ELA Resources

FramedParagraphs.pdf

Click HERE to be taken to the website shown above, where you can copy & paste ANY text into the website and it can be adjusted to a lower reading level.

graphic organizers for writing.pdf

Watch the video above to learn how to use Microsoft Word to determine the reading level of any text.

tips_for_writing_objectives.pdf

12 Ways to Support English Learners in the Mainstream ClassroomAdvice from three ESL teachers on the things regular classroom teachers can do to help English language learners thrive in mainstream classrooms.

Annotation Checklist

Click on the template above for a quick strategy for students to use to annotate ANY reading assignment to encourage close reading and increase comprehension.

Strategy

View the template above for a quick strategy to encourage close reading and increase comprehension for ANY reading assignment.

Reading Template 1.docx

Click on the document above to be taken to a template where you can insert your own reading material for students to analyze. This document is can be edited and you may input any text and/or questions for your students.

Click on any of the files above to be taken to a library of graphic organizers. Each graphic organizer can be downloaded and can be edited to meet the unique needs of your students.

Writing Rubrics

Annotating

Peer/Self-Assessment

9-Week Paragraph

Mentor Sentences