Color by code sheets are a fun way for students to practice winter themed parts of speech. These are print and go. They also come with illustrated vocabulary sheets to help ELLs.
Idioms can be challening for ELLs. Introduce students to common idioms with this set of idiom posters come with a picture, idiom, a simple meaning, and an example. You can use these posters to set up an idiom of the week display.
Here is a tool for determining tier 2 vocabulary from a passage.
Build understanding of the Shifts, the most critical concepts underlying college- and career-ready (CCR) standards, in instructional practice, materials, and assessment.