ELLCHICK
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Edmonds, Washington, United States
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I bring 40+ years of teaching experience to my resources, with the last 26 years dedicated to high school English Language Learners (ELLs) and multilingual students. My specialty is creating age-appropriate newcomer materials that honor the maturity and interests of older students while still providing the scaffolds they need to succeed.
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America 250 | ESL Newcomer Unit | 2-Week WIDA 1-2 | US History, Symbols, Rights
★ AMERICA 250 ★Celebrating 250 Years of the United States | 1776–2026 On July 4, 2026, the United States turns 250 years old — and YOUR newcomer students will be here for it. This complete 2-week ESL unit helps secondary WIDA Level 1–2 newcomers learn American history, symbols, geography, rights, and cultural identity — all while connecting the U.S. story to their own. Designed for the secondary ESL, ELD, or ESOL classroom. No prior knowledge of American history required — for students OR teache
6th - 12th
Civics, Government, Informational Text
PRIDE MONTH LEARNING & SLIDES | ESL Unit | WIDA 2-3 | Secondary ELL | LGBTQ+
Build reading, speaking, writing, and critical thinking skills while exploring Pride Month and LGBTQ+ history through engaging, age-appropriate lessons designed specifically for developing English learners.This 5-day Pride Month ESL Unit is designed for secondary multilingual learners at WIDA Levels 2–3 (Developing) and includes scaffolded reading passages, academic discussion activities, vocabulary development, structured writing tasks, lesson slides, quizzes, and answer keys. Students learn
7th - 12th
Classroom Community, Other (ELA)
Pride Month Activities for ESL Newcomers | WIDA Level 1 | 5-Day Unit + Google Sl
Teach Pride Month with confidence using this highly scaffolded 5-day ESL unit designed specifically for WIDA Level 1 (Entering) secondary newcomers. Students build vocabulary, reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills through engaging, age-appropriate lessons, visual supports, and companion lesson slides. Help newcomer English learners explore Pride Month through accessible, supportive lessons designed specifically for beginning language learners. This complete 5-day unit introduces key v
7th - 12th
Speaking & Listening
FREEDOM WRITERS DIARY| Film Study & Writing Guide | WIDA Level 3 Scaffolded- ESL
FREEDOM WRITERS DIARY | Film Study & Writing Guide | WIDA Level 3 Scaffolded Grades 9-12 | ELL / ESL | 24 Student Pages + Teacher Guide & Answer Key Google Doc & PDF format included ───────────────────────────────── WHAT IS THIS RESOURCE? ───────────────────────────────── This complete film study and writing unit uses Freedom Writers (2007) to help students — especially English Language Learners — discover their writer's voice through authentic personal narrative. Students explore themes of iden
9th - 12th
Other (ELA), Writing
Secondary ESL/ELL 10 Days of Sub Plans for Newcomers
Keep your ESL class learning even when you’re away. This 10-day substitute packet is designed for high school newcomer English learners at WIDA Levels 1–2. Each day provides structured, meaningful activities that build vocabulary, reading, writing, grammar, and speaking skills. Perfect for sub plans, emergency absences, or independent work days, this packet ensures consistent language practice and academic engagement with no additional preparation. What’s Included Each daily lesson (Days 1–10)
6th - 10th
Close Reading, Reading, Writing
2026 World Cup Host Cities Speaking Prompts for ESL Newcomers
⚽ 2026 World Cup Host Cities Google Slides Speaking Prompts Secondary ESL Newcomers (WIDA 1–2) Engage your secondary ESL newcomers with this interactive Google Slides speaking activity designed specifically for WIDA Levels 1–2. This 15-slide presentation guides students through structured partner speaking using sentence frames, academic vocabulary, and real-world World Cup content. Perfect for whole-group instruction, partner practice, speaking assessments, or sub plans. 🎯 What Students Wi
6th - 10th
Speaking & Listening
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About the store
Experience
I bring 40+ years of teaching experience to my resources, with the last 26 years dedicated to high school English Language Learners (ELLs) and multilingual students. My specialty is creating age-appropriate newcomer materials that honor the maturity and interests of older students while still providing the scaffolds they need to succeed.
Teaching style
My passion is helping older newcomer students feel respected, supported, and challenged as they grow in their English proficiency.
My materials are
Designed for high school newcomers – no “babyish” content, but accessible and engaging.
Scaffolded for success – step-by-step supports that allow students to build skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Culturally responsive – honoring student identities and experiences while teaching essential academic English.
Classroom tested – built from decades of real-world experience with multilingual learners.
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