fun way to practice spelling with students in class, on their own or online with Zoom.

Word Unscramble - Practice vocabulary and spelling with this unscramble game for young learners.

ESL Hangman - Hangman is a no-prep way to practice spelling and vocabulary recall with your students.

ESL Picture Reveal - A fun way to introduce a topic, unit or just revise vocabulary with your students. These preprepared picture reveals will save you time and have students reviewing vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.

Memory Match - Review vocabulary with young learners with these interactive memory match game.

Story Dice - Get your students making and telling stories with this fun online story tool.

ESL Writing Prompt Generator - An entertaining way to practice writing with young learners and even teens.

More online ESL games coming soon! (Last updated 1 January 2023)

Online ESL Classroom Tools

Classroom Dice - A simple virtual dice that can be used on any device

Date and Weather Interactive Chart (New) - Our no fuss interactive date and weather chart is a great way practice the date and weather each day with your students.

Classroom Soundboard - This tool helps teachers manage classroom transitions with simple sounds that they can assign to different classroom tasks e.g listen to the teacher, change groups, go back to your desk etc.

Cipher Making Tool - Make secret ciphers quickly and easily with our new Cipher tool.

Tell the Time - Practice telling the time with this free online tool for teens and adults.

Story Dice - Get your students making and telling stories with this fun online story tool.

Random Letter Generator - Generate random letters from the alphabet with this simple letter generating tool.

Random Number Generator - Play bingo, practice numbers or pick who goes first, all with this random number generator.

ESL Category Generator - Generate categories to get your students practicing vocabulary. Great activity to be used with a ball or in online classes to get students thinking at the start of class as a warmer.

Student Name Picker - A random name selector for you to use in your classroom when choosing a student to complete a task, answer a question, or participate in an activity.

Spin the Wheel - Spin the wheel is a simple way of awarding points to students in a fun and interactive way.

Classroom Coin Flip - Flip a virtual coin to decide teams, who's first and much more.

Classroom Score Board - Keep score with this interactive classroom score board.

Classroom Timer - Keep a track of time with this handy timer.

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Instructional Supports by Level of English Language Proficiency

Explicit Language Instruction:

the intentional teaching of language form, function and vocabulary in all core and complementary subject areas.

Differentiation:
when teachers attend to the curricular outcomes and alter the resources, learner tasks, teaching strategies, student products and assessment based on the proficiency of English language learner.
Modification:
although all students are expected to work toward achieving grade-level curricular outcomes, teachers acknowledges the home language and prior knowledge of English language learners, supports the use of the students' home languages to understand the English language and academic concepts, and encourages opportunities for students to share their cultures. may, in certain cases, need to modify e ngage students through the multimodal resources through multiple perspectives. outcomes or select outcomes from earlier grades to meet the needs of English language learners at the beginning stages of English language acquisition. Refer to jurisdiction policy on reporting and awarding credits when course outcomes have been modified.
Culturally Responsive Practices:

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A FUN ENGLISH COURSE FOR YOUR KIDS Share this page with friends who need this too. Take Tour MULTI-LEVEL ENGLISH COURSES FOR KIDS a fun way to learn English Join Now ENGLISH PRACTICE & PLAY Best resources for ESL younger learners by far! Sign Up Now

English for Kids: Freddie's Ville is a multi-level English course (ESL/EFL) & resource paradise for teaching ESL kids. It is great for teachers and homeschooling parents. For the teaching of English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL), the site features ESL animated Video lessons, ESL fun games, super cool EFL worksheets, songs and apps for teaching English dialogues, vocabulary and grammar. Join Freddie and his hyperactive sister, Lisa, to play and learn English. Freddiesville.com is suitable for children of Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade and 3rd grade levels. Teaching English to kids just got a whole lot better.

This section features animated English video lessons for ESL/EFL kids, arranged by level from Preschool, kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade and 3rd grade learners. These lessons are dialogue and vocabulary-based. Each unit covers a specific theme.

You will find many esl fun games for learning English here, arranged by topic. There are word games, sentence games, word puzzles and more for reviewing and practicing vocabulary, grammar and sentence patterns. Playing educational games helps kids self-study.

We also offer printable vocabulary, grammar and sentence worksheets arranged by topic. There are handwriting worksheets, crossword puzzles, matching exercises, gap fill and text maze reading comprehension exercises.

