Remake of EB/EL Classroom Toolkit & Explanation by Hayden Tyndall

ELPS Chart

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English Language Proficiency Standards - these are important to include in the language objectives when lesson planning and for determining which language domains are begin addressed with the lesson.

PLDs

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 15:46:59 UTC

Proficiency Level Descriptors - these are important to refer to when monitoring the progress of the English learners. They also serve as reminders of what students can do at each level of proficiency within each domain of language.

ELPS Chart

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 15:46:59 UTC

Texas English Learner Support Division

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 15:56:38 UTC

This site outlines Texas-specific laws and requirements for serving ELs. It's essential for understanding your legal responsibilities as a Texas educator.

U.S. Department of Education – EL Toolkit

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 15:57:35 UTC

I chose this toolkit because it breaks down federal requirements for EL services and is organized by practical topics like parent engagement and assessment.

Colorín Colorado: Types of Language Instruction Programs

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 15:59:10 UTC

This article clearly explains the differences between ESL pull-out, dual language, transitional bilingual, and content-based ESL. This is helpful for understanding placement decisions.

Bilingual Education Models Explained

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 16:00:48 UTC

This video helps visualize how different bilingual programs work in schools, which supports my understanding of their classroom structure.

Stephen Krashen’s 5 Hypotheses Summary

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 16:01:46 UTC

Krashen's input hypothesis is foundational for understanding how ELs acquire language naturally and supports using comprehensible input in the classroom.

First vs. Second Language Acquisition

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 16:03:14 UTC

This visual breakdown helped me compare L1 and L2 acquisition stages, which is helpful when identifying what supports students need.

ESL Library: English Grammar Teaching Resources

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 16:05:15 UTC

I chose this because it has printable lessons and infographics that help break down grammar structures in clear, visual ways.

British Council: English Grammar Guide

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 16:07:17 UTC

This site explains grammatical structures in accessible language and provides practice for both teachers and students.

A Brief History of ESL Teaching Methods

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 16:10:17 UTC

This video traces ESL methods from Grammar Translation to Task-Based Learning and helped me see how teaching has evolved over time.

Comparing ESL Approaches

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 16:13:15 UTC

This chart gives a side-by-side comparison of methods like Direct, Audio lingual, and Communicative approaches for quick reference.

SIOP Strategy: Total Physical Response (TPR) Video

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 16:14:57 UTC

This video demonstrates TPR, which supports oral language by pairing movement with listening, perfect for beginner ELs.

ELL Strategies That Promote Speaking

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 16:15:52 UTC

This article provides classroom-friendly strategies like sentence stems and “think-pair-share” to promote confident speaking.

Teaching Writing to ELs

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 16:17:58 UTC

This article helped me understand scaffolding writing through modeling and sentence frames, which I can apply directly in class.

Strategies for Teaching Reading to ELs

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 16:18:35 UTC

This site offers guided reading strategies adapted for ELs that balance phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Academic Vocabulary Toolkit

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 16:19:21 UTC

This toolkit gives tiered vocabulary examples and activities, which help me plan lessons that target academic terms effectively.

Academic Language for ELLs

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 16:21:09 UTC

This teacher explains how to embed academic language into daily lessons, showing how to go beyond just “everyday” English.

How to Write Language Objectives

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 16:22:05 UTC

This article walks through writing clear, measurable language objectives aligned with content goals.

WIDA Can Do Descriptors

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 17:45:07 UTC

These descriptors help me match language goals to students’ English proficiency levels when planning instruction.

Math Instruction for ELLs

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 17:53:00 UTC

This module helped me understand how visuals and hands-on tools support ELs in solving word problems and learning vocabulary.

ELL Strategies in a Math Classroom

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 17:55:36 UTC

This classroom example demonstrates how teachers support math talk and vocabulary in real time with ELs.

ELL Tips for Science Teachers

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 18:03:11 UTC

This article provides ways to integrate language and content in inquiry-based science activities.

WIDA: Science and Language Integration

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 18:04:14 UTC

This tool explains how to connect scientific practices with language objectives, helping ELs talk and write like scientists.

ELLs and Social Studies: Scaffolding Strategies

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 18:05:35 UTC

This article shows how to make complex social studies content accessible through visuals, timelines, and primary sources.

Stanford SHELTER Project: Teaching History to ELs

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 18:06:10 UTC

This project provides unit examples and teacher videos showing how to support ELs in learning history through structured discussion.

Using Exit Tickets with ELs

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 18:07:06 UTC

I liked this because it shows how exit tickets can be modified for different English levels to check understanding daily.

Formative Assessment Tools for ELs

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 18:07:55 UTC

This article offers quick, low-stakes assessments like sentence frames and visual checks for understanding.

Duolingo for Schools

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 18:09:19 UTC

I chose this tool because it's fun, personalized, and supports vocabulary and grammar practice for beginner ELs.

Padlet in the ESL Classroom

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 18:10:04 UTC

Padlet allows for collaborative writing, image labeling, and reflections—all of which can support ELs' language development.

Partnering with Families

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 18:10:51 UTC

This page offers strategies for building trust and maintaining communication with EL families across cultures and languages.

Engaging EL Families

haydentyndall — 2025-04-29 18:11:29 UTC

This teacher shows how to involve families in students’ academic life through home visits and translated resources.