I have gotten so many questions about curriculum guides and the resources included in them and I have decided to address those issues in this episode. The resources I found online when I searched for ESL Curriculum Guides lacked the specificity that I wanted. So, I created a newcomer curriculum guide myself. This is a…
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In this episode, I discuss the importance of creating a scope and sequence for your EL students and how to get it done over the summer. I have a ton of flexibility being an ESL teacher. This is great, but it can also make it difficult to know that I am on track throughout the
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In this episode I share 5 things you need to do to prepare for a successful school year. Summer is a time to rest and not think about anything school related. In fact, one of today’s tips is all about rest and relaxation. It is important for a number of reasons! But, there are a
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I love reading books, especially historical fiction and anything having to do with other cultures. But, in this episode I focus on a different type of book, professional development books for EL teachers. There are plenty of great professional development books out there for EL teachers. I have read many of them and have several
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I enjoy taking a break and recharging my batteries over the summer, but I also love to take some time to work on lesson ideas that I don’t have as much time to think about during the school year and take advantage of some professional development. So, in this episode, I share my suggestions for
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In this episode, I share 6 elements of effective EL lesson planning that I have learned in my years as a teacher. Lesson planning for English Learners is not the same as planning for other contents because many EL teachers do not have a set curriculum and will need to plan for different proficiency levels
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