The  Gradual Release of Responsibility Model (GRR) —also known as the "I Do, We Do, You Do" framework—has become the foundation of every lesson plan I create. It provides a structured way to shift responsibility from the teacher to the stu…

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…