At the moment we have a few catchy songs for learning English. The songs are great for reviewing the lessons and help children learn sentence structures and vocabulary quickly. We are working to add more songs to go with each lesson. Learning through songs is great.

Mobile learning is now the big thing. We have a few apps of our own which you can download and use for learning English, phonics and more. We are working on more English learning apps. Join our newsletter to get updates on this.

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Why a store on a free site? Well some people prefer to download packs of resources instead of browsing through the site. Internet connection is not regular in some parts of the world. With our store you will have lots of these resources on your computer for a rainy day.

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The New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL)

The New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL) is the only assessment instrument in New York State for measuring the English language proficiency of a student who may possibly be an ELL. The results of the NYSITELL are used to determine the type of instructional program into which the student must be placed. The NYSITELL is a secure test.
When is the NYSITELL administered?
The NYSITELL is administered once the parent/guardian completes the Home Language Questionnaire (HLQ) and an informal interview is conducted in the home/primary language and in English. The initial English language assessment using the NYSITELL is conducted only once at the time of the student's enrollment in a NYS school. The NYSITELL results will reveal whether or not the student should be classified as ELL. It will also tell you the level of the student's English proficiency in order to appropriately place the student and to plan instruction.
Where can a school order copies of the NYSITELL?
An initial online request for the NYSITELL may be submitted upon receipt of a memorandum in early June from the Office of State Assessment entitled "Procedures for Requesting and Storing the NYSITELL." Accompanying this memorandum is a school data sheet, which contains your user name and password to log onto the online request system to place your request. Questions concerning the ordering of NYSITELL materials should be directed to the Office of State Assessment at 518-474-8220. For more information about ordering, visit the Office of State Assessment.
How often is the NYSITELL administered?
The NYSITELL is administered only once within two weeks of the student's initial enrollment in a New York State school.

If a student transfers into a NYS district from another NYS district, the NYSITELL is not to be administered to this student. Every attempt must be made to obtain the student's records from his/her original school.

If a student does have records, place the student based on the most recent NYSESLAT score.

If the student has no records, treat as a new entrant and carry out the entire identification procedure.

If a student comes from another state, treat the student as a new entrant and the entire initial identification procedure must be followed.

How are test results reported?
The results are reported in raw scores, scale scores and performance levels. More information may be found at the NYS NYSITELL website.

The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT)

The NYSESLAT (New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test) is the annual English language assessment used to determine if an ELL continues to be limited English proficient, based upon such student scoring at a state designated level of English proficiency on the NYSESLAT (CR Part 154.2)(c). The NYSESLAT has five levels: K-1, 2-4, 5-6, 7-8 and 9-12. It consists of Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing sub-tests that are aligned with the NYS Leaning Standards for English as a Second Language.
What is the purpose of the NYSESLAT?
The NYSESLAT is used to measure progress toward the ELL's achievement of proficiency in English. Based on the test, the student's proficiency level in English is classified as Entering, Emerging, Transitioning, Expanding, or Commanding. Such classification must be used to provide the required amount of English as a New Language (ENL) and English Language Arts instruction prescribed under Part 154 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
How are NYSESLAT test results reported?
NYSESLAT results are reported in raw scores, scale scores, and English proficiency levels. The NYSESLAT results determine whether a student continues to qualify for instructional services for ELLs or if the student will exit from bilingual education or ENL instructional services.
Who takes the NYSESLAT?
The NYSESLAT is a mandated test for all ELLs. Every ELL must take the NYSESLAT until she/he has reached the level of Commanding on the NYSESLAT, which will allow her/him to exit a bilingual education or ENL program.
When is the NYSESLAT administered?
The NYSESLAT is administered only in April-May of each year. The NYSESLAT is a secure test.
Where can a school order copies of the NYSESLAT?
An "Instructional Guide" containing instructions for ordering the NYSESLAT is sent to building principals of public, charter, and nonpublic schools each year, usually in March. The Instructional Guide provides information on how to initiate an electronic order of the NYSESLAT. Orders are made by the school principal or designated staff person. More information may be found at the New York State Education Department NYSESLAT website.
NYSESLAT Rubrics
Testing Accommodations for English Language Learners

Schools may provide testing accommodations to ELLs, as needed, on all NYS ELA and content-area assessments (i.e., Mathematics, Science and Social Studies). Districts/schools must make all necessary arrangements to make these accommodations available for ELLs who need them. A list of NYS approved accommodations may be found in the School Administrator's Manual (SAM) for each respective test.

