EL ResourcePad (9-12) by Kayla Coldren

Performance Level Descriptors & Standards

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Based on the 2020 Standards

Can Do Descriptors

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Based on the 2016 Standards

9-12 Student Friendly Can Do Descriptors

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Gives examples of what students can do in each domain based on their WIDA Level based on the 2016 standards

What is SIOP?

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A short description of SIOP

For more information, please visit cal.org/siop

SIOP 99 Ideas & Activities

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A List of 99 SIOP Strategies broken down by the 8 SIOP components & 30 features

The GO TO Strategies

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A list of scaffolding options for teachers of ELL

Diffit

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An AI tool for the classroom - Translation, Reading Level accommodations, Worksheets, and more

(Please note, that this is not a free resources & we do not currently have a school subscription.)

Spark Studio by IXL

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An AI Tool Library for teachers: Adjust Reading Level, Text Scaffolding, Review Games, Vocabulary Lists, Worksheet Creator, Choice Board Creator, Rubric builder, writing prompts, translator

21 Easy Strategies

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A descriptive slide deck that covers several low- or no- prep strategies activities that can be done in the classroom to help scaffold and accommodated learning for all students.

21 Easy Strategies: Quick Reference

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Print this quick reference guide for 21 Low- or No-Prep Strategies and Activities for All Content Areas.

For more details, refer to the PDF under "3. Strategies & Activities"

Quick Reference: WIDA Based Standards & Expectations

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This quick reference chart supports teachers in adapting lessons for English Learners (ELs) based on their WIDA proficiency level. This was made in reference to the WIDA Proficiency Level Descriptors (2020) and the WIDA Can Do Descriptors (2016). This is to give an idea of what a student is capable of at each level; it is not comprehensive.

SIOP Videos

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A YouTube playlist of videos all about SIOP. Covers an overview of SIOP, why it works, and dives into each of the components.

4a. KWL Charts

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Know-Want to Know-Learned

Helps explore prior knowledge, create learning expectations, and summarize info learned

4a. KWL Charts

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Printable KWL charts. Students can also create their own charts in their notebooks.

1. Think Pair Share

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Think individually, discuss with partner, share with class.

1. Think Pair share

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Printable Instructions for easy reference & template for use with students

2. Quick Writes

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Write for 2–5 minutes on a prompt.

2a. Quick Write

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Write for 2–5 minutes on a prompt.

3. Word/Phrase Sorts

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How To Guide

4. One-minutes Summary

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Summarize the main point (of the lesson or reading) in one minute.

5. Gallery Walk

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How to prepare for a gallery walk

Rotate to respond to posted questions or visuals.

5a. Gallery Walk (More Ideas)

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Rotate to respond to posted questions or visuals.

6. Four Corners

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Move to corner matching opinion/answer.

6. Four Corners

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Quick Print How To Guide

7. Numbered Heads Together

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Groups collaborate; a random member answers.

7. Numbered Heads Together Table Numbers

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Print on different colored paper to differentiate groups. Print as many as groups you have.

8. Jigsaw

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How To video

Students teach peers one section of content.

8. Jigsaw Worksheet

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A way for students to take notes in their jigsaw groups.

Can be done with ANY worksheet you have for the lesson.

Planning Checklist

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Use this checklist to make sure you're hitting all the parts of a SIOP lesson plan.

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An AI Tool Library for Teachers. Can be added to your Google Chrome as an extension.

9. Show Me (Non-Verbal Cues)

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Communicate with signals, whiteboards, or sketches.

10. Speed Sharing

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Two facing lines; share for 30 sec, then rotate.

13. Think Alouds

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MODELING: During a think-aloud, you read a text aloud while verbalizing thoughts, predictions, questions, connections, and reflections. This helps students understand how to actively engage with the text, make inferences, and monitor their own comprehension.

11. Ranking/Ordering

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Arrange items by importance, sequence, etc.

14. Concept Maps

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Concept maps are a powerful tool for identifying relationships among ideas you learn in class.

14. Concept Map

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Use these Concept Map Worksheets to begin introducing students to the idea of concept mapping. Remember, it isn't supposed to be pretty!

15. Exit Tickets

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Exit Tickets are written student responses to questions teachers pose at the end of a class or lesson. These quick, informal assessments enable teachers to quickly assess students’ understanding of the material.

15. Exit Ticket Templates

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Use these templates to help shape your exit ticket usage in the classroom to be more meaningful

16. Two Truths & a Lie

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Share 2 true facts and 1 false; others guess.

17. Pass the Problem

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Groups start a problem, then pass to others

21. Graphic Organizers

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Graphic Organizers help students make connections between ideas and learning.

21.Graphic Organizers

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Access a variety of graphic organizer templates for use in the classroom

Summarizing Strategies to Use in the Classroom

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A list with descriptions of different summarizing strategies you can use in the classroom with student.

12. Question Relay

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Write a question, swap papers, answer a peer’s.

18. Visual Prediction

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Discuss the image/chart/ diagram to make predictions & connections to learning.

19. Three Word Summary

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Summarize lesson in three words.

19. Three Word Summary

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Print this document for student to use when you're first introducing the strategy.

20. One Question Interview

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A quick, focused strategy where students ask one meaningful question to a partner. It builds communication, critical thinking, and active listening skills.

Gemini AI

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Use Gemini AI's Tool Library right in Google Classroom.

What is the EL ResourcePad? (VIDEO)

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Learn about the EL ResourcePad HERE!

TeachShare

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