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EL RESOURCES English learners are students who speak a language other than English. Below are different skills and instructional strategies to use with them:

Reading and Writing Foundational Skills
 * There should be a connection to learning
 * Start with teaching them vocabulary
 * Learn basics about their native language
 * Make learning English fun with games
 * Provide a print rich environment including a word wall
 * Repetition in songs and poems are helpful when it comes to phonemic awareness
 * Make sure they understand the functions of print
 * Model language through conversations and reading
 * Provide a variety of books

Reading and Writing Instructional Strategies
 * Books used should be offered for the different reading abilities in your class
 * Comprehension should come first
 * Use clues for meaning, such as visual, semantic and syntax cues
 * Ask students to predict what will happen
 * Ask questions throughout

Reading and Writing Technology Tools
 * Technology can be added to support instruction
 * Infographs can be sued to visually represent information for EL students
 * Digital Word Walls can aid with vocabulary
 * "Digital Storytelling enhances the second language acquisition through the integration of reading, writing, speaking, and listening" (Stover Kelly & Stiefert, 2017)

Grouping Techniques
 * Small groups are great for reading and writing
 * After reading the group can summarize adn discuss what they read
 * Groups can write together by sharing ideas and editing
 * Jigsaw Method involves students working in a home group and then an expert group before teaching their peers what they learned

Listening and Speaking
 * EL may not be able to speak or understand English
 * They usually pick up short phrases
 * Eventually they are able to speak and comprehend English

Grammar and Vocabulary Strategies
 * Create a print rich environment
 * Create a word wall and weekly defintions
 * Teach context clues
 * Play language and vocabulary games

Comprehensible Input, Feedback, and Engagement
 * Tell stories, sing songs, listen and draw
 * Provide continuous and clear feedback
 * Get to know your students, show you care, and listen

Grammar and Vocabulary Technology Tools
 * Story Time for Me: free library with animated stories
 * Starfall: free resources for reading development
 * ESL Interactive Grammar Games: games for vocabulary

References Antunez, B. (n.d.). English Language Learners and the Five Essential Components of Reading Instruction. Retrieved from www.readingrockets.org/article/english-language-learners-and-five-essential-components-reading-instruction Master's in ESL. (2013). Instruction Technology Tools in the ESL Classroom. Retrieved from https://www.mastersinesl.org/blog/instructional-technology-tools-in-the-esl-classroom/ Peregoy, S.F., & Boyle, O.F. (2017). Reading, Writing, and Learning in ESL: A Resource Book for Teaching K-12 English Learners. Reading Rockets. (n.d.). Jigsaw. Retrieved from www.readingrockets.org/strategies/jigsaw SchifferDanoff, V. (n.d.). Teaching ELL: Reading adn Writing Strategies. Retrieved from https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/teaching-ell-reading-and-writing-strategies/ Sadlier. (2018). 8 Strategies for Teaching ELL Students Vocabulary Words. Retrieved from https://www.sadlier.com/school/ela-blog/8-strategies-for-teaching-ell-students-vocabulary-words-instructional-strategies-for-ell-students Stover Kelly, K. & Siefert, B. (2017). Tech Tools to Support English Learners' Literacy and Language Development. Retrieved from https://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-daily/2017/06/02/tech-tools-to-support-english-learners-literacy-and-language-development VIPKID. (2017). Comprehensible Input Strategies & Activities. Retrieved from blog.vipkid.com.cn/comprehensible-input-strategies/