NEW: November 2018 Field Advisory regarding: Next-Day Completion of Testing for English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners on Regents Examinations
Testing Accommodations for ELLs on NYS ELA and Content-area assessments include: Time Extension (all exams)
Schools may extend the test time for ELL students on NYS ELA and content-area Assessments and on Regents Examinations. Principals may use any reasonable extensions, such as "time and a half" (the required testing time plus half that amount), in accordance with their best judgment about the needs of the ELL students. Principals should consult with the student's classroom teacher in making these determinations.
Separate Location (all exams)
Schools are encouraged to provide optimal testing environments and facilities for ELLs. NYS assessments may be administered to ELLs individually or in small groups in a separate location.
Third Reading of Listening Selection (English Language Arts Exams Only).
Proctors may read the listening passage three times to ELLs on grades 3-8 English Language Arts assessments and on the Regents Comprehensive Examination in English.
Bilingual Dictionaries and/or Glossaries
ELLs may use bilingual glossaries when taking State examinations in all subjects except foreign languages. The bilingual dictionaries and glossaries may provide only direct one to one translations of words. Bilingual dictionaries and/or glossaries that provide definitions or explanations are not permitted. Bilingual glossaries in the content areas are available for downloading.

Simultaneous use of English and Alternative Language Editions are not allowed for English Language Arts Examinations. For state examinations for which the Department provides written translations, ELLs may use both English and an alternative language edition of the test simultaneously. However, they should be instructed to record all of their responses in only one of the two editions. The alternative language edition used by the student should be so indicated on the student's answer sheet. Note: There are no translations of English Language Arts examinations.

Oral Translation for Low Incidence Languages are not allowed for English Language Arts Examinations. Schools may provide ELL students with an oral translation of a state examination when there is no translated edition provided by the Department. All translations must be oral, direct translations of the English editions. Written translations are not allowed. No clarifications or explanations may be provided. Translators should receive copies of the English edition of the tests one hour prior to administration. The Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages and the Regional Bilingual Education Resource Networks can assist schools in locating suitable translators.

Writing Responses in the Home/Primary Language are not allowed for English Language Arts Examinations. ELL students making use of alternative language editions or of oral translations of state examinations other than the ELA may write their responses to the open ended question in their home/primary language. Scoring the tests is the responsibility of the school. However, the Department's Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages and the RBERNs can assist schools in locating persons who can translate the students' responses into English to facilitate scoring of the answer papers.
What accommodations are permitted for ELLs on the NYSESLAT?
The NYSESLAT is designed specifically for ELLs. Therefore, testing accommodations ordinarily permitted for ELLs taking other State tests are not permitted for the NYSESLAT. ​ Specific accommodations for ELLs with an IEP are noted below.
What NYSESLAT accommodations are permitted for ELLs with an IEP?
ELLs with an IEP should be provided the testing accommodations specified in their IEP or Section 504 Accommodation Plan (504 Plan), and refer to the memo To be consistent with the other State examinations, beginning with the 2017 administration of the NYSESLAT, students with disabilities whose individualized education programs (IEPs) or Section 504 accommodation plans (504 Plans) document that tests be read aloud (by way of human reader or technology) must be provided this testing accommodation for all sections of the test. In previous years, the Listening, Speaking, and Writing sections of the NYSESLAT could be read to students, but the Reading section could not. For the Writing subtest, students may NOT receive assistance or have their responses corrected for spelling, grammar, paragraphing, or punctuation. For further information, please visit the Office of State Assessment Change in Allowable Testing Accommodations on the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT).
Can ELLs be exempted from any NYS Regents Examinations?
A high school principal may grant exemptions to new entrants from another country or from another State on selected Regents Examinations for students who are initially placed in grades 11 or 12. This exemption includes all transfer students initially placed in 11th or 12th grade, and includes monolingual students as well as ELLs.
What exemptions apply to students who arrive in NYS and are placed in the 11th grade?
A principal may grant an exemption from the Global History and Geography Regents Exam only if the student's first entry to a New York State school is in Grade 11. The principal may exempt a student from the requirement for the Regents examination in Global History and Geography ordinarily taken and passed before the date of the student's entry.
What exemptions apply to students who arrive in NYS and are placed in the 12th grade?
A principal may grant an exemption from the Science Regents Exam only if the student's first entry into a New York State school was in Grade 12. The principal may exempt a student from the requirement for the Regents examination in Science and the Regents examination in Global History and Geography which are ordinarily taken and passed before the date of the student's entry.
Test Accommodations for Former ELLs Are there testing accommodations available for Former ELL students?
Yes. On September 15, 2008 the NYSED Board of Regents approved extending test accommodations to former ELLs for two additional years after achieving proficiency on the NYSESLAT.

