Mastering ELL Instruction: The ‘What’ in Our 4-Step Framework

In this episode of Equipping ELLs, Beth Vaucher breaks down one of the biggest challenges ELL teachers face: what to teach English language learners. If you’re looking for clear strategies to create effective lesson plans for your ELL students, you won’t want to miss this episode!

Beth covers four essential types of lessons for ELL students:

1. Foundational English: Perfect for beginners, these lessons help students build basic English skills like vocabulary and grammar, setting a strong foundation.
2. Content-Focused Lessons with Scaffolds: For intermediate learners, this approach allows you to teach grade-level content (like math or science) while providing language supports like visuals and sentence frames.
3. Domain-Specific Instruction: Advanced students benefit from lessons focused on academic vocabulary needed for subjects like social studies or math.
4. Skill-Specific Lessons: These lessons target specific language skills, such as reading or writing, to help students improve where they need it most.

In the episode, Beth also shares practical tips on assessing your students and adjusting your teaching strategies as they progress. Whether you’re teaching beginner or advanced ELLs, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

Tune in to the Equipping ELLs podcast and learn how to create lesson plans that truly support your ELL students’ success. Subscribe now for more teaching strategies, tips, resources, and encouragement for your teaching journey!