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English Language Acquisition (ELA): Just for ELA Instructors
Helpful Materials for ELA Teachers from the RTC Library
Below are a few samples of the RTC Library materials available on this topic. Click on the title link for more info about the item. Ask the librarian for help in finding these and other materials!
10 Languages You'll Need Most in the Classroom: a Guide to Communicating with English Language Learners and Their Families by Garth Sundem, Jan Krieger, and Kristi Pikiewicz
Call Number: 428.24 SUNDEM 2014
ISBN: 9781629146867
Publication Date: 2014
ESL/ELL Teacher's Survival Guide by Larry Ferlazzo and Katie Hull Sypnieski
Call Number: 428.0071 FERLAZZ 2012
ISBN: 9781118095676
Publication Date: 2012
ESL Teaching: Principles for Success by Yvonne S. Freeman; David E. Freeman; Mary Soto; Ann Ebe
Call Number: 418.007 FREEMAN 2016
ISBN: 9780325062495
Publication Date: 2016
Teaching Vocabulary to English Language Learners by Michael F. Graves; Diane August; Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez; Catherine E. Snow (Foreword by); Joan Thormann
Call Number: 428.0071 GRAVES 2013
ISBN: 9780807753750
Publication Date: 2013
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"Variety of ABE/GED classes offered morning, afternoon, evening, and online" at Kent Learning Center, WorkSource Renton, WorkSource Seattle and Kentlake High School.
"This Beginning ESL (levels 2-3) curriculum was created with a grant from the Saint Paul Community Literacy Consortium to implement Bridge Prep components into curricula. To prepare learners to transition to jobs and post-secondary, this curriculum incorporates Transitions skills such as critical thinking and effective communication into every life skill unit."
“Free printable worksheets and lesson plans for every busy teacher. Find printable worksheets on any topic: vocabulary, grammar, listening, reading, writing and speaking!” Also has articles.
"The Minnesota Literacy Council partners with hundreds of schools, Adult Basic Education centers and other community organizations to improve literacy programming throughout the state."
Written by Barbara Gottschalk for Educational Leadership magazine. "An ESOL teacher responds to 10 common misconceptions about English language learners." From the February 2016, Volume 73, Number 5 issue, pages 62-64.
The 2013 summer issue of "American Educator" (from The American Federation Of Teachers) has three articles on teaching ESL students. The articles are available in one PDF file that you can read online or download.