This limited two-year extension in testing accommodations will provide former ELLs an opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge by leveling the playing field while they continue to develop their linguistic and academic skills. These testing accommodations will not affect the validity or reliability of the required State assessments nor will they change the academic level or the expected performance criteria of such assessments. (Board of Regents item)

The Department will implement this policy revision for all impacted New York State Testing Programs for the 2008-2009 academic year, commencing with the Elementary Level Examination in Social Studies (Grade 5) that will be administered in November 2008. (Assessment Notification Memo to the field by David Abrams)

ELLs and Former ELLs are entitled to these ELL Testing Accommodations as per CR Part 154 Regulations. District staff should make all necessary arrangements in providing these accommodations during all State exams.

If you have any questions please contact the Office of State Assessment at (518) 474-5902.
Report: Next-Generation Summative English Language Proficiency Assessments for English Learners: Priorities for Policy and Research
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English Language Learners

A teacher who spent 13 years in the Middle East shares ideas on how to support Arabic-speaking students in learning English.

In 2016, the National Center for Educational Statistics reported that Arabic was the second-most-common home language for English language learner (ELL) students in the United States. Many teachers, at some point in their careers, will teach English to an Arabic-speaking student. But very few teachers have any experience with Arabic, unlike Spanish, which many of us have had at least some exposure to. And as teachers, we know that a child's culture and first language give them the structures that organize how they acquire their second.

Arabic ranks among the most difficult languages for a native English speaker to learn: Its grammar differs from English, its script is written from right to left, and it features sounds that English doesn't have. I lived in the Middle East for 13 years, and I am far from fluent. But I've learned that what I have problems learning in Arabic, my ELL students have trouble learning in English.

Here are some strategies that recognize the differences between the two languages and make teaching Arabic-speaking ELL students a bit easier.

Phonics

Unlike in English, each letter in Arabic has only one sound, which can make letters like c, g, q, and x confusing. Also, Arabic has no /p/ sound and only three vowel sounds. These are long and short /a/, /i/, and /u/-but each one sounds slightly different, depending on where in the Middle East the speaker is from. For example, in the Arab name Noor or Noorah, the /oo/ sound can land between a long /o/ and /u/, which is why some Arabic speakers spell the name in English as Nour or Nourah.

Also, some Arabic consonants are spoken with the tongue at the back of the roof of the mouth. The most common example of this is the /kh/ sound in the name Khaled. Most English speakers pronounce it as either Kaled or Haled because very few of us can make the sound correctly. Arabic features other guttural sounds too, and while they sound fluid and beautiful in Arabic, when applied to English words, they sound harsh and are nearly impossible to understand.

Just as these sounds are challenging to native English speakers, particular sounds in English are challenging for Arabic speakers, so my Arabic ELL classes are phonics intensive: I start each class period with a vowel, consonant, and blends review. Young children often need this routine reinforcement to help them remember these sounds, and while older children may be able to distinguish between the sounds, they may be at a loss when it comes to making the correct sound when faced with such a /p/ or a /b/.

When introducing new vocabulary to young children, I usually give them a coloring picture with the word for them to trace to help them with meanings in addition to sounds. A visual representation of the sounds of the word helps them to remember how to say it correctly, and tracing the word and coloring the picture reinforces that with tactile information. With older students, I write the word on the board to visually reinforce what the student hears.

Writing

Arabic is rendered in script similar to cursive that is written and read from right to left; the cognitive challenge of reversing writing is so extreme that it's not uncommon for older students to turn in entire essays that you need a mirror to read-and without spaces because spacing in written Arabic is much narrower than in English.

