  Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website  My Adventures in ESL.       In this episode, you will :    Learn strategies on how to prepare your routines and procedures for the first week of school    How to reduce your lesson planning. Check out the link below:        Are you tired of planning and looking for lessons for your Language Learners every week? If so, then I have the perfect option for you! Join my monthly lesson planning club “The Close Read Club”. Each month you will have access to lesson plans that are ready to print and go!  Click here  to learn more or go to  myadventuresinesl.com/closereadclub.

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website <a href="https://myadventuresinesl.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> My Adventures in ESL</a>.   In this episode, you will : <ul> <li> Learn strategies on how to prepare your routines and procedures for the first week of school </li> <li> How to reduce your lesson planning. Check out the link below:  </li> </ul> Are you tired of planning and looking for lessons for your Language Learners every week? If so, then I have the perfect option for you! Join my monthly lesson planning club “The Close Read Club”. Each month you will have access to lesson plans that are ready to print and go! <a href="https://myadventuresinesl.com/closereadclub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Click here</a> to learn more or go to <a href="https://myadventuresinesl.com/closereadclub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> myadventuresinesl.com/closereadclub</a>.

EP 114 Prep & Plan: Routines & Procedures

  Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast!     In this episode, I will be sharing easy bit-sized steps on how you can reduce your planning over the summer.     Check out this episode and others on   Apple Podcasts,  Spotify, &amp;  Adventures in ESL!     Links &amp; Resources Mentioned in this Episode    Prep &amp; Plan Summer Sessions    myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide     Curriculum Outline Guide     Announcements     If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl 

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! In this episode, I will be sharing easy bit-sized steps on how you can reduce your planning over the summer. Check out this episode and others on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-esl-a-podcast-for-k-12-esl-teachers/id1473706378" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0PZUTV4Ikca6HQdi7thdZq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>, &amp; <a href="https://myadventuresinesl.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Adventures in ESL</a>! Links &amp; Resources Mentioned in this Episode <ul> <li> <a href="http://myadventuresinesl.com/prepandplan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Prep &amp; Plan Summer Sessions</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://myadventuresinesl.com/2022/06/24/free-esl-curriculum-map-planning-tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Curriculum Outline Guide</a> </li> </ul> Announcements If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl</a>

Ep 113 Steps to Minimal Lesson Planning this Summer

  Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast!     In this episode, I will be sharing easy bit-sized strategies to help you plan over the summer. These strategies are easy and you can start at any point during the summer.     Check out this episode and others on   Apple Podcasts,  Spotify, &amp;  Adventures in ESL!     Links &amp; Resources Mentioned in this Episode    myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide     Curriculum Outline Guide     Announcements     If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl 

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! In this episode, I will be sharing easy bit-sized strategies to help you plan over the summer. These strategies are easy and you can start at any point during the summer. Check out this episode and others on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-esl-a-podcast-for-k-12-esl-teachers/id1473706378" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0PZUTV4Ikca6HQdi7thdZq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>, &amp; <a href="https://myadventuresinesl.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Adventures in ESL</a>! Links &amp; Resources Mentioned in this Episode <ul> <li> <a href="http://myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://myadventuresinesl.com/2022/06/24/free-esl-curriculum-map-planning-tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Curriculum Outline Guide</a> </li> </ul> Announcements If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl</a>

Ep 112 Summer Lesson Planning Strategies

  Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast!      In this episode, I open up and share my real life reflections of this school year. You will also hear the action steps that I need to take and my thought process behind them.     Check out this episode and others on   Apple Podcasts,  Spotify, &amp;  Adventures in ESL!     Links &amp; Resources Mentioned in this Episode    myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide    Announcements     If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl 

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast!  In this episode, I open up and share my real life reflections of this school year. You will also hear the action steps that I need to take and my thought process behind them. Check out this episode and others on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-esl-a-podcast-for-k-12-esl-teachers/id1473706378" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0PZUTV4Ikca6HQdi7thdZq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>, &amp; <a href="https://myadventuresinesl.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Adventures in ESL</a>! Links &amp; Resources Mentioned in this Episode <ul> <li> <a href="http://myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide</a></li> </ul> Announcements If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl</a>

Ep 111 2022-23 End of the Year Reflections

  Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast!     In this episode, I share my struggles in making the switch to elementary school and the steps I am taking to overcome them.     Check out this episode and others on   Apple Podcasts,  Spotify, &amp;  Adventures in ESL!     Links &amp; Resources Mentioned in this Episode     Compare &amp; Contrast Lesson  myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide    Announcements     If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl 

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! In this episode, I share my struggles in making the switch to elementary school and the steps I am taking to overcome them. Check out this episode and others on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-esl-a-podcast-for-k-12-esl-teachers/id1473706378" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0PZUTV4Ikca6HQdi7thdZq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>, &amp; <a href="https://myadventuresinesl.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Adventures in ESL</a>! Links &amp; Resources Mentioned in this Episode <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ESL-Compare-and-Contrast-Compare-and-Contrast-Powerpoint-ESL-Reading-Lesson-8744941" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Compare &amp; Contrast Lesson</a></li> <li><a href="http://myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide</a></li> </ul> Announcements If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl</a>

Ep 110 My Struggles in Elementary & How I Am Overcoming

  Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast!     In this episode, we discuss five engaging lessons you can use for the spring! The goal of this episode is to make planning for your Language Learners easy this spring.     Check out this episode and others on   Apple Podcasts,  Spotify, &amp;  Adventures in ESL!     Links &amp; Resources Mentioned in this Episode       Katherine Johnson Biography Builder    Women’s History Close Reading Lesson    Tennessee Virtual Field Trip   Nearpod Virtual Field Trip   myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide    Announcements     If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl 

