The ESL/ELL Teacher's Survival Guide -- Online Resources

CHAPTER ONE: ESL INSTRUCTION: THE BIG PICTURE

The Best Ways to Keep Up with Current ELL/ESL/EFL Research
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/05/01/the-best-ways-to-keep-up-with-current-ellesleflnews-research/
Instructional Strategies by English Proficiency Level
http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/26751/?
utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Hootsuite&utm_campaign=CCSocialMedia

CHAPTER TWO: ESL CLASSROOM BASICS: BUILDING A POSITIVE AND

EFFECTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
The Best Resources on the Importance of Building Positive Relationships with Students
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/03/08/the-best-resources-on-the-importance-of-buildingpositive-relationships-with-students/
The Best Resources on Parent-Engagement
http://engagingparentsinschool.edublogs.org/2011/11/03/my-best-posts-articles-interviews-onparent-engagement/
The Best Resources for Learning the Advantages to Being Bilingual
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/02/16/the-best-resources-for-learning-the-advantages-tobeing-bilingual/
The Best Reference Websites for ELLs
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/11/13/the-best-reference-websites-for-english-languagelearners-2008/
The Best Sites for Beginning I-Phone Users
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/10/03/the-best-sites-for-beginning-iphone-users-like-me/
The Best Ways for Students to Create Online Content
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/02/09/the-best-ways-for-students-and-anyone-else-tocreate-online-content-easily-quickly-painlessly/
A Collection of the Best Lists on Blogs and Blogging

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/10/22/a-collection-of-the-best-lists-on-blogs-blogging/
CHAPTER THREE: KEY ELEMENTS OF A CURRICULUM FOR BEGINNING ELLs
The Best Ways To Use Photos In Lessons
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/06/27/the-best-ways-to-use-photos-in-lessons/
The Best Online Virtual Corkboards Or Bulletin Boards
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/03/30/the-best-online-virtual-corkboards-or-bulletinboards/
The Best Digital Storytelling Resources
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/04/15/the-best-digital-storytelling-resources/
A Collection Of The Best Lists For Online Books Accessible To ELLs
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/11/21/a-collection-of-the-best-lists-for-online-booksaccessible-to-ells/
The Best Listening Sites For English Language Learners
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/05/28/the-best-listening-sites-for-english-languagelearners/
The Best Places Where Students Can Write Online
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/10/19/the-best-places-where-students-can-write-online/
The Best Sites To Practice Speaking English
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/03/17/the-best-sites-to-practice-speaking-english/
The Best Sites For Collaborative Storytelling
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/12/29/the-best-sites-for-collaborative-storytelling/
The Best Articles & Sites For Teachers And Students To Learn About Phonics
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/03/01/the-best-articles-sites-for-teachers-students-to-learnabout-phonics/
Online TPR
http://www.digischool.nl/oefenen/hennyjellema/engels/tpr/voorbladtpr.htm

The Best Music Websites For Learning English

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/01/30/the-best-music-websites-for-learning-english/

The Best Sites For Learning About Jazz Chants

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/07/28/the-best-sites-videos-for-learning-about-jazz-chants/
The Best Sites For Developing English Conversational Skills
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/04/05/the-best-sites-for-developing-englishconversational-skills/

A Collection Of The Best Lists For Online ELL Video Sites

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/11/21/a-collection-of-the-best-lists-for-online-ell-videosites/

CHAPTER FOUR: DAILY INSTRUCTION FOR BEGINNING ELLs

The Best Sites That Students Can Use Independently And Let Teachers Check On Progress
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/05/21/the-best-sites-that-students-can-use-independentlyand-let-teachers-check-on-progress/
The Best Web Applications That Let Multiple People Upload Their Photos To One Site
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/08/11/the-best-web-applications-that-lets-multiple-peopleupload-their-photos-to-one-site/
The Best Resources For Finding And Creating Virtual Field Trips
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/08/11/the-best-resources-for-finding-and-creating-virtualfield-trips/
The Best Sites Where ELLs Can Learn Vocabulary
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/07/15/the-best-sites-where-ells-can-learn-vocabulary/
The Best Sites For Gaining A Basic Understanding Of Adjectives
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/03/05/the-best-sites-for-gaining-a-basic-understanding-ofadjectives/
The Best Sites For Helping ELLs Learn About Completing Forms & Applications
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/08/04/the-best-sites-for-helping-ells-learn-aboutcompleting-forms-applications/
A Collection Of The Best Sites For Learning About The Seasons
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/08/27/a-collection-of-the-best-sites-for-learning-aboutthe-seasons/
The Best Sites For Learning How To Tell Time
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/07/23/the-best-sites-for-learning-how-to-tell-time/

