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Language Forms and Functions in an ESL Classroom, a Pathway to Language Proficiency

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Language Forms and Functions in an ESL Classroom, a Pathway to Language Proficiency

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Digital Word Study for ELs

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Including Newcomers in Classroom Lessons and Activities

ESL Newcomer Activities

5 Classroom Activities for Newcomers

Teaching Sight Words with Beginning English Learners

Teaching Compare and Contrast

Teaching Compare and Contrast with Short Films

Instructional Resources for the ESL Classroom

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Setting Language Goals with English Language Learners

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Planning ESL Lessons

3 Weekly ESL Activities that Do Not Require Planning Time