For older students who are accustomed to reading and writing in Arabic, practice finding the first page in a book can work well. I team up Arabic speakers with other ELL students and call out different page numbers so that each group can race to find the page-that helps them become accustomed to reading "backward." Sometimes I teach them cursive: I group letters by circles, sticks, and loops so that the students can see the similarities to Arabic.

With younger students who might be learning to read and write in Arabic and English simultaneously, I make sure to remind them which direction they're working in at the beginning of each class period. A bracelet or colorful string tied around their left wrist helps them remember which direction to read and write in.

There is another, more serious challenge facing older Arabic-speaking students learning to write in English: Written Arabic is very formal. Modern Standard Arabic, which is used for writing, is very similar to Classical Arabic-it has changed little over the course of centuries. Imagine if you spoke in everyday English but wrote in Shakespearean English-that's what it's like, and that's why writing in English is so daunting for Arabic-speaking ELLs. I have seen students, in a complete panic, copy by hand or cut and paste entire pages from online sources.

I once had a group of eighth-grade Arabic-speaking ELL boys who refused to answer even the simplest open-ended question, so I asked them to design a new action sequence for Star Wars: Episode I-The Phantom Menace (they weren't happy with how that installment ended). The boys collaborated in groups of three or four to diagram and illustrate their new action sequence using storyboards; then they wrote several short sentences with directions for the actors and stunt people.

That was a challenging assignment, but it also intrigued them. Once they completed it successfully, they were ready to take on other writing assignments. By the end of the year, the boys were writing two-page essays and giving short speeches. When the boys could choose simple assignments that piqued their interest, much like choice reading, they developed their own voices and came to enjoy writing.

Culture

A child's culture also influences how they learn a second language. Arabic culture revolves around family and community. While it may be easier for you to work with Arabic students in a small group by themselves, doing so can make them feel isolated.

I have found that Arabic-speaking students often do better in groups with non-Arabic, native English speakers. Socializing and collaborating motivates them to learn English. But I always keep a quiet corner of the room where my Arabic students can go when they are feeling frustrated or overwhelmed.

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Students with academic challenges benefit from these simple strategies as they develop confidence using the target language.

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It is unsurprising that students who face academic challenges may feel overwhelmed in world language classrooms, which require all learners to leave their comfort zones and embrace something new. Those who grapple with processing issues or memory weaknesses require additional assistance in order to successfully acquire a new language. However, this additional assistance should not mean resorting to English-it is possible to maintain the target language while meeting all students' needs.

As the Virginia Department of Education outlines in the informative guide Supporting World Language Learning for Students With Disabilities, it is critical to note that "students who underperform in a classroom often experience challenges handling information at one of three stages of the process-perception, processing, expression-or any combination of the three" (p. 17; I'll refer to this guide several times below, providing page numbers for ease of reference since it's 91 pages long).

In the context of world language courses, perception taps into reading and listening comprehension. Students who encounter difficulties with perception often struggle to "assign meaning to audio and visual stimuli" (p. 19). Processing involves all four communicative domains: speaking, writing, listening, and reading. Students with recall or memory issues often struggle with processing, as they are unable to "decipher, organize, and store previous and current stimuli" (p. 20). Processing difficulties often lead to challenges with expression, and a student who struggles with processing the language might also have difficulty expressing themselves in oral or written form.

I'd like to share some ways that I use research-based strategies to assist students who struggle with the perception, processing, or expression of the target language. Each of these strategies encourages and promotes maximum use of the target language.

Supporting Struggling Students

1. Incorporate images: Images aid comprehension because they "allow students to expand their language skills by attaching the word to a more concrete representation" (p. 35). In my Spanish classes, I provide an abundance of pictures of real people, places, or items, which allows me to infuse the target culture and is more engaging for students than working solely with texts.

For example, when teaching about foods, I include images of open-air markets in Spanish-speaking countries and point out and name different fruits, meats, fish, and vegetables, which exposes students to the target culture. And when presenting new vocabulary, I always display images to accompany the new words, aiding students' ability to grasp the meaning of the word without using English.

Allowing students to draw out words on paper or digitally is another fun way to include images, and it gives students the reins to express themselves as they learn. Students can demonstrate their comprehension of an audio or text by drawing a detailed image, and then tell what they drew aloud or in writing.

2. Provide sentence starters or a word wall: Asking and answering questions in the target language requires repeated practice-and builds confidence. Often times, starting off a sentence for students in the target language when you ask them to speak or write is just what they need, especially if they struggle with their oral or written expression in the target language.

