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Hi! I’m an English learner myself with over 30 years of experience teaching EFL, ESL, and ELL students in Brazil and the United States. I create classroom-tested ESL and ELL resources that I use in my own middle school classroom to help multilingual learners, newcomers, and English learners access grade-level content with visuals, scaffolds, and vocabulary support.
These resources are designed for ESL classes, newcomer support, intervention, small groups, and core content classrooms. I also share free teaching tips and vocabulary videos on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@crishoward
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Early US History ELL Bundle ESL Social Studies Newcomer Activities Texts, Slides
Adapted US History ELL Curriculum for ESL Social StudiesDo your ESL and ELL students need access to US History without long, overwhelming textbook passages? This US History ELL curriculum was created for middle and high school newcomers and WIDA Levels 1–2 who need adapted texts, visuals, vocabulary support, and guided activities.This bundle works well as an ESL Social Studies resource, ELL Social Studies support, or US History ESL curriculum for sheltered instruction, co-teaching, newcomer prog
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, U.S. History, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.8.2
, L.8.2c
, L.8.4c
+6
Math Terms: ELL ESL Newcomer Activities, Print Vocabulary Packets, Math Support
In need of newcomer math vocabulary pictures for basic Math vocabulary and ways to practice that vocabulary? 2025 Video Update: I’ve started creating brief videos that give students labelled visuals and visual math explanations, as well as listening practice for these lessons. View the growing collection here. Newcomers need multiple exposures to new words in order to acquire vocabulary, but a lot of times they get overwhelmed by the amount of new terms in class. Without additional practice and
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Geometry, Math, Vocabulary
American Revolution BUNDLE: Adapted ELL ESL Newcomer Activities, Text, Slides
Who says English proficiency cannot be acquired while learning content? 2026 Updates: An audio recording of the adapted text has been added, along with additional pages featuring the full text for differentiation purposes. A speaking activity focused on sequencing has also been included to support historical thinking and language development. In addition, the adapted text’s design has been updated throughout. Incorporating scaffolds like visual support, chunking information, and providing in
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.4
+1
Poetry & Figurative Language Bundle - ESL Newcomer Activities: Vocabulary Packet
Are you looking for a digital and print visual resource of a certain topic that also helps newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? 2025 Update: Click here for the video lesson related to this resource. You can use this before or after using this resource to introduce or review the vocabulary words. Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary for vocabulary development. For newcomers, they need extra practice on everyday words such as nouns, verbs, and adjecti
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Poetry, Vocabulary
Character Traits Bundle - ELL ESL Newcomer Activities: Vocabulary Packet, Slides
Are you looking for a digital and print visual resource of a certain topic that also helps newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? 2025 Update: Click here for a free video lesson for this resource. You can use this before or after using this resource to introduce or review the vocabulary words. Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary for vocabulary development. For newcomers, they need extra practice on everyday words such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives
4th - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Writing
ESL Newcomer Core Content Vocabulary Packets Digital Google Slides EL Activities
Who said English proficiency cannot be acquired while learning content?2025 Update: I’ve started creating brief videos that give students visual explanations and offer listening practice for these lessons. View the growing collection here. Are you looking for ways to introduce and teach foundational academic vocabulary for ESL newcomers in the secondary content areas that include visual resources while helping ELL newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? Multilingual students come to
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.L.6
Civil War: Adapted U.S. History Text, ESL Vocabulary, ELL Scaffolds, Worksheets
Are your students struggling to access U.S. History content because of language barriers—not ability? This Civil War ESL Teaching Unit is a fully scaffolded, content-rich bundle designed for multilingual learners, newcomers, and any secondary ELL students who need explicit academic language support. It allows students to learn real social studies content while simultaneously building English proficiency—without watering down the rigor. This unit reflects the reality of today’s classrooms:
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Reading, U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.7
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.L.2
+2
Tell-Tale Heart Bundle: ESL Newcomer Activities, Adapted Text, Vocabulary Packet
Who says English proficiency cannot be acquired while learning content? Incorporating scaffolds like visuals, chunking information, and providing interactive activities while reading texts are ways to support English and content learning for newcomers. 2025 Update: Click here for a free video lesson on Plot Elements for this resource. You can use this before or after using this resource to introduce or review the vocabulary words related to Plot Elements. All you need to teach the short story "
