Tips and tricks for helping

our ELLs
Tell me what you saw!
Increased Wait tIme
● Supports confidence and building relationships.
● Give students opportunities to use resources to help them
express themselves.
● Use with any level ELL/Grade
○ Most helpful with Level 1 and 2
Predictable Routines and Signals
● Depending on routines, the routine can support all areas
of literacy.
○ Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking
● Recommended for all levels and grades
● Decreases anxiety, providing a better environment for all
students and preparing students for the day.
Morning Message and Daily “Grade sheet”
Communication Games
● Supports oral language,listening, and comprehension
skills
● Great for all grades / English levels

I spy…

Taboo

Simon Says