Supporting ELL students requires intentional planning including visual supports, vocabulary pre-teaching, sentence frames, and modified assessments. Include graphic organizers, word walls, and bilingual resources when possible. Provide extended time, allow native language support, and use cooperative learning structures that encourage language practice. AI lesson planners can automatically include ELL accommodations in every plan.
Key Points
- Pre-teach key vocabulary with visual supports
- Use graphic organizers and visual aids
- Provide sentence frames and language scaffolds
- Allow extended time and modified assessments
- Incorporate cooperative learning structures
- Use cognates and bilingual resources when available
TeachMap AI automatically includes ELL support strategies when you indicate you have English Language Learners in your class. The AI generates vocabulary lists, suggests visual supports, and provides differentiated activities appropriate for various English proficiency levels.