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! In this episode, we discuss five engaging lessons you can use for the spring! The goal of this episode is to make planning for your Language Learners easy this spring. Check out this episode and others on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-esl-a-podcast-for-k-12-esl-teachers/id1473706378" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0PZUTV4Ikca6HQdi7thdZq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>, &amp; <a href="https://myadventuresinesl.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Adventures in ESL</a>! Links &amp; Resources Mentioned in this Episode <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Katherine-Johnson-Biography-Research-ESL-Black-History-ESL-Biography-8065949" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Katherine Johnson Biography Builder</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ESL-Lesson-Plans-ESL-Distance-Learning-ESL-Womens-History-Month-5555325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Women’s History Close Reading Lesson</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Tennessee-Virtual-Field-Trip-Virtual-Field-Trip-8106534" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Tennessee Virtual Field Trip</a></li> <li> <a href="https://nearpod.com/blog/virtual-field-trips-extending-learning/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Nearpod Virtual Field Trip</a></li> <li> <a href="http://myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide</a></li> </ul> Announcements If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl</a>

EP 109 Engaging Lessons for Spring

  Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast!     In this episode, we discuss how you can use a scripted curriculum to structure class time to support your students.     Check out this episode and others on   Apple Podcasts,  Spotify, &amp;  Adventures in ESL!     Links &amp; Resources Mentioned in this Episode    Core Knowledge    EL Education     Announcements     If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl 

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! In this episode, we discuss how you can use a scripted curriculum to structure class time to support your students. Check out this episode and others on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-esl-a-podcast-for-k-12-esl-teachers/id1473706378" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0PZUTV4Ikca6HQdi7thdZq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>, &amp; <a href="https://myadventuresinesl.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Adventures in ESL</a>! Links &amp; Resources Mentioned in this Episode <a href="https://www.coreknowledge.org/curriculum/download-curriculum/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Core Knowledge</a> <a href="https://curriculum.eleducation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> EL Education</a> Announcements If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl</a>

How Teaching with a Scripted Curriculum Changed Me

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast!  I have seen teacher hoarding in so many groups that I am in, and even I am a teacher resource hoarder. YES! I am admitting this aloud for the first time. I am a teacher resource hoarder. In this week’s episode, I will be sharing with you how you can overcome resource hoarding and tips on how to get your clutter manageable.  Check out this episode and others on  Apple Podcasts,  Spotify, &amp; Adventures in ESL!    Links &amp; Resources Mentioned in this Episode  The Butterfly Teacher Teacher Hoarder Tips Shared Teaching Declutter Tips  My Adventures in ESL Store The Ultimate Teaching Guide   Announcements If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl 

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast!  I have seen teacher hoarding in so many groups that I am in, and even I am a teacher resource hoarder. YES! I am admitting this aloud for the first time. I am a teacher resource hoarder. In this week’s episode, I will be sharing with you how you can overcome resource hoarding and tips on how to get your clutter manageable.  Check out this episode and others on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-esl-a-podcast-for-k-12-esl-teachers/id1473706378" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0PZUTV4Ikca6HQdi7thdZq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>, &amp; <a href="https://myadventuresinesl.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adventures in ESL</a>!  Links &amp; Resources Mentioned in this Episode <a href="https://www.thebutterflyteacher.com/tips-for-teacher-hoarders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Butterfly Teacher Teacher Hoarder Tips</a> <a href="https://sharedteaching.com/6-reasons-declutter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shared Teaching Declutter Tips</a> <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/My-Adventures-In-Esl/Category/Reading-Lessons-353759" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> My Adventures in ESL Store</a> <a href="http://www.myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Ultimate Teaching Guide</a> Announcements If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl</a>

Episode 107 Tackling Teacher Hoarding

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast!   Creating a safe and welcoming environment for your students is essential in every classroom. This allows our students to take risks, participate, and ask questions.  In this week’s episode, I will be sharing how simple and easy strategies on how can create a welcoming environment for your students.  Check out this episode and others on  Apple Podcasts,  Spotify, &amp; Adventures in ESL!  Links &amp; Resources Mentioned in this Episode  https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/My-Adventures-In-Esl/Category/Reading-Lessons-353759 http://www.myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide  https://www.wgu.edu/blog/15-tips-creating-safe-learning-environment2202.html#close  https://www.edutopia.org/blog/20-tips-create-safe-learning-environment-rebecca-alber  Announcements If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast!   Creating a safe and welcoming environment for your students is essential in every classroom. This allows our students to take risks, participate, and ask questions.  In this week’s episode, I will be sharing how simple and easy strategies on how can create a welcoming environment for your students.  Check out this episode and others on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-esl-a-podcast-for-k-12-esl-teachers/id1473706378" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0PZUTV4Ikca6HQdi7thdZq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>, &amp; <a href="https://myadventuresinesl.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adventures in ESL</a>!  Links &amp; Resources Mentioned in this Episode <ul> <li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/My-Adventures-In-Esl/Category/Reading-Lessons-353759" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/My-Adventures-In-Esl/Category/Reading-Lessons-353759</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.wgu.edu/blog/15-tips-creating-safe-learning-environment2202.html#close" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.wgu.edu/blog/15-tips-creating-safe-learning-environment2202.html#close</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.edutopia.org/blog/20-tips-create-safe-learning-environment-rebecca-alber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.edutopia.org/blog/20-tips-create-safe-learning-environment-rebecca-alber</a></li> </ul> Announcements If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl</a>

