ELL Resources
This page was created to bring together a few online resources for teachers, students, and parents.
Also included, are websites recommended by Kathy Lobo in an ELL course presented in Arlington, MA.
To view Kathy's suggestions, scroll down, or click here.
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Enchanted Learning Dictionary
Click on translation of words in upper left. Example: English/Spanish, etc., then on letter of the alphabet to find the translation of words.- AltaVista Babel Fish Translation
Enter a block of text and have it translated. Webpages may be translated, as well.
Note: I have used this for conferences and report cards - not perfect, but very helpful.- Google Translator
Similar to the above Babel Fish translator.- Maps4Kids.com
This site has added some language features. Be sure to check out the U.S. maps section.- BookPALS - Storyline Online
This is a simply TERRIFIC site. Sponsored by the Screen Actors' Guild, celebrities read great literature online. The follow-up activities are excellent, as well. A MUST SEE!- Starfall.com
Many "books" online that students can click on the words and hear them read. The following is one example: Pumpkin- Resources to Help ELL Students
Many of these resources are great for ALL students!- Interesting Things for ESL Students
Many online games for vocabulary and much more.- Activities for ESL Students
Of particular interest are the quizzes in many languages.- everythingESL.net
This site has some very good ideas, such as the lesson you'll find here. Click on Home at the top of the page to learn more.- Strategies and Ideas for Working with ELL Students
This is an interesting look at how a school district in Washington state is supporting their teachers and ELL students.- General Principles for Teaching ELL Students
Four Principles defined - good explanations and examples- Rubistar Rubrics
Create rubrics for project-based learning activities - AltaVista Babel Fish Translation
Student Centered Activities
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Seussville
Match Game and other activities- Learning Vocabulary Fun
HangMouse (Hangman), Match Game, Word Search- What�s the Word (Picture/Word Game)
- Comic Creator
Comic Strip Narrative Planning Sheet
Comics in the Classroom as an Introduction to Genre Study- Literary Graffiti
Graffiti Wall Lesson - Responding to Literature with Graphics
Literary Graffiti Handout - Learning Vocabulary Fun
Teacher Tools
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1000 Most Common Words in English - Numbers 1 - 250
Scroll down on the page for words 251-1000- Paso Partners - for Grades K-3
Integrating Math, Science, and Language- Graphic Organizers
See also Enchanted Learning for LOTS of great graphic organizers. - Paso Partners - for Grades K-3
Cool Websites with Information About Working with English Language Learners
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Office of English Language Acquisition
Lots of good stuff here. Use the EdPubs system to have free information sent to your house. Resources in Spanish.- National Clearinghouse English Language Acquisition
Again, lots of good information. Check out the numbers and stats tab. Also, make sure to sign up for the weekly newsletter.- The Lab at Brown
Not totally focused on ELLs, but when you look through the publications that you can order for free, you will notice many titles concerning ELLs.- International Reading Association
A great organization with solid resources. Become a member and you have a lot more access to the site.- TESOL
Another website focused on language learning. You have better access here, too, as a member. - National Clearinghouse English Language Acquisition
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