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Using Humor in the ESL Classroom - Teacher Joe
Grades
1 to 8
In the Classroom
Short and sweet, the tips on this page are a great way to help teachers "hook" students into a lesson, and keep their attention as well as a good sense of humor. Save the site as a favorite to allow for easy reference, and be sure to pass it on to other peers in need of something new. The tips on this page aren't exclusive to ELL classes, so don't hesitate to send it to all types of teachers.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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ESL Levels - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
ELL teachers, refer this site to teachers who are new to teaching English language learners and may be unsure of how to incorporate the student in a general education classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Top Ten Tips for Working With ENL/ESL Students - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
From TeacherFirst, this site is a helpful resource for new ENL/ESL teachers, or to pass along to general education teachers who are eager to know how to best assimilate a new ENL/ESL student into their classroom. Save the site as a favorite on your desktop to allow easy reference whenever, and pass it along to interested peers!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Peer Learning and ELLs - Colorin' Colorado!
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
Be sure to pass this site and information on to peers who are also working with ENL/ESL students. Continuing the strategy across the various classes a student is enrolled in can make it more effective and help ease the transition into an English-speaking school.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Newcomer Resources - Erica Hilliker
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
ENL/ESL teachers, pass this site on to teachers who are also working with new English language learners. It allows them to understand where the student may be at, and the resources they have available if they are unaware.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Blog Basics for the Classroom - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
You could use this step by step as the framework for a self-directed or "buddy" professional development project. Share it with your principal or professional development coordinator. USe the strategies and ideas here to start a blog for your class or for each student. Don't miss suggestions for a Teacher as Blogger so you can model blogging, too.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Workshop: Tapping Into Multiple Intelligences - ThirteenEd Online
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
Make it your goal for the year to try implementing a multiple intelligences model of instruction and watch your students each find strengths and build new ones.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bloggers: A portrait of the internet's new storytellers - PEW Foundation
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Daily Grind - Mr. McNamar
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Hurricane Preparedness - National Weather Service
Grades
4 to 12In the Classroom
If your community is in an area that can be affected by tropical storms, the content in these pages can be invaluable - whether as part of a science, health, or current events class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Fun Attic - Fun Attic
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1 to 5Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Field Trip Advice
Grades
1 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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School District Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist - U.S. Health & Human Services Dept.
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Understanding Fair Use - University of Minnesota
Grades
1 to 12In the Classroom
Introduce this site to the class with a projector or whiteboard, and then replace pencil and paper notecards by having partners read this and take notes with an online tool such as Memo Notepad, reviewed here; tell students to be sure to save the URL to share their notes and questions with you and their peers. Next, at the end of your copyright and fair use unit, modify student learning by challenging them to demonstrate their learning by creating an inforgraphic using Canva Infographic Maker, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Earth Calendar
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A Holiday Gift Ideas for Children and Adults with Vision Loss - American Foundation for the Blind
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Boggle's World - Boggle's World
Grades
1 to 12In the Classroom
Try the "Hypothetically speaking" game as a way to teach students how and when to speak hypothetically in a fun, humorous way. Put students in cooperative learning groups that are mixed in levels of English comprehension. Introduce the game by example with a select student before allowing cooperative learning groups to complete it themselves.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Parent's Guide to Helping Kids with Learning Disabilities - Schwab Learning
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Making Schools Work - PBS
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Time Out - Edutopia
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