Two Minute Tips
November 2017
Looking for High Interest Reading or Vocabulary Resources for Tweens?
Word Generation is a weekly program that introduces vocabulary words and provides timely articles for students. The program is free but teachers can purchase materials. The focus is on academic vocabulary to encourage students to engage in classroom discussions. There are interdisciplinary, science, and social studies weekly programs:
Do your students know Word Hippo?
https://www.wordhippo.com/ is a great way for students to look up words. They can hear how to pronounce words, find synonyms or antonyms, translate words, or find rhyming words.
Three Myths Regarding ELLs with Special Needs
Colorin Colorado has been a resource for teachers with English Learners in their classroom for many years. This quick list of three myths might surprise you:
http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/some-myths-regarding-ells-and-special-education
Need some fresh ideas?
https://www.weareteachers.com/category/teaching-strategies/ is a great place for teachers to learn new strategies. Search by grade level, K - 12, for a variety of topics, including supporting challenging students, social emotional learning, technology, subject areas, and a variety of other topics.
12 Tips for Supporting Students Who Are Learning Language
This article, https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/supporting-esl-students-mainstream-classroom/ , from the blog Cult of Pedagogy, may have some helpful tips.