The Best Sources Of Ideas For Simple Classroom Science Experiments

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/05/31/the-best-sources-of-ideas-for-simple-classroomscience-experiments/
Sites To Learn More About "Family"
http://larryferlazzo.com/englishthemes.html#fami
The Best Websites For Learning About Multiple Holidays
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/10/01/the-best-websites-for-learning-about-multipleholidays/
Sites To Learn More About "Home"
http://larryferlazzo.com/englishthemes.html#home
A Collection Of The Best Lists On Space
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/09/26/a-collection-of-the-best-lists-on-space/
The Best Websites For Learning & Teaching Geography
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/03/07/the-best-websites-for-learning-teaching-geography/
Sites To Learn More About "Community"
http://larryferlazzo.com/englishthemes.html#community
The Best Sites For Learning About Nutrition & Food Safety
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/01/19/the-best-sites-for-learning-about-nutrition-foodsafety/
The Best Sites For Learning Economics & Practical Money Skills
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/05/04/the-best-sites-for-learning-economics-practicalmoney-skills/
The Best Websites For Students Exploring Jobs & Careers
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/02/28/the-best-websites-for-students-exploring-jobscareers/
The Best Sites For Learning About Animals
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/03/07/the-best-sites-for-learning-about-animals/
The Best Sites To Learn Feelings Words
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/09/30/the-best-sites-to-learn-feelings-words/
The Best Lists For Sites Where ELLs Can Create Art

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/11/21/a-collection-of-the-best-lists-for-sites-where-ellscan-create-art/
The Best Health Sites For English Language Learners
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/01/03/the-best-health-sites-for-english-language-learners/
The Best Sites To Help ELLs Learn Idioms & Slang
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/07/03/the-best-sites-to-help-ells-learn-idioms-slang/
The Best Ways To Find Other Classes For Joint Online Projects
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/05/30/the-best-ways-to-find-other-classes-for-joint-onlineprojects/
The Best Resources For Using Puppets In Class
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/10/07/the-best-resources-for-using-puppets-in-class/
Unit Project On Reformers
http://unitedstateshistory.edublogs.org/2008/10/31/unit-project-on-reformers/
The Best Websites For Developing Academic English Skills
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/04/06/the-best-websites-for-developing-academic-englishskills-vocabulary/
The Best Resources For Learning How To Use The Dictogloss Strategy With English Language
Learners
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/04/21/the-best-resources-for-learning-how-to-use-thedictogloss-strategy-with-english-language-learners/
The Best Online Resources For Information Gap Activities
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/09/06/the-best-online-resources-for-information-gapactivities/

CHAPTER FIVE: KEY ELEMENTS OF A CURRICULUM FOR INTERMEDIATE

ELLS
Resources for Making Online Book Trailers
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/05/31/students-making-video-book-trailers/
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/06/12/making-book-trailers-with-fotobabble/
The Best Websites for Developing Academic English Skills and Vocabulary
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/04/06/the-best-websites-for-developing-academic-englishskills-vocabulary/

Vocabahead
http://www.vocabahead.com/
Pebble Creek Labs Instructional Strategies
http://pebblecreeklabs.com/instructional-strategies.html
Learnclick
http://www.learnclick.com/
The Best Sites to Practice Speaking English
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/03/17/the-best-sites-to-practice-speaking-english/
The Best Ways to Create Clozes and Online Tests
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/05/22/the-best-ways-to-create-online-tests/
The Best Ways to Use Photos in Lessons
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/06/27/the-best-ways-to-use-photos-in-lessons/
Links to Online Photo Galleries
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/category/photo-galleries/
The Best Online Video Sites for Learning English
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/06/03/the-best-online-video-sites-for-learning-english/
Connect With English
http://www.learner.org/resources/series71.html
Connect With English Video Series Worksheet
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/03/25/connect-with-english-video-series-worksheet/
The Best Sites for Developing English Conversational Skills
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/04/05/the-best-sites-for-developing-englishconversational-skills/

CHAPTER SIX: DAILY INSTRUCTION FOR INTERMEDIATE ELLS

The Best Search Engines for ESL/EFL Learners

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/11/13/the-best-search-engines-for-eslefl-learners%E2%80%94-2009/
Resources on Creating ESL/EFL Sister Classes
http://esleflsisterclasses.edublogs.org/
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/05/30/the-best-ways-to-find-other-classes-for-joint-onlineprojects/

The Best Places Where Students Can Write for an Authentic Audience
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/04/01/the-best-places-where-students-can-write-for-anauthentic-audience/
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/04/04/the-best-places-where-students-can-create-onlinelearningteaching-objects-for-an-authentic-audience/
The Best Resources for Helping Students Respond to Writing Prompts
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/12/20/helping-students-respond-to-writing-prompts/
Resources on Graphic Organizers
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/02/09/not-the-best-but-a-list-of-mindmapping-flow-charttools-graphic-organizers/
The Best Teacher Resources for Foldables
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/06/07/the-best-teacher-resources-for-foldables/
The Best Resources for Helping Teachers Use Blooms Taxonomy in the Classroom
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/05/25/the-best-resources-for-helping-teachers-useblooms-taxonomy-in-the-classroom/

