English as a Second Language
Resources
For Teachers:
• LEARN NC: Strategies for building content-area reading comprehension for English language learners.
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• National Council of Teachers of English: Online resources, teaching strategies, and professional readings.
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• Pair Your Newcomers with Buddies: Suggestions about assigning buddies or cross-grade tutors with English language learners.
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• The Teachers’ Lounge: Printable lessons, animated
stories, and interactive activities about environmental issues.
Available in English and Spanish.
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For Students:
Math and Science:
• ESL Science: Monthly Web magazine with science articles geared toward ESL learners.
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• National Geographic: Explore the forces of nature and learn about hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes.
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Reading and Vocabulary:
• Readers Theatre: Downloadable scripts for students.
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• Internet Picture Dictionary: Includes interactive learning activities.
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• Vocabulary Activities: Interactive activities used for teaching English vocabulary words.
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• English Daily: Resource for English language learners to learn American idioms, slang expressions, and proverbs.
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History and Geography:
• America’s Story from America’s Library: Games, activities, and a reading list focusing on amazing Americans.
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• Jamestown Online Adventure Game: Shows what life was like in Jamestown.
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