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Build a Sentence is a resource that builds speaking, vocabulary, and writing skills. A focus image is used to generate vocabulary which in turn is used to build, or create, sentences. 65 focus images, along with 4 levels of differentiated student response pages for each image, allow you to easily customize instruction. 4 blank student response pages are also included for customizing and inserting your own images. This resource is perfect for small group instruction with beginning and interm

ESL Vocabulary - this vocabulary office is the perfect resource to support your beginning English language learners, as well as, beginning writers. The visuals are grouped by categories making it a user-friendly resource. Your students will love using their picture dictionary vocabulary office throughout the day, but especially during reading and writing workshop! For older ELs, place the pages inside a folder to keep at their desk. Vocabulary Topics Include: -colors* -days of the week

Four Corners is an activity that gets students up and out of their seats. This 4 Corners game with 39 engaging slides is a fun "Getting to Know You" activity, perfect for the beginning of the year AND throughout. It can also double as an enjoyable class warm-up activity! Created with beginning and intermediate English learners in mind, thirty-nine differentiated slides with visual supports provide ample question choices to suit your class needs. Both PowerPoint AND Google Slide formats are inc

ESL Newcomer Activities - Vocabulary Workbooks - Independent Work This ESL vocabulary workbook BUNDLE builds everyday tier 1 vocabulary for beginning English language learners. Activities and worksheets are structured and designed so that student are able to complete them independently, with minimal teacher support. During class independent work time, beginning ELs need meaningful activities to work on. This resource provides students with exposure to, and practice with, basic everyday vocabul

s comprehensive Folktales Unit is full of fun and engaging activities. Students will enjoy reading and learning about various fairy tales, fables, myths, legends, tall tales, trickster tales and pour quois! Look at what's included... Reading Passages! 2 passages for each type of folktale. Fairy Tales - Cinderella, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Fables - The Tortoise and the Hare, The Lion and the Mouse Myths - Arachne and Athena, The Story of King Midas Legends- Johnny Appleseed, Robin Hood

ESL Newcomer Activities and Worksheets - This ESL vocabulary workbook is designed to support newcomer and beginning English learners as they build foundational, everyday vocabulary through independent and small-group practice. The activities are highly visual and intentionally structured so students with entering & emerging English language proficiency levels can work independently with minimal teacher support—making this resource ideal for ESL pull-out, push-in, gen-ed classrooms, and works

Looking for engaging author’s purpose worksheets, task cards, and anchor charts? This comprehensive unit teaches PIE AND PIE² (persuade, inform, entertain, explain) through hands-on, meaningful activities. This differentiated Author’s Purpose unit helps students move beyond memorizing PIE to truly understanding why authors write. With a variety of engaging materials, students learn to identify, explain, and apply author’s purpose with confidence. Perfect for whole group lessons, small groups

king for writing activities that build skills for WIDA ACCESS? These ESL writing lessons and activities for primary and upper elementary English learners are perfect for year-long instruction, and are especially helpful prior to taking the WIDA ACCESS writing assessment. Primary Unit - Writing activities for grades 1-3 English language learners, perfect for small group instruction! Also, test prep and target the skills needed for the WIDA ACCESS Writing Assessments. This resource engages all lev

ESL Newcomer Activities - this huge Vocabulary BUNDLE builds basic "everyday" tier 1 vocabulary for beginning English language learners all year long! Inside you'll find 500+ pages of resources that include 6 student workbooks (printable AND digital), tons of vocabulary cards and dozens of cut and paste sorting activities! Vocabulary Workbook for Newcomers - Printable AND Digital Options During independent work time in reading or writing workshop, beginning English language learners need meaning

Leveled Main Idea Task Cards are perfect for a literacy center, partner activity, an exciting SCOOT game, a warm-up activity or a quick exit ticket! Students practice identifying the main idea with these engaging and versatile multiple choice task cards. This introductory level will benefit beginning students who are just learning to identify the main idea, as well as students who are in need of reviewing this concept. Included: 24 differentiated main idea task cards, a student answer sheet, an

