Active listening, effective note-taking, and information synthesis from complex academic texts. Develops time management and exam preparation strategies for success in higher education.
A 5-day academic reading and language acquisition unit focused on the complex survival strategies of Sonoran Desert species, with embedded compound sentence and transition word scaffolding for intermediate English Language Learners.
A sequence designed for 7th-grade ESL students to master the art of inferring unknown academic vocabulary through context clues, morphology, syntax, and tone analysis. This unit transforms vocabulary gaps from roadblocks into solvable puzzles using a "Word Detective" theme.
A 10th-grade ESL sequence focused on advanced listening skills. Students learn to detect bias, analyze tone, identify rhetorical devices, and infer speaker relationships through various audio sources like news, speeches, and podcasts.
A 5-lesson sequence for graduate students to master idiomatic language, phrasal verbs, and cultural nuances in professional and academic networking environments. Students move from decoding literal meaning to applying figurative language in a high-stakes networking simulation.
This sequence for graduate ESL students explores the nuances of English beyond literal meaning. Students will master the ability to detect sarcasm, bias, contrastive stress, and professional register, equipping them for complex academic and professional communication.
A 5-lesson sequence for 5th Grade ESL students focused on the mechanics of finding information. Students move from basic keyword generation to using Boolean operators, navigating text features, utilizing academic databases, and refining failed searches to become efficient digital researchers.
This lesson focuses on developing reading comprehension skills for 10th-grade English learners through a comprehensive text and test on the Dust Bowl, exploring the intersection of human activity and environmental disaster.
A high-energy, 30-minute game-based lesson designed for Long-Term English Learners to sharpen listening, speaking, and writing skills for the ELPAC test. Students practice active listening and clear communication through a competitive 'whisper relay' format.
A high school ESL lesson bundle preparing English learners to conquer context clue and morphology questions on proficiency assessments using the IDEAS strategy and word-part analysis.
A 30-minute lesson for 7th graders focused on boosting reading fluency and comprehension through active strategies like chunking, predicting, and visualizing.
An intermediate ESL reading comprehension lesson exploring urban wildlife adaptations. Students analyze informational text, acquire Tier 2 academic vocabulary, and practice textual evidence citation with scaffolded language supports.
A 4th-grade lesson that transforms students into 'Inference Investigators,' teaching them to use textual and visual clues along with prior knowledge to draw conclusions and 'read between the lines.'
