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      <title>ELL Resources for K-8 Teachers by Ashley Clark</title>
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      <pubDate>2024-11-29 15:38:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Duolingo for Schools</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[An excellent free platform that makes learning English fun and interactive! My ELL students love earning points and competing with classmates. Great for vocabulary and basic grammar practice. You can track student progress and assign specific lessons.]]></description>
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         <title>BrainPOP ELL</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[My go-to resource for engaging animated videos that teach English concepts. The content is specifically designed for ELL students and includes assessments, games, and vocabulary activities. Perfect for grades 3-8.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-11-29 15:38:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>ReadWorks Digital</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Amazing collection of leveled reading passages with audio support. I use this daily in my classroom for reading comprehension practice. You can filter by grade level and subject area. The built-in vocabulary tools are incredibly helpful.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-11-29 15:38:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Picture Dictionary Word Wall</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Create an interactive word wall using pictures alongside words. I print images for new vocabulary and have students help create the displays. This visual support is crucial for beginning English learners and creates an inclusive learning environment.]]></description>
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         <title>Sentence Frames for Writing</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[These sentence starters have been game-changers in my classroom! They provide the scaffolding ELL students need to participate in written and oral activities. I laminate these and keep them on student desks for easy reference.]]></description>
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         <title>Graphic Organizers Collection</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[I've found these printable graphic organizers invaluable for helping ELL students organize their thoughts and understand relationships between concepts. Especially useful for reading comprehension and writing tasks.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-11-29 15:38:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>WIDA Can Do Descriptors</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Essential resource for understanding what ELL students can do at various proficiency levels. I use these to plan appropriate scaffolding and modifications for lessons. Great for setting realistic expectations and goals.]]></description>
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         <title>Rubric Generator for ELLs</title>
         <author>laclark4_</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[This tool helps create modified rubrics that account for language proficiency levels. I use it to fairly assess ELL students while maintaining high academic expectations. Remember to focus on content knowledge as well as language development.]]></description>
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         <title>TalkingPoints App</title>
         <author>laclark4_</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[This free app has transformed my communication with ELL families! It translates messages between me and parents in their preferred language. Great for sending quick updates, reminders, and maintaining regular communication.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-11-29 15:38:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Multilingual Learning At Home Guides</title>
         <author>laclark4_</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[Printable guides in multiple languages that provide parents with strategies to support their child's English language development at home. I send these home at the beginning of each unit.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-11-29 15:38:34 UTC</pubDate>
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