99 Ideas and Activities for Teaching English Learners with the SIOP Model [Paperback] 

This long-awaited new book by acclaimed authors MaryEllen Vogt and Jana Echevarria offers research-based, SIOP®-tested techniques for lessons that include the eight SIOP® components. The 99 ideas and activities in this book include a few familiar techniques that have been shown to be especially effective for ELLs, as well as many new ideas for SIOP® teachers. All promote student-to-student and teacher-to-student interaction and involvement proven to be so necessary for English language acquisition and content development. This book is surely to become an indispensable resource for teachers of English learners.

What makes 99 Ideas and Activities for Teaching English Learners with the SIOP® Model  a must-have?

• Offers step-by-step directions and examples of content and language objectives for all ideas and activities. 
• Provides use-tomorrow ideas and activities for implementing the eight components of the SIOP® Model.
• Includes 12 sample lesson plans that illustrate how a particular activity can be effective for ALL students, and all of these sample lessons are adapted for both elementary and secondary students.
• Features classroom-ready content and language objectives for all relevant activities.

 March, 2007

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

ESL Levels	Modes
Research Base	Teacher's Rating

Two 8 in. inflatable, multicolored cubes feature open-ended phrases and questions to reinforce comprehension of any type of nonfiction materials—biographies, newspaper/magazine articles, and more. Roll or throw and where right index finger lands is the question to be answered!  

Includes resource guide. (Set of 2 cubes)

1st grade - Adult

Now There are Even More Ways to Teach ESL! Written by a team of top ESL specialists, here is everything you need to teach beginning learners of English as a second language. Games, oral, and visual exercises are used to make learning enjoyable and socially engaging. Complete templates for all games are included. A range of individual activities using visual, written and kinesthetic skills round out this resource. Care has been taken to ensure the pictures are simple but realistic so they are both easy to interpret as well as suitable for all ages. 80 pages.

6-12 years

1st to 8th grade

Material Code: 0650

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

ESL Levels	Modes
Research Base	Teacher's Rating

Ideal for classrooms with three or four students in need of ESL materials! An easy-to-implement, effective way for teachers to address the varying needs of second language learners in their classrooms. ESL addresses the specific problems experienced by speakers of different first languages—but lessons are designed for use by native speakers as well. Reproducible, extensive tips and techniques for making students feel at ease and eager to learn; Emphasis on vocabulary development; Convenient teacher direction includes how to introduce the lesson, extensions, and instructions for using the same activity at a variety of levels.

Reproducible, 128 pages. 

Presenting an easy-to-implement, effective way to address the varying needs of second language learners in your classroom! Age-appropriate, engaging activities address the specific problems experienced by speakers of different first languages - but lessons are designed for use by native speakers as well, making the program completely flexible and universal! Convenient teacher directions include how to introduce the lesson, multicultural connections, word explorations, extensions, and instructions for using the same activity at a variety of levels. 

Teachers know that they must differentiate their instruction if they want to reach all their students. How can a teacher teach difficult content to all kinds of learners at the same time?How can English Language Learners access content in US History?

The authors of the  Include Me!© Series are painfully aware of the problem, being classroom teachers and resource teachers for many years. The series is picture based for better understanding of the concepts taught through the regular textbook. The activities are designed to both convey the core subject to all levels of learners and develop language at the same time. The Include Me!© Series’s  U.S History  contains eight units reinforced with the main vocabulary “glossary” in pictures, (in black and white for easy reproduction for the many suggested activities) puzzles in three levels, recall readings in three levels(picture readings, fill in the blank readings with or without word banks) and three levels of language development, flashcards and bingo games. The units covered are:

• First Americans
• European Exploration
• New England Colonial Life
• American Revolution
• Creating a New Nation
• Westward Movement
• Africans and Forced Migration
• Nation Divided

This book is also good for adult citizenship classes and Adult Basic Education classes with students with low literacy skills and/or limited English skills.