ESL

=ESL Resources=

Classrooms Where Students Learn English as a Second Language: What the Research Tells Us
http://coe.sdsu.edu/people/jmora/MoraModules/effectiveL2classrooms.htm A well-organized site that offers numerous, research-based suggestions for creating a classroom climate that nurtures ESL students.

Dave's ESL Café
http://www.eslcafe.com/ideas/sefer.cgi Loads of nicely categorized ideas for helping ESL students with different aspects of language learning.

English Club for ESL Learners
http://learners.englishclub.com/index.htm Contains all sorts of useful links and interesting lessons.

The English Global Village
http://www.amalnet.k12.il/meida/english/ Contains holiday-specific ideas and activities, the ESL Resource train, and a news room where you can explore engaging, media-based activities for your students!

Getting at the Content
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Integrated Unit for English Language Learners
http://coe.sdsu.edu/people/jmora/4X4UnitScience.htm This unit uses Madeline Hunter's framework as the basis for its design and is intended to support 3rd grade English Language Learners in learning science (about ocean movements) while simultaneously developing their language skills in English.

Randall's ESL Listening Lab
http://www.esl-lab.com/ Offers a variety of conversations and texts, indexed by level of difficulty, that ESL students can use to strengthen their skills.

Working Effectively With English Language Learners
http://www.rethinkingschools.org/publication/newteacher/NTBilingual.shtml Describes concrete strategies for improving instruction for English language learners, strategies for becoming more culturally competent, and a list of resources for working with English language learners.

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