Social Studies Instruction for ELLs
One of the greatest challenges in helping English language learners (ELLs) master Social Studies content is the role of background knowledge. The resources below provide ideas and guidance for planning effective Social Studies lessons for ELLs as well as for choosing appropriate academic language and vocabulary.
Featured Articles
- Successful Field Trips with English Language Learners
- Preparing an Engaging Social Studies Lesson for ELLs: 12 Tips for Educators
- Primary Sources, the Library of Congress, and English Learners
- Using Timelines to Enhance Comprehension
- Teaching ELLs to Navigate Textbooks Effectively
Blog Posts
- Teaching Informational Text to ELLs
- An Innovative High School CCSS Lesson for ELLs: Letters from John Smith
- Primary Sources, the Library of Congress and English Learners
- New Multimedia Project: ELLs and their Teachers in Poughkeepsie, NY Common Core Classrooms
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Building ELLs' background knowledge about the 50 states in a Social Studies lesson
Instruction of key academic vocabulary with high school ELLs
Differentiating assignments in a Social Studies lesson
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Reading non-fiction text with high school ELLs
Chapter walk with me!
Research and Reports
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- To Help ELLs Study the Constitution, iCivics Unveils Spanish-Language Civil Rights GameEducation Week| November 26, 2017