The Best Resources For Teaching Social Studies To English Language Learners

Larry Ferlazzo · 2 days ago · 8 views

  I have tons of “Best” lists related to teaching Social Studies to ELLs and English-proficient students alike, but realized I never published one specific list for ELLs, as I’ve done for math and science. So, here goes: First, here are various “Best” list collections: Social Studies Teaching About Current Events Tools For Teaching About […]

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I have tons of “Best” lists related to teaching Social Studies to ELLs and English-proficient students alike, but realized I never published one specific list for ELLs, as I’ve done for math and science.

So, here goes:

First, here are various “Best” list collections:

Social Studies

Teaching About Current Events

Tools For Teaching About Economics and Jobs

Wars In History

 

Here are some of my other previous posts:

Guest Post: Teaching Social Studies To ELLs

Guest Post: How A Social Studies Teacher Can Recognize The “Living History” ELLs Bring With Them

Guest Post: Social Studies, ELLs & “Engagement”

Guest Post: Practical Tips for Working with ELL Students in the Social Studies Classroom

Guest Post: Making Social Studies Accessible to Elementary English Language Learners

A Look Back: “Here’s How My Students Taught Their Classmates A Social Studies Unit – Handouts Included”

What Happens In A Typical Day During My ELL U.S. History Class

 

Here are resources from elsewhere:

Social Studies for English Language Learners: Teaching Social Studies that Matters

Engaging Bi/Multilingual Students in Inquiry & Argument Writing is from Read Inquire Write.

3 Strategies to Support English Language Learners in Social Studies is by Tan Huynh.

Social Studies Instruction for ELLs is from Colorin Colorado.

ELLs and Social Studies

Preparing an Engaging Social Studies Lesson for ELLs: 12 Tips for Educators

Teaching Social Studies to English Language Learners