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English Language Learners often have difficulty contributing to class discussions. Discover ways to help. [...] »
Use this strategy to help students discover historic actors—the people, objects, and motivations that create history. [...] »
Help English learners understand basic concepts with this interactive tool from Stanford University. [...] »
Build your students' language skills and historical understanding by using English Language Development (ELD) learning goals in your lesson plans. [...] »
Paraphrasing and summarizing exercises help ELL students improve at analyzing challenging text and understanding what they read. Suggested teaching strategies bring these exercises into the classroom. [...] »
Using primary source images to help English Language Learners build interest and understanding. [...] »
A shift in writing is required, often using new language tools, when making claims about historical events. [...] »
Use the three P’s (Preparation, Purpose, and Proficiency) to provide feedback on ELL student writing. [...] »
Graphic organizers are helpful for students with limited English proficiency. [...] »