Creating a word wall with sentence starters to help with common questions such as, "May I use the bathroom / go for a drink?" or "How do I say this word in Spanish?" or "Repeat, please!" is another way to incorporate sentence starters. You can display posters to create a word wall with the sentence starters you feel are most relevant to your class. The Virginia Department of Education guide suggests focusing on a particular sentence starter for several days to give students repeated practice.

3. Follow routines: Repetition is necessary for students to successfully acquire a language. For those who struggle with perception, processing, or expression in the language, a set daily routine helps maintain consistency and aids comprehension. The Virginia guide says, "For students to really integrate a word/expression into their own language, it is generally accepted that the student needs to be exposed to the term at least 30 times" (p. 37), and that's easier to track if you have set routines. Routines give students practice as they perceive, process, and express themselves in the new language.

Each day, I follow the same routine with my Spanish I courses. Our daily warm-up activity consists of writing out and reciting the date and weather in Spanish, along with another review-based task (typically practicing on Quizlet or answering open-ended questions). This ensures that students are thinking in the target language and using it from the moment they step into the classroom. Repeating the date, weather, and some basic questions each day also helps build confidence over time. Students are never confused or lost when they walk in because they know what to expect.

4. Act it out: Rather than drilling students on new chunks of vocabulary, make language learning more active by incorporating gestures. When teaching about hobbies or interests, for example, act them out-when reciting the verb "to run" or "to draw" aloud, perform those actions. Allow students to make gestures along with you.

Implementing physical response strategies serves as additional reinforcement to build students' comprehension of oral or written language. Try playing charades, with one student acting out a word or phrase and the others guessing what it is in the target language.

5. Consider wait time: Students may need more time than you may think to formulate responses. Allow them to process a piece information first by waiting for several seconds before asking for answers: "Generally, students learning a foreign language need between 18 and 30 seconds (or more) to process the target language before being called on to respond to questions in class or in writing" (p. 34). Waiting for up to 30 seconds before calling on students will give everyone a chance to feel successful and participate. Likewise, posing a question and allowing students to turn and talk before speaking to the whole class will assist them in building the confidence they need.

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We ESL teachers are the experts in English language acquisition.

Our superhuman powers even allow us to impart knowledge to students through an osmosis-like processes.

Okay, not really. Excuse my wishful thinking.

Instead, we stay up late researching strategies to motivate our students.

We constantly seek new ways to liven up our ESL lessons, and we explore tools to meet the needs of various learning styles.

While all these things are great - and necessary - we need to make sure that we're supporting our students 100%.

This only occurs by implementing the necessary and appropriate modifications and accommodations in the classroom.

But many of us don't have firsthand experience learning a second language and, for those of us who do, most have had the benefit of receiving most or all of our education in our native language. Our students don't necessarily have that luxury.

In fact, the majority of them are learning to navigate a new language and culture while simultaneously learning their native language. With content area teachers, students are learning various concepts and ideas for the first time in a language that they have yet to master.

That's not an easy feat, to say the least.

So, how do we figure out which modifications and accommodations our students need to succeed?

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The Importance of Implementing Modifications for ELLs

Many English Language Learners are identified as having Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and, in turn, struggle to access the material or concepts being taught in class. In this common situation, it's imperative for teachers to choose appropriate modifications and accommodations in order to make the content more accessible to them.

Although these modifications are insufficient to place our students on a level playing field with their English speaking counterparts, they do make a huge difference in our students' academic success.

The terms modifications and accommodations are often used interchangeably, but it's imperative that teachers understand the differences between the two.

Modifications are essentially changes made to the core content so that the learning objectives are different and more accessible for the student.

Accommodations, on the other hand, don't change the actual content being delivered. They're add-ons, tools that ensure that students can demonstrate what they know without lessening their expectations. Since modifications do usually lessen the expectations for the students, they're usually only used in extreme circumstances.

Both modifications and accommodations should be used carefully and with thoughtful consideration.

Let's discuss some ideas on how we can use accommodations and modifications to make learning easier for students with LEP.

1. Alternate Responses

When assessing your ESL students, be sure that you're clear on exactly what it is that you want them to demonstrate. Then, think of creative ways that they can demonstrate that knowledge. For instance, a teacher assessing students' understanding of causes of the Revolutionary War may traditionally have required that students write responses to a number of questions or prompts. For ELLs, this may be restrictive and prevent them from communicating what they actually know.

