ESL Amplified

Quality ESL is not good teaching simplified; it's good teaching amplified! Instead of avoiding a difficult concept, we AMPLIFY exposure to and understanding of that concept. We present the concept in many different contexts and connect our teaching back to it time and time again. Our mission is to provide ESL educators with access to thought-provoking, complex curricula and the strategies, tools, and lessons necessary to AMPLIFY their teaching.

September 7, 2014

Getting Students Beyond "I DON'T KNOW…"

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Start the year off right with high expectations for your English Language Learners! Some students learn to avoid answering difficult questio...
June 14, 2013

Reading is Thinking: Explaining Reading Comprehension to Families of ELLs

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A school's expectations of its students varies depending on where it is located in the world.  In many countries, a good student memor...
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May 7, 2013

ELL Family Resources

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Your voices were heard!  Thanks to all of you who have commented and let us know what you want to see more of on ESL Amplified.  The overwhe...
April 8, 2013

Student Record Sheets

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In many schools, the ESL teacher is the go-to person for information about an ELL's background, history, and home life.  With the ELL po...
March 31, 2013

Your Voice Heard on ESL Amplified

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Welcome back from spring break, teachers!  We care deeply about having multiple voices heard on this blog.  We'd love to hear from you a...
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March 17, 2013

Thematic Instruction for ELLs

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Contrary to common belief is the fact that ELLs actually learn speaking, listening, reading and writing in an interdependent way and NOT in ...
March 10, 2013

Anchor Charts for ELLs

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English Language Learners are very resourceful students.  You may notice your ELLs checking the name plate that's hanging outside your d...
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As ESL teachers, we're dedicated to helping educators enhance their teaching for English Language Learners (ELLs). To learn more about us, click on the "about us" label on the right. Thanks for visiting!
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