Remake of EB/EL Classroom Toolkit & Explanation by McKenzie Monceaux

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

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-19 22:59:06 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

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-19 22:59:06 UTC

Grammar Translation Method

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 15:12:34 UTC

This video shows how an instructor used the Grammar Translation method in his classroom. The grammar-translation method is a part of both historical and contemporary ESL methods.

Direct Method

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 15:14:43 UTC

This video shows a teacher using a historical and contemporary method known as the direct method. This video shares a description and example of the direct method.

SOLOM

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 15:19:19 UTC

This is the rubric that tracks oral development, allowing teachers to assess it straightforwardly.

Oral Language Development and ELLs: 5 Challenges and Solutions

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 15:23:29 UTC

This article goes over 5 challenges and solutions when it comes to English learners developing their oral language skills.

Technology Integration to Support Language Development

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 15:25:45 UTC

This article explains and describes how teachers can use technology in their classrooms to help support, develop, and grow students' language development!

Educator Toolkit Using Educational Technology —21st Century Supports for English Learners

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 15:27:55 UTC

This document goes over the 5 principles when it comes to integrating technology in a classroom with English learners.

What are Content and Language Objectives?

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 15:29:36 UTC

This is a brief video that explains what a language objective is!

Steps for Developing Language Objectives

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 15:30:59 UTC

This is a video that describes and explains the steps for developing language objectives.

Scaffolding Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 15:34:04 UTC

This video demonstrates how teachers can use scaffolding and support to effectively teach English learners complex text.

Preparing an Engaging Social Studies Lesson for ELLs: 12 Tips for Educators

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 15:35:45 UTC

This article describes and explains 12 tips that will help educators create the best social studies lesson plan for their English learner students.

Oral Language Strategies

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 15:37:59 UTC

When reading the textbook, I read over a long list of strategies, so I took the information from the textbook and used AI to generate an image of the information.

Using Science to Develop ELLs' Language Skills

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 15:40:10 UTC

This is a short article that goes over an example of a lesson on a science unit. It describes how to use multiple strategies that best support English learners.

Science Talk

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 15:41:26 UTC

A tool that educators and students can use for learning science and developing language.

Principles for Mathematics Instruction for ELLs

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 15:47:50 UTC

This is a recommended reading from chapter 17 of the textbook. This document goes over the core principles for mathematics instruction for ELLs.

Supporting ELLs in Mathematics: Mathematics tasks with annotations and other resources for implementing the Common Core State Standards.

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 15:50:25 UTC

This page directs you to seven resources that give teachers tips and guides for teaching English learners.

Adjusting instruction for ELLs with disabilities: Auditory Processing Disorders

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 15:57:17 UTC

This is a short video about some strategies for adjusting instruction for students who have difficulty with auditory processing

Some Myths Regarding ELLs and Special Education

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 15:58:25 UTC

An article describing several myths prevailing in the area of special education for ELLs.

Using Informal Assessments for English Language Learners

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 16:06:48 UTC

This article describes informal assessments and their benefits for teachers and students.

Assessment for ELLs

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 16:08:22 UTC

Learn how 3rd-grade teacher Samantha Kirch uses informal assessment in her classroom to better evaluate ELLs and their progress.

ELL Assessment Strategies

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 16:10:33 UTC

This article goes over all of the different types os assessments, including summative assessments for ELL students.

Assessment Methods for ESL Teachers | How to Teach English as a Second or Foreign Language

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 16:13:23 UTC

This video goes over the different assessment methods for ESL teachers. Tips and strategies are also included!

Tiered Vocabulary

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 16:16:19 UTC

This is an image of the three tiers of vocabulary, which is very useful when teaching academic vocabulary.

Academic Language and ELLs: What Teachers Need to Know

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 16:19:18 UTC

An article describing what teachers need to know when teaching academic language with ELLs.

Language Acquisition: An Overview

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 16:26:05 UTC

This article describes the two categories: first-language acquisition and second-language acquisition.

Strategies and Resources for Mainstream Teachers of ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 16:27:55 UTC

This document offers information on the second language acquisition process and effective ELL instruction. It includes a simplified chart of language acquisition levels and the kinds of language teachers can use to help students at each level.

Language Learning: Aspects of Language

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 16:31:26 UTC

Retrieved from the textbook, this image depicts the 6 aspects of language.

English Language Learners and the Five Essential Components of Reading Instruction

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 16:34:09 UTC

This article goes over the different aspects of language, including phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, reading fluency, and reading comprehension strategies.

All In! How Educators Can Advocate for English Language Learners

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 16:35:36 UTC

A guide for how educators can advocate for English language learners!

Using the NEA Advocacy Guide as a resource

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 16:36:36 UTC

This video provides an overview of the NEA Advocacy Guide for ELLs and shares how to use it.

Creating a Plan of Action for ELL Family Engagement

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 16:37:49 UTC

This article goes over strategies to provide a roadmap for building family engagement among the families of English language learners (ELLs) in your school community.

Connecting with ELL Families

mckmon_3756 — 2025-06-20 16:40:09 UTC

This article provides the steps and strategies that can help educators connect with their ELL students' families.