EP 106 Creating a Safe & Welcoming Environment for Language Learners

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast!  Have you ever spent your entire planning period searching or scanning for resources? This is the biggest struggle that most teachers have when it comes to supporting Language Learners.  In this week’s episode, I will be sharing how you avoid common mistakes when looking for resources. Click the link below to continue reading.  Check out this episode and others on  Apple Podcasts,  Spotify, &amp; Adventures in ESL!  Links &amp; Resources Mentioned in this Episode  https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/My-Adventures-In-Esl/Category/Reading-Lessons-353759 http://www.myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide  Announcements If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast!  Have you ever spent your entire planning period searching or scanning for resources? This is the biggest struggle that most teachers have when it comes to supporting Language Learners.  In this week’s episode, I will be sharing how you avoid common mistakes when looking for resources. Click the link below to continue reading.  Check out this episode and others on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-esl-a-podcast-for-k-12-esl-teachers/id1473706378" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0PZUTV4Ikca6HQdi7thdZq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>, &amp; <a href="https://myadventuresinesl.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adventures in ESL</a>!  Links &amp; Resources Mentioned in this Episode <ul> <li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/My-Adventures-In-Esl/Category/Reading-Lessons-353759" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/My-Adventures-In-Esl/Category/Reading-Lessons-353759</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide</a></li> </ul> Announcements If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl</a>

Ep. 105 Common Mistakes When Looking for Resources (How to fix it)

How do I plan for my ELLs? Am I doing enough to support my ESL students? Am I a good ESL teacher? How do I lead a professional development about ESL in front of my peers? How can I have a successful ESL classroom? And the biggest question that every ESL teacher asks, “How can I ensure my students succeed?” Welcome to Adventures in ESL Podcast! This is the place you want to be to answer all your burning questions about teaching ESL students in grades K-12.  The Adventures in ESL Podcast serves ESL teachers (K-12) who are struggling with what to teach and how to prepare for the school year become successful and confident in their teaching. Every week Millie will bring you actionable tips and strategies that you can implement in your classroom. Don’t wait another second! Hit play and learn all the secrets that will transform your classroom.  #eslteachersrock

This is great for first year teachers who teach ESL students.

Bilingual/ESL Coordinator

I’ve been a teacher for 20+ years, teaching one year of ESL Reading to intermediate to advanced 9th and 10th graders and about ten years as an ELAR teacher who worked with mainstreamed intermediate to advanced ELL’s. This is good, basic content for ESL teachers of all levels of experience, but especially newer teachers. I never feel I’ve learned everything there is to know, and I always appreciate refreshers and reminders of things I want to do. Listening to this now is a great way to begin planning and stirring your motivation for a new year. I like the first strategy: plan and schedule your self care as thoroughly as you do your lessons. Looking forward to more episodes.

Practical tips ready to go

Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL Teachers

Today's episode is a BONUS episode from my Facebook Lives. In this episode I share some freebies (see links below). Target Talk in my classroom has completely transformed introducing learning objectives in my classroom. A learning objective tells what the student will be doing in class. Before students would simply say the target, and we would move on. Now when the students are talking about learning objectives, they actually dive into what the learning objective means. We often make connections and predictions to events in the world. Below are directions on how you can introduce Target Talk into your classrooms.  ESL Student Data Binder Blog Post Detailing How to Implement Target Talk &amp; Speaking Bucks FREE Speaking Bucks

Today's episode is a BONUS episode from my Facebook Lives. In this episode I share some freebies (see links below). Target Talk in my classroom has completely transformed introducing learning objectives in my classroom. A learning objective tells what the student will be doing in class. Before students would simply say the target, and we would move on. Now when the students are talking about learning objectives, they actually dive into what the learning objective means. We often make connections and predictions to events in the world. Below are directions on how you can introduce Target Talk into your classrooms. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ESL-Data-Binder-for-Students-Editable-4867089" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ESL Student Data Binder</a> <a href="https://myadventuresinesl.com/targettalk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog Post Detailing How to Implement Target Talk &amp; Speaking Bucks</a> <a href="https://myadventuresinesl.lpages.co/speaking-bucks/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">FREE Speaking Bucks</a>

EP 11: Get Your ELLs Talking

There is so much data thrown at us as teachers. There are instances when we as teachers can feel as if we are doing an assessment a week. One struggle is presenting this data to our students, so they can break it down to hone in on their strengths and areas of growth. I have never been a big fan of data walls. I have ever been a fanatic of tracking my own personal growth. I noticed how beneficial it was for students to track their growth and their data about three years ago. This school year I went full force and having the students track their data students to log daily goals they reflect on their assignments and at the beginning of the year we sit down and review their language assessment data. I am going to give you some quick tips and strategies on how you can have your English language learners track their data in your classroom. Link to Print and Go Data Binder for ELLs  Data Binder for ELLs

There is so much data thrown at us as teachers. There are instances when we as teachers can feel as if we are doing an assessment a week. One struggle is presenting this data to our students, so they can break it down to hone in on their strengths and areas of growth. I have never been a big fan of data walls. I have ever been a fanatic of tracking my own personal growth. I noticed how beneficial it was for students to track their growth and their data about three years ago. This school year I went full force and having the students track their data students to log daily goals they reflect on their assignments and at the beginning of the year we sit down and review their language assessment data. I am going to give you some quick tips and strategies on how you can have your English language learners track their data in your classroom. Link to Print and Go Data Binder for ELLs <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ESL-Data-Binder-for-Students-Editable-4867089?utm_source=adventures%20in%20esl%20podcast&amp;utm_campaign=ELL%20Data%20Binder%20Campaign" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Data Binder for ELLs</a>

EP 18: Data Binders and your ELLs

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can teach key reading skills through read alouds.  If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn:  The importance of teaching reading skills through read alouds How you can transform your read alouds in skill building machines Why your ELLs need read alouds and how they benefit   Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/ Need some engaging lessons? Check out my Engaging Close Reads that you can print and go:  All About Slime Close Reading  The Life of Frida Kahlo Close Reading

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can teach key reading skills through read alouds.  If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: <ul> <li>The importance of teaching reading skills through read alouds</li> <li>How you can transform your read alouds in skill building machines</li> <li>Why your ELLs need read alouds and how they benefit</li> </ul> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-esl-a-podcast-for-k-12-esl-teachers/id1473706378" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Subscribe</a> to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our community on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/</a> Need some engaging lessons? Check out my Engaging Close Reads that you can print and go: <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ESL-Lesson-Plans-All-About-Slime-ESL-Reading-4211243" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> All About Slime Close Reading</a> <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ESL-Lesson-Plans-The-Life-of-Frida-Kahlo-4912569" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Life of Frida Kahlo Close Reading</a>

