This website has free animation videos that help kids visualize which parts of high frequency words can be decoded/encoded and which parts need to be learned "by heart'.

I have used this resource to teach first graders how to map sounds they hear to letters they know and then to write the grapheme they need that doesn't follow our typical pattern. We can watch the video, read the word and write one in a 10 minute sequence.

This activity can be implemented with elementary, middle, and high school multilingual learners who are in the Entering-Emerging to Developing and Expanding level of English language proficiency. Play scripts can be printed out–one copy for each student–and each character role highlighted so that students know which character role they will read aloud.

During this extended unit, students will explore environmental sustainability from a number of different perspectives. They will dive deep into global policies regarding the environment, specifically the dedication of different countries to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Students will review and discuss specific case studies, offering their opinion of certain practices and policies. As a summative assessment, students will create a “Call to Action” project, with the intent of raising awareness and instigating action on environmental sustainability. This unit includes language (objectives, vocabulary, and lesson modifications) that will help the teacher meet the needs of ELL students. These strategies may be helpful for other students, as well.

A 3rd-grade lesson plan that covers: Newcomer Writing using the 8 SIOP components by Short, Echevarria, and Vogt (2016).

Henry Winkler is a well-known American actor and has appeared in multiple tv shows, but he is also an accomplished author and motivational speaker. He delivered a general session presentation at the 2021 ASCD Annual Conference in which he shared some anecdotes from his past and provided many inspirational quotes to encourage educators to find greatness within our students. 

The NC Multilingual Learner Teacher Network 21-23 Leadership Team recorded a series of video clips to inspire and empower all educators. In these videos, viewers will learn teaching strategies to support multilingual learners (MLs). The Network Leaders shared their own experiences and insights. Viewers also have the opportunity to connect with a community of like-minded educators who share their passion for ML education and language development.