6th - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
CCRA.L.4
War of 1812 Adapted U.S. History Text, ESL Vocabulary, ELL Scaffolds, Worksheets
Are your students struggling to access U.S. History content because of language barriers—not ability? This War of 1812 ESL Teaching Unit is a fully scaffolded, content-rich bundle designed for multilingual learners, newcomers, and any secondary ELL students who need explicit academic language support. It allows students to learn real social studies content while simultaneously building English proficiency—without watering down the rigor. This unit reflects the reality of today’s classrooms:
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Reading, U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.7
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.L.2
+2
The 13 Colonies Adapted U.S. History Text Packet, ESL Vocabulary, ELL Scaffolds
Are your students struggling to access U.S. History content because of language barriers—not ability? This The 13 Colonies ESL Teaching Unit is a fully scaffolded, content-rich bundle designed for multilingual learners, newcomers, and any secondary students who need explicit academic language support with the Age of Exploration in the U.S. It allows students to learn real social studies content while simultaneously building English proficiency—without watering down the rigor. This unit refl
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Reading, U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.7
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.L.2
+2
European Exploration | Adapted U.S. History Text, ESL Vocabulary, ELL Scaffolds
Are your students struggling to access U.S. History content because of language barriers—not ability? This European Exploration ESL Teaching Unit is a fully scaffolded, content-rich system bundle designed for multilingual learners, newcomers, and any secondary students who need explicit academic language support with the Age of Exploration in the U.S. It allows students to learn real social studies content while simultaneously building English proficiency—without watering down the rigor abo
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Reading, U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.7
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.L.2
+2
The American Revolution Adapted U.S. History Text, ESL Vocabulary, ELL Scaffolds
Are your students struggling to access U.S. History content because of language barriers—not ability? This American Revolution ESL Teaching Unit is a fully scaffolded, content-rich bundle designed for multilingual learners, newcomers, and any secondary students who need explicit academic language support with the Revolutionary War in the U.S. It allows students to learn real social studies content while simultaneously building English proficiency—without watering down the rigor. This unit r
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Reading, U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.7
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.L.2
+2
Early Americans ESL Unit: Adapted U.S. History Text, Vocabulary & ELL Scaffolds
Are your students struggling to access U.S. History content because of language barriers—not ability? This Early Americans ESL Teaching Unit is a fully scaffolded, content-rich bundle designed for multilingual learners, newcomers, and any secondary students who need explicit academic language support. It allows students to learn real social studies content while simultaneously building English proficiency—without watering down the rigor. This unit reflects the reality of today’s classrooms:
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Reading, U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.7
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.L.2
+2
The U.S. Constitution: Adapted U.S. History Text, ESL Vocabulary, ELL Scaffolds
Are your students struggling to access U.S. History content because of language barriers—not ability? This American Constitution ESL Teaching Unit is a fully scaffolded, content-rich bundle designed for multilingual learners, newcomers, and any secondary ELL students who need explicit academic language support learning about the U.S. Constitution. It allows students to learn real social studies content while simultaneously building English proficiency—without watering down the rigor. This u
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Reading, U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.7
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.L.2
+2
Math Terms: ELL ESL Newcomer Activities Vocabulary Packets Digital Google Slides
In need of newcomer math vocabulary pictures for basic Math vocabulary and ways to practice that vocabulary? 2025 Video Update: I’ve started creating brief videos that give students labelled visuals and visual math explanations, as well as listening practice for these lessons. View the growing collection here. Newcomers need multiple exposures to new words in order to acquire vocabulary, but a lot of times they get overwhelmed by the amount of new terms in class. Without additional practice and
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Geometry, Math, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.6
A Christmas Carol Bundle: Adapted ELL ESL Newcomer Activities, Slides, Packets
Who says English proficiency cannot be acquired while learning content? Incorporating scaffolds like visual support, chunking information, and providing interactive activities while reading texts are ways to support English and content learning for newcomers. All you need to teach all 5 Staves of "A Christmas Carol" for newcomers is available in this digital and printable bundle. For each stave, start by reading the one-paragraph summary in Spanish and/or English with students so they can have
