Supportive Language Instruction:  5 Scaffolding Strategies for ELL Students To acquire new content knowledge and cultural understanding, English learners (ELLs) need intentional and strategic scaffolding . Scaffolding provides temporary support to …

Many ESL newcomers struggle with writing because they’re often expected to produce sentences or even entire stories without a clear understanding of sentence structure. This can be especially challenging for newcomers who are still learning the bas…

Engaging ESL Students in Black History Month: Biographies, Critical Thinking, and Creative Crafts February marks Black History Month in the United States, presenting a valuable opportunity to engage English Language Learners (ELLs) with the rich nar…

February is packed with opportunities to create meaningful, engaging lessons for your ESL students. From exploring traditions like Groundhog Day, 100 days of Schoolto expressing love and kindness on Valentine’s Day, this month is full of chances to …