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Geometric Subitizing: A Different Kind of Number Talk
The discussion cards posted on this site can be used to discuss counting and grouping strategies with students. This could be a great way to engage students using vocabulary around numbers and shapes.
Additional Comprehension Resources
ESL Literacy Readers offers 40 theme-based stories, a learner page, and a teacher's guide with ideas for reading activities and extensions. ESL Yes! offers 1600 stories intended for Beginning and Intermediate level ESL students, supplemented with audios and various kinds of exercises.
Teaching Academic Writing to Adult English Learners
This PowerPoint shares the importance of teaching academic writing in the 21st century; report on a 2014-2015 survey of adult ESL writing instruction; briefly describe ten approaches that are better aligned with academic writing skill development; and conclude with references for exploration by ABE/ESL writing teachers.
ELL Toolbox: Words Their Way – Spelling
The recommended spelling resource on this site is appropriate for both ELLs and native English-speaking students. Based on a spelling inventory, students work with level-appropriate word sorts to improve their knowledge of letter-sound-syllable patterns. The series of texts provide sequential word sorts for five spelling stages.
Diana’s ELL Writing Practice
This website is used as a companion to classroom writing instruction for Low Intermediate ELLs. Each of the 3 sections (Parts of Speech, Verb Tenses, and Sentences) has multiple lessons; all include a voiced-over video (based on class handouts) and quiz (multiple choice or fill-in-the-blank) with immediate feedback.
Diana’s ELL Writing Practice – Grammar
This website is used as a companion to classroom writing instruction for Low Intermediate ELLs. Each of the 3 sections (Parts of Speech, Verb Tenses, and Sentences) has multiple lessons; all include a voiced-over video (based on class handouts) and quiz (multiple choice or fill-in-the-blank) with immediate feedback.
Teaching CCRS Reading Foundational Skills
This FREE (with a login), self-paced, flexible, and interactive course is facilitated by Marn Frank, ATLAS Literacy & STAR Coordinator. It was created for Beginning and Intermediate ABE/ESL teachers, support staff, and volunteers who want to improve their understanding, testing, and teaching of beginning alphabetics and fluency.
CCRS and the Reading Foundational Skills
These resources describe Minnesota's combination of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) + CCRS Reading Foundational Skills 1-4, at Levels K-5. The result is a complete and clear sequence for teaching alphabetics and fluency to adult readers at Beginning and Intermediate levels.
The Problem with Math is English
Molina explores the relationship between mathematical instruction and language. "The Problem with Math Is English explains how language-focused conceptual instruction leads students to a deeper understanding than traditional procedural-based teaching methods."
Math Visuals
Imagine that a math teacher made simple, attractive visuals to spark student discussion around counting and basic operations. Berkeley Everett did - and here it is!
Fruit Splat: Numbers to Words
Can your student match the word and the digit (for example - "five" and "5")? This fun online activity will let them practice.
Geometric Subitizing: Counting Discussion Cards
The discussion cards posted on this site can be used to discuss counting and grouping strategies with students. This could be a great way to engage students using vocabulary around numbers and shapes.
ELL Math
This teacher, who teaches a math class for students who speak very limited English and a variety of primary languages, writes about strategies he is using "so students with a strong mathematical background in their own country can advance while the students with a weak background can get feedback and work on the problems they need."
Conservation: The More Things Change The More They Stay the Same
This blog post describes a lesson with kindergarteners where they observe very short videos (linked from the posting) and discuss what they notice and wonder. These videos could be great for discussion for learners at many levels of math and language.
Content Area Vocabulary
The authors suggest a set of questions to guide teachers decisions about what vocabulary to teach. They also suggest some effective strategies for vocabulary acquisition and integrating language and math.
- CCRS
- Comprehension
- Curriculum Design
- ESL
- Fluency
- Formative Assessment
- Text-Dependent Questions
- Vocabulary
ReadWorks.org
ReadWorks provides a large, high-quality library of curated nonfiction and literary articles, along with reading comprehension and vocabulary lessons, formative assessments, and teacher guidance. Through this website teachers can access curriculum, lesson plans, and free training.
New Resources
Scoreboost Writing Across the Tests: Sentence Structure, Usage, and Mechanics – Evaluation
The resource evaluated here for ELA CCRS alignment is Scoreboost Writing Across the Tests: Sentence Structure, Usage, and Mechanics.
Adding Money
This CCRS Level C Math Lesson Plan focuses on helping students add decimals using concrete models.
Smart Consuming
This CCRS Levels C & D Math Lesson Plan focuses on helping students learn tips and tricks for better managing money.
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MN ABE YouTube Channel
The MN ABE YouTube Channel is a free online PD resource that you can use to explore teaching techniques and classroom ideas in action! Find out more in this MN ABE Connect newsletter article.
Upcoming ABE Events
September 19, 2019
6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Minnesota Literacy Council – main office
700 Raymond Ave., Ste. 180
Saint Paul, MN 55114 United States
700 Raymond Ave., Ste. 180
Saint Paul, MN 55114 United States
Teaching Multi-Level Adult ESL Classes
Minnesota Literacy Council – main office
700 Raymond Ave., Ste. 180
Saint Paul, MN 55114 United States
700 Raymond Ave., Ste. 180
Saint Paul, MN 55114 United States
Registration Deadline: THU. 9/19/19 Multi-level groups in the ESL classroom offer their own rewards and challenges! In this workshop we will look at low prep differentiated instructional strategies that support the whole class, ones for students who are struggling, and ways to challenge higher level students. Learn More
Minnesota Literacy Council – main office
700 Raymond Ave., Ste. 180
Saint Paul, MN 55114 United States
700 Raymond Ave., Ste. 180
Saint Paul, MN 55114 United States
September 20, 2019
8:00 am–3:30 pm
Hamline University – Anderson Center
774 Snelling Ave. N.
Saint Paul, MN 55104 United States
774 Snelling Ave. N.
Saint Paul, MN 55104 United States
2019 Math Institute
Hamline University – Anderson Center
774 Snelling Ave. N.
Saint Paul, MN 55104 United States
774 Snelling Ave. N.
Saint Paul, MN 55104 United States
Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/13/19 (NOTE: Registrations after 9/13/19 will incur a $15 late fee) If you missed the registration deadline and would like to attend, please contact Gail Rutan, ATLAS Events Manager, to inquire if there is availability at grutan01@hamline.edu This is a Math Institute you… Learn More
Hamline University – Anderson Center
774 Snelling Ave. N.
Saint Paul, MN 55104 United States
774 Snelling Ave. N.
Saint Paul, MN 55104 United States
September 23, 2019
9:00 am–3:30 pm
Minnesota Department of Education
1500 Commerce St
Roseville, MN 55113 United States
1500 Commerce St
Roseville, MN 55113 United States
Adult Diploma Workgroup Meeting
Minnesota Department of Education
1500 Commerce St
Roseville, MN 55113 United States
1500 Commerce St
Roseville, MN 55113 United States
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/17/19 The quarterly Adult Diploma Workgroup meeting is for currently operating standard adult high school diploma program staff. Every approved program that has a standard adult diploma program is required to have representation at all workgroup meetings. If you have questions about the meeting, please… Learn More
Minnesota Department of Education
1500 Commerce St
Roseville, MN 55113 United States
1500 Commerce St
Roseville, MN 55113 United States