Resources for Teaching Virtually – Language & Culture Services

BrainPop.com
ELD ideas for remote learning
Digital Exit Tickets (free on Teachers pay Teachers)
Learning Chocoloate: an interactive website for Newcomers to learn basic English
Freckle.com: Multiple lexile levels and skill-based questioning for the teacher to choose from; includes reading, writing, and math
Google Drive: Translates documents, sheets, slides, and forms into other languages (Spanish works best).
Google Extensions:
- Google Translate: Use this Google add-on to translate websites on the go
- Print Friendly and PDF: Use this Google add-on to print friendly looking articles without all of the adds
- QR Codes: Make QR codes to connect instructions, videos, or tips to homework assignments
- Google Translate: Use this App to translate worksheets, handouts, and homework live using the photo option.
  - For iPhones
  - For Androids
Hi/Lo books:
- https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=have-struggling-or-reluctant-readers-these-hi-lo-titles-will-keep-them-engagedOpens in a new window
- https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/hi-lo
Imagine Learning:
Listening Lab: Help students practice listening skills
NearPod for ELs
Newsela: News articles that can be changed to different lexile levels
Teaching Multilingual Learners Online
Reading Horizons: Phonics, fluency, and reading comprehension for beginners: rhelevate.com
- Find teacher resources to help kids have less screen time rhaccelerate.com
- Live Virtual Direct Instruction offered by Reading Horizons Tues-Thurs (previous sessions are recorded and available)
- How to proctor your own live virtual session using Reading Horizons.
Practical Strategies and Resources For EL Distant Learning (Check out number 3!)
Text Compactor: Shortens passages while keeping complexity
WIDA's key resources:
- Newly updated and revamped interpretive guides for score reports: ACCESS for ELLs and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs
- WIDA’s Parent Guide for ACCESS for ELLs Score Reports and Parent Guide for Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Score Reports can help you discuss student scores with families
- The Individual Student Score Notes Template is another resource to support you during conversations with students and their families
- Lesson Plans for K-5 and 6-12 for talking with students about ACCESS testing and results
- Speaking and Writing rubrics for classroom assessment
- An infographic for educators providing more information on how to analyze ACCESS scores, communicate results, collaborate with colleagues, and take action.
It is hard for us to process what is happening in the world and we are adults. Imagine how the kids are feeling. Check out this workbook that explains corona and lets students express their feelings. https://www.mindheart.co/descargables
50 Incredibly Useful Links for ELL Educators