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Valentine's day activities
Valentine’s Day Activities for MLs

Valentine’s Day Activities for MLs

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Are you looking for some fun Valentine’s Day Activities to use with your students? This holiday is a fun way to teach about kindness and taking care of others. You can also teach language activities with a Valentine’s Day theme. Here are some ideas for integrating Valentine’s Day themes into lessons for English Language Learners. Valentine’s Day Around the World & History Learn interesting facts about the history of Valentin’s Day, including the origins of many of today’s traditions, from…

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sentence structure
Sentence Structure for MLs

Sentence Structure for MLs

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Sentence structure is how the different parts of a sentence fit together. There are multiple ways to write sentences. There are also many incorrect ways to fit together words that do not create a sentence. For students that are learning English one challenge is that sentence structure may work in a different way in their native language. Sentence Structure Basics Even the most basic sentence needs a verb (action) and a subject (noun). We sit.  Sometimes the subject can be…

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cut apart sentences
Cut Apart Sentences for ELLs

Cut Apart Sentences for ELLs

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Putting together cut apart sentences (cut up sentences or sentence scrambles) is a simple way to help students practice a wide range of skills. They need to read the words, think about the structure of a sentence, and reread the sentence to ensure that it makes sense. Sentence Structure When students arrange words into a sentence they need an understanding of English grammar and sentence structure. There are 5 types of sentences, Wordly gives a basic description for each. Cut-up…

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5 Grammar Tips for ELLs
5 Tips for Teaching Grammar to ELLs

5 Tips for Teaching Grammar to ELLs

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Grammar instruction is one component of learning a language. For students, it is often beneficial to use a mixture of direct grammar instruction and indirect and in context activities. This is particularly true when there is little time available to devote to direct grammar instruction. Here are some activities that are easily integrated into other content areas. They still allow students to practice new grammar skills. Teach Basic Parts of Speech In elementary school learning about the basic parts of…

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Parts of Speech Color by Code Free
Parts of Speech Coloring Freebie

Parts of Speech Coloring Freebie

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Using Coloring with Students Coloring can be a relaxing activity for students. Even older students enjoy a periodic coloring break. What better way to help students practice the grammar concept of parts of speech than through coloring? Color by Code Worksheets I have a FREE set of Color by Code Worksheets. On the coloring sheets students color each part of speech a different color. The pages cover nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, and conjunctions. Illustrated Vocabulary Sheets I designed these…

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comparing adjectives file folder games
Comparing Adjectives File Folder Games

Comparing Adjectives File Folder Games

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COMPARING ADJECTIVES FILE FOLDER GAMES File folder games are a fun way for students to practice vocabulary concepts. They are a simple way to store game pieces and allow students to independently practice skills. Once students learn how to play a file folder game they can become part of a center. My Comparing Adjectives File Folder Games offer two levels of puzzles for students to practice with. They are a fun way for students to practice vocabulary and learn about…

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Ideas for Teaching Parts of Speech to English Language Learners
Teaching Parts of Speech to ELLs

Teaching Parts of Speech to ELLs

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Knowing basic parts of speech can be helpful for English Language Learners. It helps give them structure in their speaking and writing. It is a great way to introduce new vocabulary words and lends itself well to sorting activities. Many language standards in the Common Core cover parts of speech. Here are some strategies for teaching parts of speech. Highlight parts of speech in different colors In a reading passage or on a worksheet assign each part of speech students…

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