Increase language skills with Picture Prompts for English Language Development, designed for ESL students and adaptable for all language learners. This resource uses the PWIM (Picture Word Inductive Model) strategy to build vocabulary, expressive language, and critical thinking skills through engaging speaking and writing activities. What’s Included:45 Engaging Picture Prompts to spark language learning2 Options of Student Pages for written responses2 Posters for I see, I think, I wonder & I pr

Engage your readers with this all-in-one Charlotte’s Web novel study unit—perfect for whole-class read-alouds, small group book clubs, or independent reading comprehension practice.This comprehensive resource includes everything you need to guide your students through the novel with purpose and depth—reading response activities, writing prompts, vocabulary tools, discussion questions, extension activities, and more! What’s Included: Reading Comprehension Response Pages(choose by skill!) Cov

Non-Fiction Text Features Hunt is a fun and engaging hands-on activity. Students "hunt" for various nonfiction text features in nonfiction books, magazines and articles to gain a better understanding of how text features help readers locate important information. Print and Go AND digital formats!Features included:photographs illustrations types of print captions headings charts and graphs maps diagrams timelines table of contents glossary index This nonfiction activity resource is perfect for

Idioms, Sayings and Figures of Speech - 60 (11 x 8.5) posters, perfect for an "Idiom of the Week" display or figurative language literacy center! Graphic organizers and foldable activities included! Idioms can be tricky, especially for English Language Learners. These fun visual posters are just a few of the thousands of idioms found in the English language. Explicitly teaching some of the most common sayings is important in deepening the understanding of the language. The posters can be a top

Test prep doesn’t have to mean long passages and disengaged students.This ELA Test Prep Task Cards Bundle gives your students focused practice on non-passage questions. With engaging SCOOT games and flexible task card options, your students stay active while building confidence with essential ELA skills. What Makes This Bundle Effective These ELA test prep activities focus on non-passage question types, making them ideal for: Developing readers Small group instruction Targeted skill review

ESL Newcomer Activities and Worksheets - This ESL vocabulary workbook is designed to support newcomer and beginning English learners as they build foundational, everyday vocabulary through independent and small-group practice. The activities are highly visual and intentionally structured so students with entering & emerging English language proficiency levels can work independently with minimal teacher support—making this resource ideal for ELD/ESL pull-out, push-in, gen-ed classrooms, and w

Looking for writing activities that build skills for WIDA ACCESS? This ESL writing resource for grades 1-3 English language learners is perfect for year long instruction and targeted practice for WIDA ACCESS. Use with whole group, small group or as a writing center. Language scaffolds support all levels of students. Tasks Included:Writing Words & Sentences - 6 activities Stories in Sequence - 4 activities Predict an Event - 4 activities Compare and Contrast - 6 activities Explain - 6 activities

“Would You Rather?” is a fun getting to know you activity that gets students talking! This version was created with English learners in mind to build knowledge and use of everyday vocabulary. A sentence frame is provided for beginning Els. Both PDF and Google Slides formats included!40 fun question prompts Project a slide. Then have the teacher or a student ask, “Would you rather _____ or _____?” Hand gestures for numbers 1 or 2 are provided for students to first “show” their choice, which als

Help students create meaningful and detailed sentences using the 5 Ws and H (Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How). Designed for English learners, this differentiated writing resource gradually removes scaffolds, empowering students to expand their sentences with rich, relevant details. Perfect for ESL classrooms and beyond! What’s Included:5 Ws and H Posters for visual support.Question Starters Poster to inspire creative writing."Writing Sentences" Checklist Poster for display and Student Che

Cause and Effect practice for both fiction and non-fiction. Differentiated activities that provide ALL students with the practice needed to gain a solid understanding of cause and effect relationships. Resources include an animated PowerPoint lesson, task cards, leveled passages, sorts, visual cards for beginners, graphic organizers and practice pages. Everything you need to teach this skill is all right here! Look at what's included!~Cause and Effect Animated PowerPoint Lesson (17 slides) ~Cau