Ann Mathews

This CER Poster is a staple in my classroom. I use it to teach, preview, and support multilingual learners through the writing process. It contains a brief description of each component, sentence frames, and example, and a transitions/linkers to promote autonomy in writing.

With AI all around us, it's challenging to see student's authentic writing. Use this quick-write handout "Am I a system?" in science class to collect an authentic writing sample from your students. It will help you see where they need support in their writing and in the conceptual understanding.

Add literacy to your science classrooms by using information gap activities! Complete with a word bank and images, use this resource to teach and/or review diffusion and osmosis.

Simply push PRINT! Printable teacher planner starting with August 2021 through July 2022. Each month contains the following: Full Calendar Teacher Professional Learning Goal Personal Goal Rockstar Students (with reminder to send home positive parent notes) Learning Strategies to Explore (with ideas/suggestions)Weekly Lesson Planner with Daily To-do List Also find a teacher reflection tool for the end of the year on the last page of the planner. The reflection tool will help you to identify y

Use these three goals with the Listening Comprehension handouts in my store or you can use these goals to build your own unit where ESL students practice listening comprehension, phonological awareness, and speaking confidence and clarity. Three goals are identified with a likert star scale that students can use as a way to self-assess. This allows students to track growth over the whole unit, as well as, provides teachers with data to reference for parent-teacher conferences or report card c

34 charades cards to use as a fun and simple warm-up and/or flex time opportunities during class. These cards can be used for ESL/EAL students to acquire new casual vocabulary or young learners needing an outlet. Embrace being silly with your learners as a way to bond your classroom community!

In this 3-lesson series your students can practice their listening comprehension, phonological awareness, and practice speaking skills. YOU WILL NEED TO ACCESS LISTENWISE.COM TO fully utilize the series as it pairs with a podcast titled "Syrian Refugees." Link to podcast here: https://listenwise.com/current_events/81-syrian-refugeesThe 3-lesson series consists of the following: Listening A - Listening Comprehension Play the podcast aloud. Students take notes and answer comprehension questions

In this 3-lesson series your students can practice their listening comprehension, phonological awareness, and practice speaking skills. YOU WILL NEED TO ACCESS LISTENWISE.COM TO fully utilize the series as it pairs with a podcast titled "Earth Calling Space." Link to podcast here: https://listenwise.com/current_events/1390-earth-calling-spaceThe 3-lesson series consists of the following: Listening A - Listening Comprehension Play the podcast aloud. Students take notes and answer comprehension

Summative speaking task sheet for ESL class. This handout is given to students as they plan for and turn in their final speech regarding their identity. Use this speaking summative at the start of the year to get to know your ESL students. You can backwards plan to create lessons based on the vocabulary options and project requirements.