G12.

1 Top 10 List for EL Success

Useful terms. Give ELLs the terms that must be included in the answer to each
question.
Sentence Starters. Give ELLs sentence starters to teach them how to frame
sentences and how to frame arguments.
Visual literacy. Give ELLs alternate ways to succeed by showing them multiple ways
to access the content, including through the use of diagrams.
Think-Pair-Share. Have ELLs practice with others.
Flow chart. Have ELLs communicate visually.
Comprehensible input. Increase student comprehension.
Language buddies. Pair ELLs with non-ELLs students who are also native speakers.
Separate mini-lesson. Separate ELLs for quick, supplementary mini-lessons.
Process grid. Have ELLs organize information visually.
Technology. Use videos and PowerPoints to engage ELLs.
Alternative summative assessments. Use different types of assessments to
accurately measure what ELLs know instead of using the same assessment.