A lot of ESL/ELL teachers work with students in mixed proficiency level classes. It is a challenging task, and we always wonder if we are doing the right thing, if we are using the right strategy or the right scaffold.
In this episode, I share a bit about how I structure my mixed-level class, and the activities and resources you can use in yours as well.
Here is what you will hear:
- We will talk about the challenges of teaching mixed proficiency level classes
- We will touch upon one of the main advantages of teaching this type of class
- How to assess your students needs
- How to plan for teaching mixed-proficiency level classes
- How to group your students
- I will share some resource ideas with you
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To celebrate the launch of the ESL Teaching Podcast, we are hosting a giveaway!
We are giving away three $25 TpT gift cards and a grand prize of one one year membership to The ESL Teaching Roadmap membership community.
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- Follow, rate and write a review of your favorite episode on Apple Podcasts.
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- The giveaway ends on January 25th, 2022.
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Related resources that will help support your ELs and save you planning time!
- The ESL Teaching Roadmap – membership community for middle and high school ESL/ELL teachers
- Resources from TpT:
- Websites for reading and speaking:
- NewsELA (for background building)
- News in Levels (for reading with beginner ESL/ELL students)
- Pixabay (for photos)
- National Geographic Photo of the Day