Teaching Reading Skills through Read Alouds

Welcome everyone! I am so excited to be back with you! Today I am going to share beginning of the classroom routines that will assist in your classroom running smoothly. In my program the ESL Teacher Master Plan, for new ESL teachers who have been teaching for 3 years or less, we talk about this in depth about how classroom routines can make your school year so much easier. Some teachers may think that the routines that you have at the beginning of your classroom are not important. I am here to tell you that they are having beginning of the classroom routines sets the tone for your day. By having routines you will have a calmness to your room because the students are not confused about what to do next. You can spend more time on teaching versus giving directions on what to do. Having routines also allows you as a teacher to do any administrative duties that you need to do. Beginning of the classroom routines creates independence with your students. I am going to share my top-five beginning of the class routine you can adapt these routines before your classroom so let’s go ahead and jump right into them Want to know more about planning for ELLs? Join me in my FREE live training: 3 Secrets to Planning for ELLs

Welcome everyone! I am so excited to be back with you! Today I am going to share beginning of the classroom routines that will assist in your classroom running smoothly. In my program the ESL Teacher Master Plan, for new ESL teachers who have been teaching for 3 years or less, we talk about this in depth about how classroom routines can make your school year so much easier. Some teachers may think that the routines that you have at the beginning of your classroom are not important. I am here to tell you that they are having beginning of the classroom routines sets the tone for your day. By having routines you will have a calmness to your room because the students are not confused about what to do next. You can spend more time on teaching versus giving directions on what to do. Having routines also allows you as a teacher to do any administrative duties that you need to do. Beginning of the classroom routines creates independence with your students. I am going to share my top-five beginning of the class routine you can adapt these routines before your classroom so let’s go ahead and jump right into them Want to know more about planning for ELLs? Join me in my FREE live training: <a href="https://myadventuresinesl.com/planning" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">3 Secrets to Planning for ELLs</a>

EP 13: Beginning of the Class Routines Every ESL Teacher Should Use

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can use visuals to support your ELLs.  If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn:  How you can use visuals to support your ELLs Websites that have stunning visuals that accompany your lessons Why you should thoughtfully use visuals with your ELLs   Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Free Stock Images Websites: Pexels Unsplash Pixabay Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can use visuals to support your ELLs.  If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: <ul> <li>How you can use visuals to support your ELLs</li> <li>Websites that have stunning visuals that accompany your lessons</li> <li>Why you should thoughtfully use visuals with your ELLs</li> </ul> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-esl-a-podcast-for-k-12-esl-teachers/id1473706378" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Subscribe</a> to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Free Stock Images Websites: <a href="https://www.pexels.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pexels</a> <a href="https://unsplash.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a> <a href="https://pixabay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pixabay</a> Join our community on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/</a>

Using Visuals with Scaffolds

I can remember staying until 6pm every school day trying to cram in as much work as I could. I was even waking up on Saturday and Sunday working hours on end with lesson planning. Finally, it all blew up in my face. I was at a breaking point and I knew what I was doing wasn’t sustainable. My husband had started to ask me …. “Why are you working till almost 6 everyday?” He was starting to see that I was exhausting myself. In the middle of my third year teaching, I started to see teachers quit because they were so overwhelmed with the workload. I started hearing murmurs that there was a high amount of teachers on anxiety medication because of the overwhelm. That is when I woke up! I loved teaching and I didn’t want to get burnt out and quit. I immediately implemented the following. I started to say “No”. No to extra professional developments that didn’t fit my goals, no to staying late, no to spending hours on my weekend planning. At first it was hard because we are in a service profession. However, when I started asking veteran teachers they gave me this advice. “It is okay to say no”. So if there is a professional development I attend, it aligns with my goals and it will be one that I KNOW I am going to have a blast. I started committing to leave school at the bell. This required some extra reflection. I was staying late preparing because I didn’t have an effective system in place on how I should prepare. Once I got a system in place I was able to save so much time and I was able to leave on time everyday. This allowed me to spend more time with myself, my family, and my friends. Guess What! When I was refreshed, I could teach with a clear mind. Before you get out of the car every day, have a moment of silence. Use this time to pray, mediatate, or whatever you do to get your thoughts together. I NEVER set foot in the school building before taking this moment of silence to gather my thoughts. This helps keep me focused and calm. You don’t have to feel like you have to check everything off your to-do list for the day. I started reducing my to-do list to 3-4 priority items I have to do for the day. If I don’t get to everything, I make peace with that I DID my absolute best for the day. Just include the items for your priority list for tomorrow. Above all else remember your mental, physical, and social health is the priority. For you to teach you best you need to feel your best. So don’t every compromise on your HEALTH.

I can remember staying until 6pm every school day trying to cram in as much work as I could. I was even waking up on Saturday and Sunday working hours on end with lesson planning. Finally, it all blew up in my face. I was at a breaking point and I knew what I was doing wasn’t sustainable. My husband had started to ask me …. “Why are you working till almost 6 everyday?” He was starting to see that I was exhausting myself. In the middle of my third year teaching, I started to see teachers quit because they were so overwhelmed with the workload. I started hearing murmurs that there was a high amount of teachers on anxiety medication because of the overwhelm. That is when I woke up! I loved teaching and I didn’t want to get burnt out and quit. I immediately implemented the following. I started to say “No”. No to extra professional developments that didn’t fit my goals, no to staying late, no to spending hours on my weekend planning. At first it was hard because we are in a service profession. However, when I started asking veteran teachers they gave me this advice. “It is okay to say no”. So if there is a professional development I attend, it aligns with my goals and it will be one that I KNOW I am going to have a blast. I started committing to leave school at the bell. This required some extra reflection. I was staying late preparing because I didn’t have an effective system in place on how I should prepare. Once I got a system in place I was able to save so much time and I was able to leave on time everyday. This allowed me to spend more time with myself, my family, and my friends. Guess What! When I was refreshed, I could teach with a clear mind. Before you get out of the car every day, have a moment of silence. Use this time to pray, mediatate, or whatever you do to get your thoughts together. I NEVER set foot in the school building before taking this moment of silence to gather my thoughts. This helps keep me focused and calm. You don’t have to feel like you have to check everything off your to-do list for the day. I started reducing my to-do list to 3-4 priority items I have to do for the day. If I don’t get to everything, I make peace with that I DID my absolute best for the day. Just include the items for your priority list for tomorrow. Above all else remember your mental, physical, and social health is the priority. For you to teach you best you need to feel your best. So don’t every compromise on your HEALTH.

