The Hands-On English Language Learning program is a resource for classroom teachers, specialist teachers working with English-language learners, and other educational professionals who support these students. To assist your students in developing language skills, this resource includes: specific curricular connections for each lesson to identify links to subject-area themes in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, health, physical education, and the arts integrated class activities to promote learning in context for all students in the classroom suggested activities focus on curricular topics in all subject areas, while supporting English language learners relevant topics such as the classroom and school, clothing, food, hobbies and interests, plants and animals of Canada, the world, and the environment age-appropriate, high-interest learning activities that foster the development of essential English language vocabulary and skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and representing activities (in keeping with the philosophy of all Portage & Main Press Hands-On programs) that are student-centred and focus on real-life, hands-on experiences Please note: All blackline masters are included on a CD.

Hands-On English Language Learning program is a resource for classroom teachers, specialist teachers working with English-language learners, and other educational professionals who support these students. In developing the resource, the authors referred to current curricular documents and to research in English-language acquisition. Careful attention has been given to basic language skills, essential subject-specific vocabulary, and knowledge required by middle-years English-language learners. To assist your students in developing language skills, this resource includes: specific curricular connections for each lesson to identify links to subject-area themes in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, health, physical education, and the arts integrated class activities to promote learning in context for all students in the classroom career connections that offer students an opportunity to explore employability skills and career choices within the context of English-language learning suggested activities focus on curricular topics in all subject areas, while supporting English-language learners lesson topics that relate specifically to the interests and lives of middle-years students relevant topics, such as the classroom and school, clothing, food, hobbies and interests, plants and animals of Canada, the world, and the environment age-appropriate, high-interest learning activities that foster the development of essential English-language vocabulary and skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and representing activities (in keeping with the philosophy of all Portage & Main Press Hands-On programs) that are student-centred and focus on real-life, hands-on experiences access to digital reproducibles (Find download instructions in the Appendix of the book.)

Handbook that gives quick access to the basics of English. Makes grammr visual with symbols to represent parts of speech. Also includes information on usage, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, reading, writing, and studying. Second edition, expanded by 32 pages, includes new information on decoding, paragraph development, and conciseness. For students, teachers, parents, home educators, people learning English as a subsequent language, anyone (9 years or older) who wants to improve skill with English.

Smart, passionate, practical, and filled with experience-honed thinking, Supporting English Language Learners is an ideal resource for all education professionals who are looking for the best ways to help nonnative learners.

English 3D was designed to accelerate language development for English learners who have agility with social interactional English while lacking the advanced linguisitic knowledge and skills required by complex coursework in school. English 3D propels students to higher language proficiency through a consistent series of lessons derived from research-based principles and classroom-tested practices that maximize students' verbal and written engagement with conceptually rigorous content.--Teaching Guide Course A, Volume 1, Overview p. T10.

This bookprovides an overview designed to help educators collaborate more effectively in the areas of content area literacy for the sake of their K-6 ELL students. The book weaves the practical and theoretical aspects of collaboration and suggests ways for teachers to form long term partnerships. Each chapter extends collaboration in the areas of skill and content based learning so ELL students can achieve necessary proficiency to thrive in content areas classrooms and minimize gaps in instructional learning.

A veteran educator provides insights and strategies for educators unaccustomed to working with students whose native language is not English.

Hands-On English Language Learning program is a resource for classroom teachers, specialist teachers working with English-language learners, and other educational professionals who support these students. In developing the resource, the authors referred to current curricular documents and to research in English-language acquisition. Careful attention has been given to basic language skills, essential subject-specific vocabulary, and knowledge required by middle-years English-language learners. To assist your students in developing language skills, this resource includes: specific curricular connections for each lesson to identify links to subject-area themes in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, health, physical education, and the arts integrated class activities to promote learning in context for all students in the classroom career connections that offer students an opportunity to explore employability skills and career choices within the context of English-language learning suggested activities focus on curricular topics in all subject areas, while supporting English-language learners lesson topics that relate specifically to the interests and lives of middle-years students relevant topics, such as the classroom and school, clothing, food, hobbies and interests, plants and animals of Canada, the world, and the environment age-appropriate, high-interest learning activities that foster the development of essential English-language vocabulary and skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and representing activities (in keeping with the philosophy of all Portage & Main Press Hands-On programs) that are student-centred and focus on real-life, hands-on experiences access to digital reproducibles (Find download instructions in the Appendix of the book.)

Science for English Language Learners uses the inquiry-based 5E model of instruction (Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate) to offer valuable strategies for academic language development and gaining science content knowledge. With engaging stories and interactive activities examples suitable for all grade levels, teachers will learn how to assist their students to activate prior knowledge, build understanding, and question and explore crucial science themes, as well as explicitly develop their language abilities.