QUEST Resource
Guide
Teaching
ESL Students in the Content Areas
General | Math | Science | Social Studies | Language Arts
General
Learning to Think in English
Posted Sep 17, 2007
This article in a recent issue of Educational Leadership shows how teachers can help ELLs learn higher order thinking skills while they learn English.
Click here for article
LanternFish
Posted Nov 26, 2007
This website has lots of resources and materials for teachers teaching ELLs. Look for flashcards, games, worksheets and more!
http://bogglesworldesl.com
Colorin Colorado
Posted May 16, 2007
This website has a number of great resources for teachers teaching ELLs. Developed primarily for parents and teachers of Spanish speakers, the resources are good for teachers of ELLs of all language backgrounds. Find newsletters, webcasts, toolkits, and links to further resources.
http://www.colorincolorado.org
Using Cognitive Strategies to Develop English Language and Literacy
http://www.cal.org/resources/digest/0205crandall.html
In the Classroom: A Toolkit for Effective Instruction of English Learners
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/practice/itc/
A comprehensive series of resources, including some content area resources, intended to help mainstream teachers teach English learners.
Helping the Mainstream Teacher in Content Area Classes
http://www.everythingesl.net/inservices/helping_mainstream_teachers_co_92135.php
This site includes information about how to help ELLs meet their unique challenges in Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies.
The Help! Kit for Secondary Teachers of Migrant English Language Learners from Escort
http://www.escort.org
Another kit with various parts designed to meet the needs of mainstream or classroom teachers with English learners. Includes content area materials.
The Effects of Sheltered Instruction on the Achievement of Limited English Proficient Students
http://www.cal.org/crede/si.htm
Myths and Misconceptions about Second Language Learning: What Every Teacher Needs to Unlearn
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/ncrcdsll/epr5.htm
Working with English Language Learners: Strategies for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/pigs/pig19.htm
Standards-based Instruction for English Language Learners
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/prel/standards-based.pdf
Teaching Secondary Language Minority Students (PDF Format)
http://www.cal.org/crede/pubs/ResBrief4.pdf
Practical Ideas on Alternate Assessment for ESL Students
http://www.cal.org/resources/digest/tannen01.html
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Math
Preparing Secondary Education Teachers to Work with English Language Learners: Mathematics
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/resource/ells/math.htm
Reforming Mathematics Instruction for ESL Literacy Students
http://www.cal.org/resources/digest/buchan01.html
"Making Math Comprehensible to the English Language Learner" from the Escort Help! Kit
http://www.escort.org
Unlocking the Language of Mathematics to Ensure Our English Learners Acquire Algebra
http://ucaccord.gseis.ucla.edu/publications/pubs/pb-006-1004.pdf
Putting it all together: Integrating Academic Math Language into Math Teaching
http://www.coursecrafters.com/ELL-Outlook/2007/nov_dec/ELLOutlookITIArticle2.htm
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Science
Essential Elements of Science Instruction for English Learners
http://csmp.ucop.edu/csp/downloads/essential_elements_2.pdf
Teaching Science to English Learners, Grades 4-8
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/pigs/pig11.htm
Preparing Secondary Education Teachers to Work with English Language Learners: Science
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/resource/ells/science.htm
Making Science Comprehensible to the English Language Learner from the Escort Help! Kit
http://www.escort.org
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Social Studies
Integrating Language and Culture in Middle School American History Class
http://www.cal.org/resources/digest/ncrcds02.html
Preparing Secondary Education Teachers to Work with English Language Learners: Social Studies
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/resource/ells/social.htm
Making Social Studies Comprehensible to the English Language Learner from the Escort Help! Kit
http://www.escort.org
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Language Arts
Teaching Resource Collections from National Council of Teachers of
English
http://www.ncte.org/collections/elemell (for elementary teachers)
http://www.ncte.org/collections/secell (for secondary teachers)
These collections feature articles and lessons for English teachers and
language arts teachers who are teaching ELLs. Some good general
articles for all teachers.
Last revised 1/10/06
