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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
ESL U.S. History Curriculum | Newcomer ELL Scaffolded Units, Packets, Activities
Adapted U.S. History Resource Bundle for ESL / ELL NewcomersAre your English learners expected to learn U.S. History, but the textbook is too long, too dense, or too language-heavy for them to access independently?I created this U.S. History resource bundle for the students sitting in history class who need to learn the same major events, people, and ideas — but with visuals, adapted readings, vocabulary support, and guided activities that make the content understandable.Instead of giving newcom
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Reading, Speaking & Listening, U.S. History
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
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
ESL U.S. History Review: ELL Newcomer Packet Bundle | Worksheets, Google Slides
Are you looking for ways to review or assess background knowledge of your ESL level 1 or level 2 newcomers about U.S. History in Middle & High School? Are you also trying to get students ready for an English Proficiency test with materials that go beyond everyday vocabulary, and instead focus on Social Studies-related vocabulary? This digital and printable newcomer resource system aims at achieving all those goals by providing practice in all 4 language domains: Listening, Reading, Speaking a
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Reading, U.S. History, Vocabulary
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
ESL Newcomer Curriculum: Texts, Activities, Packets, Slides | Secondary ELL ESOL
Looking for a comprehensive, low-prep solution to support ESL and ELL newcomers in grades 6–12? This yearlong ESL bundle introduces American seasonal traditions, and holidays while building essential vocabulary, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Ideal for ESL newcomers, this printable and digital resource includes bell ringers, vocabulary packets, scaffolded texts, flashcards, and speaking & writing activities that create structure and routine in the classroom—while supporting langua
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS, VA SOL
L.8.2
, L.8.2c
, L.8.4c
+4
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
US History Social Studies ESL Newcomer Activities, ELL Adapted Texts, Vocabulary
Who says English proficiency cannot be acquired while learning content? Do you have ESL newcomer students who cannot access US History content because the materials are WAY beyond their proficiency level? Incorporating scaffolds like visual support, chunking information, and providing interactive activities while reading texts are ways to support English and content learning for newcomers , since language is also happening in every content area!All you need to teach US historical events up to t
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
L.8.2
, L.8.2c
, L.8.4c
+6
American Revolution Review US History Activities ESL ELL Newcomer Packet, Slides
Are you looking for ways to review or assess background knowledge of your ELL level 1 or level 2 newcomers about The American Revolution? Are you also trying to get students ready for an English Proficiency test with materials that go beyond everyday vocabulary, and instead focus on Social Studies-related vocabulary? This printable and digital newcomer packet aims at achieving all those goals by providing practice in all 4 language domains: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing in two lang
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Speaking & Listening, U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
L.6.1
, L.6.2
, L.6.2b
+3
Juneteenth ESL Reading Comprehension | ELL Newcomer Text, Activities, Flashcards
In need an ESL newcomer adapted text for Juneteenth that introduces a particular topic, while also providing opportunities to learn and practice basic reading, writing and speaking skills as well as English vocabulary for ESL students at WIDA Levels 1-2? For ESL newcomers, lots of visuals, multiple exposures to vocabulary, and texts at their level are necessary to help them understand new words, get exposure to the English syntax, and learn about the new culture they are now a part of. This p
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
California Gold Rush ELL Review US History ESL Newcomer Worksheets Packet Slides
Are you looking for ways to review or assess background knowledge of your ELL level 1 or level 2 newcomers about The California Gold Rush? Are you also trying to get students ready for an English Proficiency test with materials that go beyond everyday vocabulary, and instead focus on Social Studies-related vocabulary? This printable and digital newcomer packet aims at achieving all those goals by providing practice in all 4 language domains: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing in two lan
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Speaking & Listening, U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
L.6.1
, L.6.2
, L.6.2b
+3
War of 1812 ELL Review Activity US History ESL Newcomer Worksheets Packet Slides
Are you looking for ways to review or assess background knowledge of your ELL level 1 or level 2 newcomers about The War of 1812? Are you also trying to get students ready for an English Proficiency test with materials that go beyond everyday vocabulary, and instead focus on Social Studies-related vocabulary? This printable and digital newcomer packet aims at achieving all those goals by providing practice in all 4 language domains: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing in two language pro
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Speaking & Listening, U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
L.6.1
, L.6.2
, L.6.2b
+3
Civil War ELL Review Activities US History ESL Newcomer Worksheets Packet Slides
Are you looking for ways to review or assess background knowledge of your ELL level 1 or level 2 newcomers about The Civil War? Are you also trying to get students ready for an English Proficiency test with materials that go beyond everyday vocabulary, and instead focus on Social Studies-related vocabulary? This printable and digital newcomer packet aims at achieving all those goals by providing practice in all 4 language domains: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing in two language profi
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Speaking & Listening, U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
L.6.1
, L.6.2
, L.6.2b
+3
ESL Back to School: ELL ESL Newcomer Activities Vocabulary Packets Google Slides
Looking for age-appropriate interactive ESL materials to help older newcomers learn and review essential school vocabulary? 2025 Update: Click here for the video lesson for this ESL packet. You can use this before or after using this resource to introduce or review the vocabulary words. This digital and printable vocabulary bundle is specifically designed for middle and high school ESL newcomers. It focuses on explicit, direct vocabulary instruction with multiple exposures and practice oppor
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.4
The US Constitution ELL Review Slides, Packet ESL Newcomer Activities US History
Are you looking for ways to review or assess background knowledge of your ELL level 1 or level 2 newcomers about The American Constitution? Are you also trying to get students ready for an English Proficiency test with materials that go beyond everyday vocabulary, and instead focus on Social Studies-related vocabulary? This printable and digital newcomer packet aims at achieving all those goals by providing practice in all 4 language domains: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing in two la
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Speaking & Listening, U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
L.6.1
, L.6.2
, L.6.2b
+3
Memorial Day ESL Vocabulary Activities: Newcomer ELL Middle + High School Packet
🧩 Make Memorial Day ACCESSIBLE for ESL Newcomers Levels 1-2 Are your students getting lost when you introduce new content? This Memorial Day ESL Vocabulary Packet is designed specifically for beginner ELLs (Levels 1–2) who need visual, structured support before they can successfully read, write, and participate. Instead of overwhelming students with too much language at once, this resource builds understanding first—so learning can actually happen.🎯 What Makes This Different? ✔ Includes a
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
The 13 Colonies Review US History Activities: ESL ELL Newcomer Packet, Slides
Are you looking for ways to review or assess background knowledge of your ESL level 1 or level 2 newcomers about The 13 Colonies? Are you also trying to get students ready for an English Proficiency test with materials that go beyond everyday vocabulary, and instead focus on Social Studies-related vocabulary? This printable and digital newcomer packet aims at achieving all those goals by providing practice in all 4 language domains: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing in two language pro
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Speaking & Listening, U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
L.6.1
, L.6.2
, L.6.2b
+3
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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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