If you're not actually assessing their writing ability, then you can find alternate ways for the students to respond.

They can be allowed to draw a series of pictures with short captions or even speak their responses into a recorder in lieu of providing a written response. This way, you're giving them the chance to communicate their knowledge in a way that circumvents the language and/or writing barrier.

2. Advance Notes

Just thinking about the advanced French class that I took in college makes my head spin to this very day.

The instructor spoke in French the entire time. Although I had a decent grasp on speaking and understanding French, it was still difficult for me to keep up with everything that was covered.

Our students face a similar problem in many of our classes.

One way that we can make things easier is by preparing and distributing advance notes. This gives ELLs the opportunity to preview what will be taught and, in turn, aids in comprehension of the material.

If your students are required to take notes, your ELLs can use your advance notes and make small additions as necessary. This decreases the amount of writing required, allows the student to slow down and helps them make sense of what is being said. It's also a huge confidence booster that's been proven to increase student performance.

3. Extended Time

It's obvious that response time for ELLs is significantly greater than it is for students proficient in English. Given this, we know that ELLs may require more time to process and communicate information on assessments. To support your students in this area, give them additional time on tests to help. Extra time will also help to decrease anxiety, which often has a significant impact on test performance.

4. Teacher Modeling

As ESL teachers, we're always thinking about reducing Teacher Talking Time (TTT). One great way to do this is to focus on ways to communicate non-verbally.

Modeling and using gestures to aid in understanding can be a very effective accommodation for ELLs. Make sure that you're thoughtful about what you'll model and how you'll do it ahead of time. Also make sure that you're not only modeling during instruction, but that you also model directions as well.

So, let's say you're going to tell your students that they need to get folders from their backpacks. Place your own backpack on your desk, find a place to sit and support your ELLs by modeling each step as you say it. You can point to a desk when you ask them to place their folders on their desks. You can also pick up a folder and point to your backpack when you ask them to do the first step.

The key is to keep your actions clear and simple. Too much moving around can distract students from listening to what you're saying.

5. Simplified written and verbal instructions

Whether you're giving instructions for a test or assignment verbally or textually, you should simplify them as much as possible for students with LEP. Many times, this can be easily done by taking out extra words or turning complex sentences into simple ones. Consider these directions:
Carefully read each sentence below and determine its subject and predicate. Then, underline the subject once and the predicate twice.
These directions can be easily changed to this simpler version:
Read each sentence. Put one line under the subject. Put two lines under the predicate.
These simple changes require minimal effort and time, but actually do make a huge difference for our students!

6. Frequent breaks

Learning is fun, but it can also be hard work!

This is especially true for students learning a new language. All that hard work may mean that your ELLs need more frequent breaks than others. Give your students frequent breaks during class time or tests so that they can perform at their best. Simply stepping out in the hall, walking around the room or taking a trip to the water fountain can make a huge difference, leave them feeling refreshed and get them in the zone to be ready for more.

7. eDictionaries

When used correctly, technology never fails to transform a classroom. Allow your students to use eDictionaries in your classroom to look up unknown words. Any regular dictionary will do, but eDictionaries allow students to hear the pronunciations of words. As you might imagine, this is extremely helpful for anyone learning a second language. If students encounter an unknown word, they can type it into an eDictionary, hear the word pronounced and either read or listen to the definition. Also, if they aren't sure how to to spell a word, many eDictionaries will allow them to speak the word to have the correct spelling displayed.

Using Content Modifications When Necessary

There are definitely situations where accommodations are simply not enough. In these moments, you'll need to actually change or modify content and learning objectives.

In these instances, you'll actually change the overall expectations of the individual student and/or make the content less complex. The goal is that this will help the student to learn as much as possible while still working towards their overall learning goals.

So, if one learning objective for your students is to be able to identify the causes of the Revolutionary War, a modification could entail that one particular student only has to identify all parties involved in the war, dates, and other specific bits of information.

Evaluating Effectiveness of Instructional Accommodations

There are many, many options for accommodating your students.

All of these accommodations aren't equal.

What works for one student may not work for another, and what worked at one point in time may no longer be effective for your current classroom.