EP 3: An ESL Teacher Guide to Self-Care

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how to support your ELLs with low-tech alternatives during the school closures caused by the Coronavirus.  If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! Free Daily Writing Lessons for ELLs

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how to support your ELLs with low-tech alternatives during the school closures caused by the Coronavirus.  If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! <a href="https://myadventuresinesl.com/daily-quick-write-lessons/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Free Daily Writing Lessons for ELLs</a>

Supporting Your ELLs During School Closures

In this episode of My Adventures in ESL, you will learn strategies that will help your ELLs grow in writing. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn:  How having universal scaffolds can support ELLs in growth in writing Why kid-friendly rubrics can be helpful to ELLs in setting high expectations and structure for writing How varied complexity of sentence frames can increase growth in students writing.   Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/ Links mentioned in Podcast   Writing and Speaking Rubric  Live Video with Visuals on Facebook 

In this episode of My Adventures in ESL, you will learn strategies that will help your ELLs grow in writing. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at <a href="mailto:millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com" rel="noopener">millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com</a> and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: <ul> <li>How having universal scaffolds can support ELLs in growth in writing</li> <li>Why kid-friendly rubrics can be helpful to ELLs in setting high expectations and structure for writing</li> <li>How varied complexity of sentence frames can increase growth in students writing.</li> </ul> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-esl-a-podcast-for-k-12-esl-teachers/id1473706378" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Subscribe</a> to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our community on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/</a> Links mentioned in Podcast <ul> <li><a href="https://myadventuresinesl.lpages.co/speaking-and-writing-rubric-sample" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Writing and Speaking Rubric</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/myadventuresinesl/videos/548046765975904/?modal=admin_todo_tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Live Video with Visuals on Facebook</a></li> </ul>

EP 19: Supporting your ELLs in Writing

My first year of teaching I had a lot of random items all over my room. Posters in my room were not hung, and the who area was in a disarray. I tried “decorating” my room, but I was told by veteran teacher in what’s the point of doing that when you have more important things to be doing. However that view took a drastic turn when my teacher mentor came in and explained to me why the thinking and statement of that teacher was incorrect. In this episode you will learn tips and strategies that will help you setup your ESL class for the new school year.

My first year of teaching I had a lot of random items all over my room. Posters in my room were not hung, and the who area was in a disarray. I tried “decorating” my room, but I was told by veteran teacher in what’s the point of doing that when you have more important things to be doing. However that view took a drastic turn when my teacher mentor came in and explained to me why the thinking and statement of that teacher was incorrect. In this episode you will learn tips and strategies that will help you setup your ESL class for the new school year.

EP 4: Setting Up your ESL class for the New School Year

I stumbled onto FlipGrid by chance. I was searching for speaking apps and this one popped up on my google search. While I was exploring the app, I noticed all of the features that can beneficial to English Language Learners. FlipGrid is a video discussion platform that is being used in classrooms around the world. I loved that is resembles students favorite social media platflorms such as SnapChat and Instagram. This had students more motivated to participate in the activities. Here is how you can use FlipGrid in your ESL classroom. I stumbled onto FlipGrid by chance. I was searching for speaking apps and this one popped up on my google search. While I was exploring the app, I noticed all of the features that can beneficial to English Language Learners. FlipGrid is a video discussion platform that is being used in classrooms around the world. I loved that is resembles students favorite social media platflorms such as SnapChat and Instagram. This had students more motivated to participate in the activities. Here is how you can use FlipGrid in your ESL classroom.  Flip your Discussion Questions  Before or after teaching a lesson post a discussion question on Flipgrid instead of the students writing the discussion down, I want to note that it would be very important for you to explicitly model your expectations to the students on how you want the question answered. Students then login and simply respond to the question. You can encourage students to use accountable talk frames during the discussions. To take the students speaking to the next level use a Speaking Rubric A speaking rubric in student friendly terms sets the expectation of how they should be speaking. If you want an amazing speaking rubric you can use with your ELLs go to myadventuresinesl.com/speakingrubric.      Encourage Teacher and Student Discourse    After some reflection, I learned that my students needed some work on register. A lot of them did not understand how to switch between a casual and formal register. By using FlipGrid this encouraged discourse between the students and I where they can flip between the two and practice. On FlipGrid you (as the teacher) can post a video of yourself, and the students can respond to your video with a video. Teachers can also respond to student recordings with a personalized recording that is just between the students.   Remix your favorite speaking activities with FlipGrid  If you have a favorite speaking activity such as Think-Pair-Share, remix it with FlipGrid. This allows students to practice how to speak confidently into the microphone. This is going to benefit them greatly when it is time for their speaking assessments. You can also do other fun speaking activities such as news anchor and pair discussions onf FlipGrid.  Just as with any computer app there is important to find balance. Just remember this FREE and interactive activity for your ELLs when you are planning your speaking activities. Want a speaking rubric you can use with your ELLs? Check out this  Speaking Rubric you can use with your ELLs.

