USA: ELs and Gifted Programs

We all know that ELs are disproportionally underrepresented in G/T programs.  Read more in Too Few ELL Students Land in Gifted Classes at http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2017/06/21/too-few-ell-students-land-in-gifted.html

Young Learners: Cute Spelling Activity

Young learners love tactile activities.  Find one example here in “Seek and Spell Activity for Kids” at  https://fs24.formsite.com/edweek/form376/index.html?1487883343213

 

How Well do You Know the Countries South of the US Border?

Some interesting maps putting sizes into perspective.  Find them in 19 Maps That Will Change The Way You Look At Latin America at  https://www.buzzfeed.com/sandramendez1/maps-that-will-change-the-way-you-look-at-latin-america?utm_term=.pn27NpJAb&ref=mobile_share#.dikw2DW5O

Learning About Cultures By Their Books

An interesting list of 22 Ambassadors Recommend the One Book to Read Before Visiting Their Countries at http://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/22-ambassadors-recommend-the-one-book-to-read-before-visiting-their-country?mbid=social_facebook&utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Exchange%20Programs%20-%20U.S.%20Department%20of%20State

Immigrants in USA and “THE” Question

As an immigrant, I am asked this question daily.  I usually answer with my place of residence but then there is the follow-up question: Where are you ‘really’ from? Try another question.  This is also the title of an interesting reading found at http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/20/opinions/where-are-you-really-from-vega-opinion/index.html

 

The 8 Best Audio/Video News and Current Affairs Websites to Learn English

Using authentic materials to learn English has many benefits.  However, which sites are best suited for classroom use?  Find 8 examples here at http://www.cristinacabal.com/?p=7866

Learn English Content Language: Virtually Visit Famous Museums

Great resource in Google Arts & Culture at https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/