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A three-part ESL orientation sequence designed to build confidence, low-stress speaking routines, and peer connections through personal introductions and interactive classroom games.

A targeted English Language Learner lesson exploring sensory language (sight, sound, and touch) in Chapter 3 of *James and the Giant Peach*. Designed specifically for Entering and Emerging multilingual learners using Total Physical Response, visual scaffolds, and structured sentence frames.

A print-ready 2-page student worksheet designed for Entering and Emerging ELLs to identify, sort, and write sensory words (sight, sound, and touch) from Chapter 3 of *James and the Giant Peach*. Includes visual icons, a scaffolded word bank, a 3-column sensory sort, and tiered sentence frames.

A comprehensive 5-lesson project-based sequence for 5th Grade ESL students to master the research cycle, from questioning to final publication. Students develop academic English skills through searching, evaluating, and synthesizing information on a chosen topic.

A welcoming onboarding toolkit designed for newcomer multilingual families, bridging home and school through clear visual routines, practical communication aids, and accessible home learning activities.

A high-contrast, visual slide deck introducing sensory words (sight, sound, touch) in Chapter 3 of *James and the Giant Peach*. Designed for Entering and Emerging ELLs with Total Physical Response (TPR) cues, large text, and scaffolded sentence frames.

A 5-lesson sequence for 5th-grade ESL students focused on the ethics and mechanics of academic research. Students learn to distinguish between intellectual property and common knowledge, master the art of quoting and paraphrasing, and create simplified citations and bibliographies to maintain academic integrity.

An introductory English Language Learner lesson focused on essential everyday greetings and conversational etiquette. Students learn 10 fundamental greeting words and phrases through visual picture cards, simple definitions, and structured conversational practice.

A comprehensive instructional guide for teaching sensory language in Chapter 3 of *James and the Giant Peach* to Entering and Emerging English Language Learners. Features WIDA-aligned language objectives, Total Physical Response (TPR) anchors, realia setup, and step-by-step facilitation prompts.

A 5-lesson sequence for 5th Grade ESL students focused on developing academic English skills through paraphrasing and synthesizing information. Students progress from identifying main ideas to drafting complete summary reports using multiple sources and formal attribution.

An introductory English Language Learner lesson focused on essential everyday greetings and conversational etiquette. Students learn 10 fundamental greeting words and phrases through visual picture cards, simple definitions, and structured conversational practice.

A comprehensive, printable bilingual quick-reference guide featuring the 50 most essential classroom phrases in English and Spanish. Organized into six distinct communication categories covering question-asking, directions, permissions, group collaboration, and discussion.