I stumbled onto FlipGrid by chance. I was searching for speaking apps and this one popped up on my google search. While I was exploring the app, I noticed all of the features that can beneficial to English Language Learners. FlipGrid is a video discussion platform that is being used in classrooms around the world. I loved that is resembles students favorite social media platflorms such as SnapChat and Instagram. This had students more motivated to participate in the activities. Here is how you can use FlipGrid in your ESL classroom. I stumbled onto FlipGrid by chance. I was searching for speaking apps and this one popped up on my google search. While I was exploring the app, I noticed all of the features that can beneficial to English Language Learners. FlipGrid is a video discussion platform that is being used in classrooms around the world. I loved that is resembles students favorite social media platflorms such as SnapChat and Instagram. This had students more motivated to participate in the activities. Here is how you can use FlipGrid in your ESL classroom.  Flip your Discussion Questions <ul> <li>Before or after teaching a lesson post a discussion question on Flipgrid instead of the students writing the discussion down,</li> <li>I want to note that it would be very important for you to explicitly model your expectations to the students on how you want the question answered.</li> <li>Students then login and simply respond to the question.</li> <li>You can encourage students to use accountable talk frames during the discussions.</li> <li>To take the students speaking to the next level use a Speaking Rubric</li> <li>A speaking rubric in student friendly terms sets the expectation of how they should be speaking.</li> <li>If you want an amazing speaking rubric you can use with your ELLs go to <a href="http://myadventuresinesl.com/speakingrubric" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">myadventuresinesl.com/speakingrubric</a>.</li> </ul> Encourage Teacher and Student Discourse <ul> <li>After some reflection, I learned that my students needed some work on register.</li> <li>A lot of them did not understand how to switch between a casual and formal register.</li> <li>By using FlipGrid this encouraged discourse between the students and I where they can flip between the two and practice.</li> <li>On FlipGrid you (as the teacher) can post a video of yourself, and the students can respond to your video with a video.</li> <li>Teachers can also respond to student recordings with a personalized recording that is just between the students.</li> </ul>  Remix your favorite speaking activities with FlipGrid <ul> <li>If you have a favorite speaking activity such as Think-Pair-Share, remix it with FlipGrid.</li> <li>This allows students to practice how to speak confidently into the microphone. This is going to benefit them greatly when it is time for their speaking assessments.</li> <li>You can also do other fun speaking activities such as news anchor and pair discussions onf FlipGrid.</li> </ul> Just as with any computer app there is important to find balance. Just remember this FREE and interactive activity for your ELLs when you are planning your speaking activities. Want a speaking rubric you can use with your ELLs? Check out this <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ESL-Speaking-Rubrics-3896539" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Speaking Rubric</a> you can use with your ELLs.

EP 7: This Speaking App Transformed My Classroom

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn some effective strategies on how to save time planning for you ELLs when you have multiple grade levels.  If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn:  Planning multiple grade levels can be overwhelming, learn effective strategies to make your planning easier.  Strategies to streamline your planning if you are teaching multiple grade levels  Links to Free Resources During the Coronavirus Quarantine:   Zoom Video Conferencing  Simply Ieva Blog Post with Tools &amp; Resources  BrainPop   Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn some effective strategies on how to save time planning for you ELLs when you have multiple grade levels.  If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: <ul> <li>Planning multiple grade levels can be overwhelming, learn effective strategies to make your planning easier. </li> <li>Strategies to streamline your planning if you are teaching multiple grade levels</li> </ul> Links to Free Resources During the Coronavirus Quarantine: <ul> <li><a href="https://zoom.us/docs/ent/school-verification.html?zcid=1231&amp;_ga=2.228851412.995105639.1583699918-735451631.1546545079" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Zoom Video Conferencing</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.simplyieva.com/esl-and-remote-learning-free-tech-tools-to-the-rescue/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=meetedgar.com&amp;fbclid=IwAR1O5vGyM2jwCVwFR0O8sPwn9AedR33EmFfLoq1EH0qA3uAz8oBbWkLDyis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Simply Ieva Blog Post with Tools &amp; Resources</a></li> <li><a href="https://go.brainpop.com/accessrequest?utm_source=bp-com&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=coronavirus&amp;utm_content=coronavirus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> BrainPop</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-esl-a-podcast-for-k-12-esl-teachers/id1473706378" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Subscribe</a> to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our community on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/</a>

Planning for Multiple Grade Levels

How Novel Studies Can Make your Life Easier So many new ESL teachers ask what do I teach my ELLs. I always answer with the same curriculum you would teach any student. You simply add the scaffolds and differentiate for your student needs. Now if you are still stuck novel studies are a great way to make planning out your curriculum easier. How to novel studies are beneficial:  Building Background Knowledge Allows you to teach Key Reading Skills in Context Builds Speaking and Discussion Skills Vocabulary Building  If you want to learn more about novel studies and ELLs check out my live tutorial on Facebook.  How to implement novel studies with your ELLs

How Novel Studies Can Make your Life Easier So many new ESL teachers ask what do I teach my ELLs. I always answer with the same curriculum you would teach any student. You simply add the scaffolds and differentiate for your student needs. Now if you are still stuck novel studies are a great way to make planning out your curriculum easier. How to novel studies are beneficial: <ul> <li>Building Background Knowledge</li> <li>Allows you to teach Key Reading Skills in Context</li> <li>Builds Speaking and Discussion Skills</li> <li>Vocabulary Building</li> </ul> If you want to learn more about novel studies and ELLs check out my live tutorial on Facebook. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/myadventuresinesl/videos/438659540404609/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How to implement novel studies with your ELLs</a>

EP 17: Novel Studies and your ELLs

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how to support your ELLs virtually.  If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this week's episode we will dive deep into how you can support your ELLs if you are teaching virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  If you are needing FREE Lessons for your ELLs, go check out my free daily writing lessons for ELLs. Click here to get these lessons for your ELLs.   Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how to support your ELLs virtually.  If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this week's episode we will dive deep into how you can support your ELLs if you are teaching virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  If you are needing FREE Lessons for your ELLs, go check out my free daily writing lessons for ELLs. <a href="https://myadventuresinesl.com/daily-quick-write-lessons/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to get these lessons for your ELLs.  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-esl-a-podcast-for-k-12-esl-teachers/id1473706378" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Subscribe</a> to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our community on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/</a>

Virtual Learning Strategies for ELLs

Donors Chose

In the beginning I struggled with getting funded on Donor’s Chose. My students in my ELL classroom needed technology and new books. I would post a project for $1200, and let it sit there hoping it get funded. I didn’t realize at the time that I need to put in some elbow grease to get the project funded. Within a year I have had a total of 10 projects funded with Donor’s Chose! I have included some tips on how you can get your project funded on Donor’s Chose.   Follow My Adventures in ESL on Instagram and Facebook!

