Why Use ELL Book Packs
Designed for all teachers of ELLs, including mainstream classroom teachers with little or no
experience teaching ELLs, the ELL Book Packs are a comprehensive resource for scaffolding reading
instruction for ELLs at all proficiency levels.
Each pack supports ELLs' need for vocabulary, grammar, and writing instruction in order to build English language listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Teachers can follow the lesson plan step-by-step and day-by-day, or they can select individual vocabulary, grammar, writing, or assessment materials to support a variety of teaching scenarios.
ELL Book Pack Contents
Each pack contains a multiday lesson plan, additional teacher reference resources, and student resources.
Teacher Resources
- Multiday Lesson Plan with Teacher Preparation Overview
- Vocabulary Chart with Vocabulary Cards and Folder for students
- Grammatical Structure Notes
- Retelling Rubric
- Writing Rubric
Student Resources
- Grammar practice pages
- Language Function Worksheet
- Writing Graphic Organizer
- Vocabulary Quiz with Answer Sheet for teachers
- Comprehension Quiz with Answer Sheet for teachers
A multiday lesson plan provides students with multiple exposures to each text. Vocabulary
and grammar are recycled throughout the lesson; multiple exposures lead to stronger
language acquisition and progress.
Icons throughout the lesson plan identify opportunities for students to interact with each other in paired oral language discussions, to explain or justify their answers, to practice the lesson's grammar focus and to return to the text to find specific information.
| LEGEND |
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Paired Oral Production
Identifies paired oral language activities. |
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Grammar Connection
Identifies sections in the lesson plan where the grammar objective is practiced. |
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Explain
Identifies opportunities that require students to explain or justify their answers. |
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Text Touch
Identifies instruction that requires students to interact with the text. |
English Language Proficiency Level Alignments
| Alignment to |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Level 4 |
Level 5 |
| ELPA21 |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Level 4 |
Level 5 |
| WIDA |
Entering |
Emerging |
Developing |
Expanding |
Bridging * |
| TESOL |
Starting |
Emerging |
Developing |
Expanding |
Bridging |
| California |
Emerging |
Expanding |
Bridging |
| New York State |
Entering |
Emerging |
Transitioning |
Expanding |
Commanding |
| Texas |
Beginning |
Intermediate |
Advanced |
Advanced High |
| Arizona |
Pre-Emergent |
Emergent |
Basic |
Low Intermediate |
High Intermediate * |
| Connecticut |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Level 4 |
Level 5 |
* WIDA and Arizona have a 6th category called Reaching or Proficient. This category is not a language proficiency level,
but rather a culminating stage at which a language learner is able to access grade-level academic content without language support.
Learning A-Z ELL Edition Proficiency Level Descriptors
Level 1
- Ability to use and understand single words and/or chunks in oral discourse.
- Ability to use and understand simple, memorized written English with visual support.
- Ability to use most common vocabulary.
Level 2
- Ability to use and understand phrases and short sentences in oral discourse.
- Ability to use and understand simple written English with instructional support, but errors often impede meaning.
- Ability to use high-frequency vocabulary.
Level 3
- Ability to use and understand a series of related sentences in oral discourse.
- Ability to use and understand simple written English but errors at times impede meaning.
- Ability to use general and some specialized vocabulary.
Level 4
- Ability to use and understand a variety of complex sentences in oral discourse.
- Ability to use and understand written English at grade level with instructional support.
- Ability to use some specialized and technical vocabulary.
Level 5
- Ability to use and understand a variety of linguistically complex sentences in oral discourse.
- Ability to use and understand written language approximate to English peers.
- Ability to use specialized and technical vocabulary at grade level.