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+1
ELA Short Story BUNDLE #1:Adapted ELL ESL Newcomer Activities, Texts, Flashcards
Who says English proficiency cannot be acquired while learning content? Incorporating scaffolds like visual support, chunking information, and providing interactive activities while reading texts are ways to support English and content learning for ESL newcomers. All you need to teach classic short stories for newcomers is available in this printable resource. Start by reading the one-paragraph summary in Spanish (and/or English) with students so they can have an overview of the story in their
6th - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading
ESL Civics & Government BUNDLE | Adapted Text, ELL Vocabulary Newcomer Packets
Support newcomer and beginning English learners in understanding Civics & Government with this comprehensive adapted bundle designed specifically for WIDA Levels 1–2 students in middle and high school classrooms. This low-prep ESL/ELL Civics & Government bundle includes an adapted text, visual vocabulary support, scaffolded activities, and beginner-friendly government vocabulary to help students build academic language and content understanding at the same time. Perfect for newcomer programs, sh
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, Government, Reading
Native Americans ESL Unit: Adapted U.S. History Text, Vocabulary & ELL Scaffolds
Are your students struggling to access U.S. History content because of language barriers—not ability? This Native Americans ESL Teaching Unit is a fully scaffolded, content-rich bundle designed for multilingual learners, newcomers, and any secondary students who need explicit academic language support. It allows students to learn real social studies content while simultaneously building English proficiency—without watering down the rigor. This unit reflects the reality of today’s classrooms
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Reading, U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.7
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.L.2
+2
Civil War BUNDLE: Adapted ELL ESL Newcomer Activities, Text, Flashcards, Slides
Who says English proficiency cannot be acquired while learning content? Incorporating scaffolds like visual support, chunking information, and providing interactive activities while reading texts are ways to support English and content learning for newcomers. All you need to teach the historical event "Civil War" for newcomers is available in this digital and printable resource. Start by reading the one-paragraph summary in Spanish (and/or English) with students so they can have an overview of
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Social Studies, U.S. History
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About the store
Experience
Hi! I’m an English learner myself with over 30 years of experience teaching EFL, ESL, and ELL students in Brazil and the United States. I create classroom-tested ESL and ELL resources that I use in my own middle school classroom to help multilingual learners, newcomers, and English learners access grade-level content with visuals, scaffolds, and vocabulary support.
These resources are designed for ESL classes, newcomer support, intervention, small groups, and core content classrooms. I also share free teaching tips and vocabulary videos on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@crishoward
Teaching style
My teaching is grounded in the belief that students learn content through language. Why overwhelm students with more work when language is happening across the content areas?
I’m always learning, reflecting, and refining my practice to better support multilingual learners, newcomers, and English learners.
Visual supports are a big part of my teaching, along with multiple exposures, meaningful practice, chunked information, and frequent checks for understanding. These are the same strategies I use in my classroom and in the ESL and ELL resources I create to help students access rigorous content with more clarity and confidence.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2022 Indiana University Southeast Outstanding Cooperating Teacher Award - related to supporting ELL student-teachers.
2024 Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Building Bridges Award via New Neighbors Center - related to ELL consultancy work in multiple districts across Indiana.
2024-2025 Teacher Appreciation Grant by the Indiana Department of Education - related to English Leaners results in state tests.
2025 Best of Best K-12 ELL Teacher Nomination by INTESOL.
My own education history
2004 Bachelor's Degree in Secondary English Language Arts and Portuguese Language Arts
2009 Master's Degreee in Applied Linguistics focusing on ESL (English as a Second Language)
2017 Reading Intervention Specialist License
2025 Literacy Specialist Endorsement
Additional biographical information
- 14 years as an English as a Foreign Language teacher in Brazil (1995-2009) - all ages and English proficiency levels
- 6 years as an English as a Second Language teacher and coordinator (last 3 years there) in a Family Education program in the US (2010-2016) working with immigrant families of all proficiency levels
- 5 years as an English Language Learner teacher in an Elementary School in the US (2016-2021) - all grades and all levels
- 4 years as an English Language Learner teacher in an Middle School in the US (2021-2025) - newcomers up to high intermediate level.
- 9 years as an Adjunct Professor in the US (2017-present), courses include Applied Linguistics & Practicum, where I coached multiple ENL teachers.
- 6 years as an ESL & Family Engagement consultant (2020-present)
- 1 year as a Special Populations Instructional Coach (2025-present)
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