English as a Second Language
Laurie Brownlee, Itinerant ESL Teacher, LKDSB
Resources from the Ministry of Education
Supporting English Language Learners: A Practical Guide for Ontario Educators
English Language Learners: ESL and ELD Programs and Services
Many Roots Many Voices: Supporting English Language Learners in Every Classroom
Supporting English Language Learners in Kindergarten
Supporting English Language Learners with Limited Prior Schooling: Grades 3-12
Links for Teachers
Websites
- Everything ESL: This site has lesson plans, teaching tips, and much more.
- Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers: Lesson plans, activities, and links are all included.
- Teaching English (British Council): Ideas for teaching concepts.
- Reading A-Z: Printable books at all levels. Free sample books.
- ERGO: ESL/ELD Resource Group for Ontario
- ReadingLady
- ESL Bears - for older students
- Babelfish - Translation site
Further Resources:
- Making Language and Content Accessible for English Language Learners
- Strategies to Support Beginning English Language Learners
- Ongoing Strategies for Supporting English Language Learners
- Explicit Language Teaching Strategies - Ongoing Support
- ELL Teaching Techniques/Strategies Checklist
- abc123: Parent information about helping with homework. Available in fifteen languages.
Links for Students
Starfall: Early reading website with stories and activities.
Reading is Fundamental: Reading Activities, Games, and Stories.
Storyplace: Online stories and activities
Learn English Kids (British Council): Read stories. Many appropriate for older elementary aged students.
Storyline Online: Picture books read by actors. All ages.
Tumblebooks: Read picture books online. All ages K-12.
Game Goo: Language games for all ages and levels.
Songs for Kids (PBS): Grammar songs