In the beginning I struggled with getting funded on Donor’s Chose. My students in my ELL classroom needed technology and new books. I would post a project for $1200, and let it sit there hoping it get funded. I didn’t realize at the time that I need to put in some elbow grease to get the project funded. Within a year I have had a total of 10 projects funded with Donor’s Chose! I have included some tips on how you can get your project funded on Donor’s Chose. Follow My Adventures in ESL on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/myadventuresinesl/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/myadventuresinesl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook!</a>

EP 6: How to get you classroom funded with Donors Chose

Everyone I have exciting news! The doors are officially open for the ESL Teacher Master Plan. The ESL Teacher Master Plan is teachers who have been teaching 3 years or less, and want to structure their classroom for success. In the ESL Teacher Master Plan you will learn how to create a rock solid classroom management plan, design a long range curriculum for the remainder of the school year, support your ELLs, and so much. So don’t waste another second. Go to www.myadventuresinesl.com/yes. Doors close for the program soon! Go to  www.myadventuresinesl.com/yes to signup. So today we are going to learn 3 ways to save time planning for your ELLs. I truly understand how preparing for your class can take so much time. That is why I want to share with you some strategies that you can use to save time in your planning and prep. It is easy to get lost in the details, so use these tips and strategies to guide you.    Implement Novel Studies in your Lessons Plan using standards, not levels 15 minutes at the end of the day 

Everyone I have exciting news! The doors are officially open for the ESL Teacher Master Plan. The ESL Teacher Master Plan is teachers who have been teaching 3 years or less, and want to structure their classroom for success. In the ESL Teacher Master Plan you will learn how to create a rock solid classroom management plan, design a long range curriculum for the remainder of the school year, support your ELLs, and so much. So don’t waste another second. Go to <a href="http://www.myadventuresinesl.com/yes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.myadventuresinesl.com/yes</a>. Doors close for the program soon! Go to  <a href="http://www.myadventuresinesl.com/yes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.myadventuresinesl.com/yes</a> to signup. So today we are going to learn 3 ways to save time planning for your ELLs. I truly understand how preparing for your class can take so much time. That is why I want to share with you some strategies that you can use to save time in your planning and prep. It is easy to get lost in the details, so use these tips and strategies to guide you. <ol> <li>Implement Novel Studies in your Lessons</li> <li>Plan using standards, not levels</li> <li>15 minutes at the end of the day</li> </ol>

EP 14: 3 Ways to Save Time Preparing for your ELLs

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can integrate grammar and punctuation into your lessons without feeling guilty. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn:  Some tips and strategies on how you can model correct grammar and punctuation for your ELLs.  How mini-lessons can help your ELLs with the needed grammar and punctuation skills.  Why exposing your English Language Learners to literature can improve their grammar and punctuation skills.    Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/ Links mentioned in Podcast   Free Middle School Mentor Sentences by The Hungry Teacher 

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can integrate grammar and punctuation into your lessons without feeling guilty. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: <ul> <li>Some tips and strategies on how you can model correct grammar and punctuation for your ELLs. </li> <li>How mini-lessons can help your ELLs with the needed grammar and punctuation skills. </li> <li>Why exposing your English Language Learners to literature can improve their grammar and punctuation skills. </li> </ul> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-esl-a-podcast-for-k-12-esl-teachers/id1473706378" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Subscribe</a> to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our community on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/</a> Links mentioned in Podcast <ul> <li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mentor-Sentences-for-Middle-School-Grammar-6th-7th-8th-CCSS-FREE-WEEK-3441300" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Free Middle School Mentor Sentences by The Hungry Teacher</a></li> </ul>

EP 23: Teaching Grammar & Punctuation to your ELLs Without Guilt

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can create engaging and rigorous lessons during testing season.  If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn:  Steps to planning lessons during testing season Ideas for lessons to keep your students interest   Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/ Need some engaging lessons? Check out my Engaging Close Reads that you can print and go:  All About Slime Close Reading  The Life of Frida Kahlo Close Reading

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can create engaging and rigorous lessons during testing season.  If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: <ul> <li>Steps to planning lessons during testing season</li> <li>Ideas for lessons to keep your students interest</li> </ul> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-esl-a-podcast-for-k-12-esl-teachers/id1473706378" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Subscribe</a> to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our community on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/</a> Need some engaging lessons? Check out my Engaging Close Reads that you can print and go: <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ESL-Lesson-Plans-All-About-Slime-ESL-Reading-4211243" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> All About Slime Close Reading</a> <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ESL-Lesson-Plans-The-Life-of-Frida-Kahlo-4912569" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Life of Frida Kahlo Close Reading</a>

Engaging Lesson Ideas During Testing Season

Description: In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn strategies that will maximize you planning period.  If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn:  The strategy behind setting up a planning system Tips to help you maximize your planning period  Links:  ESL Curriculum Guide  Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses.Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/

Description: In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn strategies that will maximize you planning period.  If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: <ul> <li>The strategy behind setting up a planning system</li> <li>Tips to help you maximize your planning period</li> </ul> Links: <a href="https://myadventuresinesl.com/2019/01/08/teaching-newcomers-tips-and-ideas-from-my-classroom-to-yours/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ESL Curriculum Guide</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-esl-a-podcast-for-k-12-esl-teachers/id1473706378" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Subscribe</a> to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses.Join our community on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/</a>

