Here is a list of websites that are specifically targeted for ESL students and educators. Each website has a wide variety of tools to use such as worksheets, activities, games and quizzes. Feel free to explore the websites and try out some of the different tools they have available.
Websites for ESOL Educators:
1. Everything ESL
http://www.everythingesl.net/
2. Colorin Colorado
http://www.colorincolorado.org/educators/
3. Using English
http://www.usingenglish.com/
Websites for ELL Students:
1. Activities for ESL Students - has activities for ESL students as well as bilingual quizzes
http://a4esl.org/
2. 5 Minute English - designed to give quick, 5 minute descriptions of topics and also has activities
http://www.5minuteenglish.com/
3. ESLAmerica.US - has 9 different topics to choose from and to learn about
http://www.eslamerica.us/
Apps/Other Technology for ELL Students:
1. 1:1 iPad Menu for Guided Reading
http://www.teachthought.com/apps-2/1-1-ipad-menu-for-guided-reading-apps/
2. 13 Very DIfferent Tools to Help Students Find Their Voice
http://www.teachthought.com/technology/6-ways-technology-can-help-students-find-voice/
3. 7 Creative Apps that Allow Students to Show What They Know
http://www.teachthought.com/technology/7-creative-apps-that-allow-students-to-show-what-they-know/
Websites for Strategies and Support for ELLs:
1. AdLit - Classroom Strategies
http://www.adlit.org/strategy_library/
2. EdHelper - Graphic Organizers
http://edhelper.com/teachers/graphic_organizers.htm
3. ESL Gold - English Speaking and Conversation Practice and Activities
http://www.eslgold.com/speaking.html
4. Blabberize
http://blabberize.com/main/
Resources for ELD:
1. Curriculum and Professional Development
http://www.psd1.org/Page/241
2. Oxford Seminars - ESL Teaching Resources for English Language Development
http://www.oxfordseminars.com/esl-teaching-resources/
Lesson Ideas for ESOL/ELD Instruction:
1. ESL Flow
http://www.eslflow.com/
2. Everything ESL
http://www.everythingesl.net/lessons/
Resources to Support Literacy/Biliteracy of ELLs:
1. NYC Department of Education
http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/ELL/EducatorResources/Supporting+ELLs+Literacy+Development.htm
2. Reading Online
http://www.readingonline.org/articles/art_index.asp?HREF=ernst-slavit/index.html
Websites for ESOL Educators:
1. Everything ESL
http://www.everythingesl.net/
2. Colorin Colorado
http://www.colorincolorado.org/educators/
3. Using English
http://www.usingenglish.com/
Websites for ELL Students:
1. Activities for ESL Students - has activities for ESL students as well as bilingual quizzes
http://a4esl.org/
2. 5 Minute English - designed to give quick, 5 minute descriptions of topics and also has activities
http://www.5minuteenglish.com/
3. ESLAmerica.US - has 9 different topics to choose from and to learn about
http://www.eslamerica.us/
Apps/Other Technology for ELL Students:
1. 1:1 iPad Menu for Guided Reading
http://www.teachthought.com/apps-2/1-1-ipad-menu-for-guided-reading-apps/
2. 13 Very DIfferent Tools to Help Students Find Their Voice
http://www.teachthought.com/technology/6-ways-technology-can-help-students-find-voice/
3. 7 Creative Apps that Allow Students to Show What They Know
http://www.teachthought.com/technology/7-creative-apps-that-allow-students-to-show-what-they-know/
Websites for Strategies and Support for ELLs:
1. AdLit - Classroom Strategies
http://www.adlit.org/strategy_library/
2. EdHelper - Graphic Organizers
http://edhelper.com/teachers/graphic_organizers.htm
3. ESL Gold - English Speaking and Conversation Practice and Activities
http://www.eslgold.com/speaking.html
4. Blabberize
http://blabberize.com/main/
Resources for ELD:
1. Curriculum and Professional Development
http://www.psd1.org/Page/241
2. Oxford Seminars - ESL Teaching Resources for English Language Development
http://www.oxfordseminars.com/esl-teaching-resources/
Lesson Ideas for ESOL/ELD Instruction:
1. ESL Flow
http://www.eslflow.com/
2. Everything ESL
http://www.everythingesl.net/lessons/
Resources to Support Literacy/Biliteracy of ELLs:
1. NYC Department of Education
http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/ELL/EducatorResources/Supporting+ELLs+Literacy+Development.htm
2. Reading Online
http://www.readingonline.org/articles/art_index.asp?HREF=ernst-slavit/index.html