How I Use “I, Too” by Langston Hughes in My ESL Classroom
Looking for a meaningful Langston Hughes poem for ESL students? See how I, Too becomes a powerful reading, speaking, and writing lesson with built-in scaffolding.
June 30, 2025
ESL Assessment
Explore ESL assessment resources for middle and high school English learners, including placement ideas, informal assessments, TELPAS writing and speaking practice, assessment accommodations, grading support, progress monitoring, and ways to measure language growth without overwhelming students. These posts help secondary ESL teachers assess English learners fairly while supporting academic confidence and classroom success.
Looking for ESL Classroom Setup Ideas?
Tour my real high school ESL classroom and see the visual supports, organization systems, student supply stations, group seating, and classroom tools I use with multilingual learners.
ESL Reading for Beginners: Free Scaffolded “The Necklace” Sample
Looking for ESL reading for beginners? This free scaffolded version of The Necklace helps A1 students build confidence with accessible, engaging text.
June 28, 2025
The Necklace ESL Adaptation for Multi-Level Classes (A1–B2)
Looking for a The Necklace ESL adaptation for mixed-level classes? See how I use leveled texts (A1–B2) and scaffolded support to make this classic accessible and engaging.
June 26, 2025
How I Scaffolded The Boy in the Striped Pajamas for ESL Students
Teaching The Boy in the Striped Pajamas for ESL students? In this post, I share how I scaffold the novel using chapter summaries, visuals, and strategies that support comprehension without overwhelming English learners.
June 20, 2025