Maximize Your Planning Period

Social Studies was always one of my favorite subjects. I loved hearing and learning the history of others. However social studies can present a challenge to many of our English Language Learners. I think it is the perfect connection to English Language Arts, and to extend some of those same strategies in Social Studies.  Take time to build background knowledge  Social Studies requires a lot of background knowledge for English Language Learners. It is key that you take time to build background knowledge about the topics that they will be encountering. For example, if students are learning about the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, you would want to build background knowledge about what is the Civil Rights. ESL teachers can do this by doing book chats, gallery walks (with visuals), and read alouds of the events that were happening in that period. My personal favorite is doing a read a loud with a book packed with visuals. I don’t want you to think that just because it’ a picture book that it is easy. There are tons of complex picture books, and they are so beneficial to use with your ELLs. Videos also are a great way to build background knowledge for your students. Some of my favorite places to get student friendly videos are PBS and CSPAN.  Use graphic organizers and timelines whenever you can in Social Studies.  Social Studies is a lot of events that may be difficult to keep track of for students. Using graphic organizers is a visual way for students to organize the information. Timelines are also helpful for students in organizing information. Notetaking is also key in social studies. Use graphic organizers for students to take notes and record key events. This school year I am going to be using Cornell Notes for note-taking. On the Cornell Notes there will be visuals for the students.   Chunking (Breaking Down into smaller pieces) the text  Social Studies is a text heavy subject (especially in the upper grades) It might be tempting to level the text or provide the students with a summary. Remember your goal is to promote comprehension so the students can read and understand the text independently. One way to support the students in doing so is chunking the text. Chunking the text is taking portions of the text so it is not overwhelming for the students and breaking it down so it is more comprehensible. It is important that you take time to read and do this in advance. There will be times when you might have to do it on the spot. By chunking the text you can have the students summarize, identify the key points, annotate, etc. This is a great strategy to use with ALL students at ALL levels.  I would love to hear how you are supporting your ELLs in Social Studies. Also if you have tried any of these strategies and they have worked for you I would love to know more about it. ESL Adventurers I want you to know that you are a FANTASTIC ESL teacher! You got this!   See you next week!

Social Studies was always one of my favorite subjects. I loved hearing and learning the history of others. However social studies can present a challenge to many of our English Language Learners. I think it is the perfect connection to English Language Arts, and to extend some of those same strategies in Social Studies.  Take time to build background knowledge <ul> <li>Social Studies requires a lot of background knowledge for English Language Learners.</li> <li>It is key that you take time to build background knowledge about the topics that they will be encountering.</li> <li>For example, if students are learning about the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, you would want to build background knowledge about what is the Civil Rights.</li> <li>ESL teachers can do this by doing book chats, gallery walks (with visuals), and read alouds of the events that were happening in that period.</li> <li>My personal favorite is doing a read a loud with a book packed with visuals. I don’t want you to think that just because it’ a picture book that it is easy. There are tons of complex picture books, and they are so beneficial to use with your ELLs.</li> <li>Videos also are a great way to build background knowledge for your students. Some of my favorite places to get student friendly videos are PBS and CSPAN.</li> </ul> Use graphic organizers and timelines whenever you can in Social Studies. <ul> <li>Social Studies is a lot of events that may be difficult to keep track of for students.</li> <li>Using graphic organizers is a visual way for students to organize the information.</li> <li>Timelines are also helpful for students in organizing information.</li> <li>Notetaking is also key in social studies.</li> <li>Use graphic organizers for students to take notes and record key events.</li> <li>This school year I am going to be using Cornell Notes for note-taking. On the Cornell Notes there will be visuals for the students.</li> </ul>  Chunking (Breaking Down into smaller pieces) the text <ul> <li>Social Studies is a text heavy subject (especially in the upper grades)</li> <li>It might be tempting to level the text or provide the students with a summary.</li> <li>Remember your goal is to promote comprehension so the students can read and understand the text independently.</li> <li>One way to support the students in doing so is chunking the text.</li> <li>Chunking the text is taking portions of the text so it is not overwhelming for the students and breaking it down so it is more comprehensible.</li> <li>It is important that you take time to read and do this in advance. There will be times when you might have to do it on the spot.</li> <li>By chunking the text you can have the students summarize, identify the key points, annotate, etc.</li> <li>This is a great strategy to use with ALL students at ALL levels.</li> </ul> I would love to hear how you are supporting your ELLs in Social Studies. Also if you have tried any of these strategies and they have worked for you I would love to know more about it. ESL Adventurers I want you to know that you are a FANTASTIC ESL teacher! You got this! See you next week!

EP 9: Supporting ELLs in Social Studies

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn engaging lesson ideas that you can use with your ELLs this winter.  If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn:  Ideas to take your Back - to - School Part II goal setting into a writing and speaking activity How to use close reads for winter activities Ideas on how to incorporate novel studies into your winter lesson plans   Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/ Links mentioned in Podcast   Close Reading Lessons for ELLs  Close Reading Planning Sheet by The Classroom Key 

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn engaging lesson ideas that you can use with your ELLs this winter.  If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: <ul> <li>Ideas to take your Back - to - School Part II goal setting into a writing and speaking activity</li> <li>How to use close reads for winter activities</li> <li>Ideas on how to incorporate novel studies into your winter lesson plans</li> </ul> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-esl-a-podcast-for-k-12-esl-teachers/id1473706378" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Subscribe</a> to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our community on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/</a> Links mentioned in Podcast <ul> <li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/My-Adventures-In-Esl/Category/Close-Reads-353759" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Close Reading Lessons for ELLs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Close-Reading-Planning-Page-1593402" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Close Reading Planning Sheet by The Classroom Key</a></li> </ul>

EP 21: Plan Engaging Winter Lessons

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