ELL

5 Ways to Empower English Language Learners

In American K-12 public schools, English language learners (ELLs) make up over 10% of students. 10% may not sound like much, but that’s over 5 million students!

Strategies for Building Vocabulary in Multilingual Learners

In my last post, I shared the success stories of two of my multilingual learners. I told you I used strategies, but I didn’t share which ones.

Success Stories: Inspiring Emergent Bilingual Learners’ Progress in Middle School English Classrooms

When I think about the success stories of my middle school emergent bilingual learners, I can’t help but smile. What about you? Sure, there were challenges – my challenges in providing instruction, theirs in learning. But the joy of overcoming those challenges is worth all the clouds in the sky.

Tackling Challenges in Emergent Bilingual Middle School Learners’ English Literacy

Do you ever have one of those days where you ponder, “What on Earth am I doing, and am I doing it right???” I did. Often. And they were often accompanied by tears and the heavy consumption of caffeinated beverages to get me through the day. Teaching English to middle school learners who are also...

Unlocking Bi-Literacy Potential: Nurturing Linguistically Diverse Middle School Learners

Congratulations! You’re well into the first semester now. You’re developing new and solid relationships with your learners and creating a classroom culture of inclusion and learner safety.

Practical Tips and Strategies for Welcoming English Language Learners into Your Middle School Classroom

It’s that time! The school year is beginning and you’re ready to welcome up to 180 new learners into your classroom. Whether you’re in your first year of teaching or your thirty-fifth, the first day of school can bring both excitement and trepidation.