Visual support to aid comprehension

Simple and repetitive texts

Can be used to give ELs access to learning standards through pictures and contextualized academic vocabulary (O'Loughlin, 2023).

Visual Representation of ideas through reading, writing, and discussion.

Structure and organization of literacy and academic topics.

Can be used as a scaffold in all subject domains.

Visual workbook to build vocabulary and writing skills.

Student portfolio of work to track progress.

Connects a visual to a vocabulary word.

Repetition and recognition of words used in and outside of the classroom.

Used for both academic and social vocabulary development.

Utilizes visuals and real-world examples to put English words into context.

Explicit vocabulary instruction.

Offers differentiated non-fiction texts according to a student's literacy level.

Texts available in Spanish.

Includes relevant and important current event texts.

Student-friendly definitions of academic vocabulary.

Offers an extensive digital library. Beneficial for ELs through visual enhancements and personalized learning to practice literacy skills (Eutsler & Pérez, 2022).

Audio-books, text-to-speech features, translated texts, and dictionary resources.

Student choice in books based on interests.

Books that align to students' reading level.

Read-aloud features so students can listen to texts while reading.

Quizzes for progress monitoring and formative assessment.

Digital flashcards that the teacher can create to promote vocabulary retention of academic and social vocabulary.

Includes visuals and text-to-speech features to promote making connections, reading, and listening skills.

Utilized personalized instruction and scaffolds to build foundational literacy skills.

Culturally responsive texts.

Diagnostic assessment tools to track ELs' literacy progress.

Interactive video lessons that teach all language domains (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) for any grade level (Garcia & Franchino, 2022).

Includes differentiated lessons depending on proficiency level.

Colorful and engaging games, songs, and visual stories to build early literacy and foundational skills.

Builds literacy through reading, listening, speaking, and spelling.

Real-world videos to see language in context

Translated captions and adjustable video speed

Access to EL mini-lessons, songs, and other language learning content

A free app that teaches foundational literacy skills through interactive stories, visuals, and games.

Lesson difficulty progresses as fluency progresses.

Combines hip-hop beats with visuals and movement to enhance vocabulary instruction.

Free, online library with digital children's stories in over 50 languages (Garcia & Franchino, 2022).

ELs are able to read books with stories and in languages familiar to them.

Provides free, research-based, and multilingual strategies, resources, and tools for educators and families with English Language Learners.

Assists schools to help them meet ELs' literacy needs (Garcia & Franchino, 2022).

Offers multilingual and bilingual books to promote language development as well as cultural responsiveness through text.

A communication app designed for teachers, students, and families to track progress and create a communicative and positive learning environment.

Information and communication can be translated for students and families.

Translated words for items around the classroom to help ELs understand their educational environment and develop vocabulary.

Demonstrates value in ELs' native language.

Provides real-world contexts and experiences from diverse backgrounds to engage in language.

Amplifies voices of different cultures, promoting inclusivity and building classroom community.

Texts, assignments, projects, characters, field trips

Increases motivation and adds purpose to language and academic content learning

Promotes inclusivity and cultural pride.

Offers access to art and artifacts from diverse cultures worldwide.

Visual learning to build background knowledge on both historical and current time periods.

Provides educators with strategies, tools, resources, and pedagogical decisions to ensure ELLs and minority groups are affirmed and included within the classroom.

Promotes academic, language, and social-emotional learning through curriculum choices.