When implementing accommodations and modifications, be sure to continuously evaluate their effectiveness.

During this evaluation, it's important to solicit and consider student feedback. If something is working well, then great. If not, then you'll need to find other accommodations that are more effective. Talking to other teachers can be especially useful in this process. Many of your colleagues will have ideas and examples of accommodations that they've used successfully.

Keep in mind that the goal of the accommodation is to make the process of teaching and learning easier for the student. Put forth time and effort into carefully selecting accommodations and watch how these small changes make a world of difference!

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The history of Spain has been marked by all types of events, wars, conquests, marriages, deaths... and literature has played an important part in it. From the epic tale of the "Cantar del Mio Cid" to the surrealism present in some of Cela's works; from the amazing adventures of Don Quixote to the many books recounting the horrors of the Spanish Civil War, has had it's own way of influencing history. Literature is a very important subject in all Spanish schools, and this site is a guide to the evolution of Spanish literature across the centuries.

Best Spanish Books

El Cantar del Mio Cid, which tells the story of the legendary hero Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar.

Don Quixote, the most important book of all the Spanish literature, written by Miguel de Cervantes.

Lazarillo de Tormes, the novel which launched the genre of the picaresque novel.

Romancero Gitano, the most famous Spanish book of poems, dedicated to the gypsy world.

Spanish literature has a huge array of must-read books, but to read them all would take you uncountable years. These are the most iconic works of the Spanish literature, from the first manifestation during the 12th century to the great poems of Federico Garcia Lorca.

Spanish Literature - The beginnings

The history of Spanish literature starts with "El Cantar del Mio Cid" (12th century), an epic narrative that was transmitted orally through the story tellers. However, the first written testimonies of Spanish literature begin in the 13th century with the Middle-Ages literature, which cultivated all the genres in prose, poetry and theatre. The end of the Middle Ages (sometimes known as pre-Renaissance period) is a very prolific time for Spanish literature, with the development of works like "Coplas a la muerte de mi padre" (Jorge Manrique) and "La Celestina" (Fernando de Rojas).

During the Renaissance the influence of Italy in Spain was very strong, and thus the religious influence. During this period there's a big production of religious works with authors such as Fray Luis de Leon or San JUan de la Cruz. Pastoral or didactic novels were also quite popular, and the picaresque genre became popular with "Lazarillo de Tormes"

Spanish Literature - Baroque period

The Spanish Baroque coincides with the Golden Age of Spanish literature, called that way because of the great number of excellent literary productions that appeared in the period. Miguel de Cervantes is, without doubt, the ultimate Baroque author. His masterpiece, the adventures of the mad knight "Don Quixote", is considered the most important book of the Spanish literature and one of the most important in the Universal literature. Other important authors in this period are the poet Quevedo and the play writer Lope de Vega.

Spanish Literature - Enlightenment period

The Enlightenment period in Spanish literature can be divided in three different periods: the post-Baroque period, the Neo-Classical period and the pre-Romanticism period. The Enlightenment wants a break with the old concept of authority, and thinks reason is more important than feeling or emotions. This is why this period doesn't have a strong poetry group. In prose, essays and didactic texts are the most popular types of works, especially among literates. Newspapers help to spread the knowledge of other European countries around Spain.

Spanish Literature - Romanticism and Realism

Romanticism appears as a reaction against the strict rules of the Enlightenment, and in opposition to it, it places more importance in feelings than reason. Romanticism can be divided into two different movements: traditional Romanticism (defends the traditional values ​​represented by the Church and State) and liberal Romanticism (fights the established order, religion, art and politics, and claims the rights of individuals to society and the laws).

Realism appears when literates have grown tired of the subjectivism of Romanticism and are looking for something more real. They were tired of the imaginative and colorful, and sought to observe the people, society and contemporary traditions objectively. Its goal was to present the truest portrait of society.

Spanish Literature - 20th century

The 20th century is a century of great change in Spain. There's not a specific movement. Rather, every author develops his or her own personal style. Novels become the most popular genre, and social themes are very common, especially those related to life in Spain during the Spanish Civil War and the following dictatorship. There are three important generations of writers during the 20th century that configure the Spanish literature of the period: Generation of '98, Generation of '14 and Generation of '27.

If you ever study Spanish, reading some of the works of these great Spanish authors will give you an added knowledge into the Spanish way of life.

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