Motivating Lessons Help ELLs

Much has been said about ELL education.  What works is what engages ELLs to practice, practice, and more practice.  This article identifies types of lessons that promote engagement, not boredom nor frustration.  The author, Tamara Sturak, names an online program (Learning Upgrade) that offers a reading and math curriculum that includes, songs, games, and bright colors.   Not mentioned in the article, but which we in Learning Exchange know is true, is the use of Mimio to engage students in the learning process, not only for ELLs but for all students.

Here's how engaging lessons motivate English learners.  Tamara Sturak. 6.10.14. eSchoolNews
http://www.eschoolnews.com/2014/06/10/english-learner-student-425/3/

Fundamental Best Practices - ELL Students

If you haven't already had an English Language Learner in your class, you certainly will soon.  The number of ELLs in schools is rapidly increasing across the county.  A few of our particpating schools in Title-IA have a large population of ELLs.  This article discusses the basic best practices in teaching ELL students.  As Learning Exchange discovered when we wrote and tested lesson templates, these practices are also excellent for all your other students.
Read and share a strategy that you'd like to offer to your colleagues.

Reach ELLs:  Nine Best Practices That Really Work.  Beth Morrow. 3.7.14. ASCD IN SERVICE
http://inservice.ascd.org/education-resources/reach-ell-learners-nine-best-practices-that-really-work/