CHAPTERS SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE & TEN: ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS IN

THE CONTENT AREAS
The Best Multilingual & Bilingual Sites For Math, Social Studies & Science
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/10/03/the-best-multilingual-bilingual-sites-for-mathsocial-studies-science/

The Best Resources For Learning How To Best Give Feedback To Students
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/11/10/the-best-resources-for-learning-how-to-best-givefeedback-to-students/
The Best Mapmaking Sites On The Web
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/12/03/the-best-map-making-sites-on-the-web/
The Best Tools For Making Online Timelines
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/08/06/the-best-tools-for-making-online-timelines/
Interactive Content Class Resources
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/about/my-best-of-series/
The Best Sites For Learning Strategies To Teach ELLs In Content Classes
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/09/07/the-best-sites-for-learning-strategies-to-teach-ellsin-content-classes/

CHAPTER ELEVEN: USING LEARNING GAMES IN THE ESL CLASSROOM

The Best Places To Get Royalty-Free Music & Sound Effects
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/12/08/the-best-places-to-get-royalty-free-music-soundeffects/
The Best And Easiest Ways To Use YouTube If, Like Us, Only Teachers Have Access To It
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/03/16/the-best-and-easiest-ways-to-use-youtube-if-like-usonly-teachers-have-access-to-it/
The Best Sites For News & History Videos That Don't Get Blocked By Content Filters -- At
Least, Not By Ours
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/01/10/the-best-sites-for-news-history-videos-that-dontget-blocked-by-content-filters-at-least-not-by-ours/.
English Central
http://www.englishcentral.com/
Only Connect
http://www.bbc.co.uk/onlyconnect/quiz/
Headline Clues
http://gel.msu.edu/headlineclues/game/
The Best Sites For Free ESL/EFL Hand-Outs & Worksheets
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/02/18/the-best-sites-for-free-eslefl-hand-outs-worksheets/

A Collection Of The Best Lists On Games

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/08/28/a-collection-of-the-best-lists-on-games/

CHAPTER TWELVE: HANDLING POTENTIAL CHALLENGES

The Best Ways To Access Educational YouTube Videos In School
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/12/20/the-best-ways-to-access-educational-youtubevideos-in-school/
The Best Videos Showing The Importance Of Being Bilingual -- Part One
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/07/18/the-best-videos-showing-the-importance-of-beingbilingual-part-one/
The Best Videos Illustrating Qualities Of A Successful Language Learner
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/07/22/the-best-videos-illustrating-qualities-of-asuccessful-language-learner/
The Best Ways ESL/EFL/ELL Teachers Can Develop Personal Learning Networks
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/11/07/the-best-ways-esleflell-teachers-can-developpersonal-learning-networks/
The Best Resources On ESL/EFL/ELL Error Correction
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/09/04/the-best-resources-on-esleflell-error-correction/
The Best Good, Inexpensive & Simple Classroom Technology Tools
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/07/23/what-are-good-inexpensive-simple-classroomtechnology-tools/
The Best Resources On Teaching Multilevel ESL/EFL Classes
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/09/05/the-best-resources-on-teaching-multilevel-esleflclasses/
My Best Posts On Helping Students Visualize Success
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/12/23/my-best-posts-on-helping-students-visualizesuccess/
My Best Posts For Tech Novices (Plus A Few From Others)
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/06/28/my-best-posts-for-tech-novices-plus-one-fromsomebody-else/
CHAPTER THIRTEEN: ASSESSING ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
The Best Sites to Practice Speaking English

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/03/17/the-best-sites-to-practice-speaking-english/
The Best Resources for Learning How to Best Give Feedback to Students
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/11/10/the-best-resources-for-learning-how-to-best-givefeedback-to-students/
The Best Rubric Sites
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/09/18/the-best-rubric-sites-and-a-beginning-discussionabout-their-use/
The Best Resources for Learning about Formative Assessment
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/08/22/the-best-resources-for-learning-about-formativeassessment/
Resources on Preparing Students for Standardized Testing
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/04/03/my-best-posts-on-how-to-prepare-for-standardizedtests-and-why-theyre-bad/

AFTERWORD
Pebblecreek Labs
http://pebblecreeklabs.com/
The Write Institute
http://www.sdcoe.net/lret2/els/?loc=write&m=3
The California Writing Project
http://www.californiawritingproject.org/
The National Writing Project
http://www.nwp.org/
The Best Resources For Learning About Common Core Standards & English Language Learners
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/08/03/the-best-resources-for-learning-about-commoncore-standards-english-language-learners/
The Best Resources For Learning About The Next Generation Of State Testing
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/06/10/the-best-resources-for-learning-about-the-nextgeneration-of-state-testing/ .