Unit 1

Articles
Pitoniak, M., Young, J., Martiniello, M., King, T., Buteux, A. & Ginsburgh, M. (2009). The
guidelines for the assessment of English-language learners. [PDF document]. Retrieved
from https://post.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/pid-2431323-dt-content-rid-22000616_1/
courses/EDU655.901000109933/Documents/Guidelines%20for%20the%20Assessment
%20of %20English%20Language%20Learners.pdf
Connecticut State Department of Education. (n.d.). English language learner (ELL) framework.
[PDF document]. Retrieved from http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?
q=cache:5VboDzuoBdwJ:ctserc.org/ell/CSDE_ELL_Framework_2005.pdf
+&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=safari
Learning Point Asssociates. (2007). Understanding the no child left behind act. English
proficiency. [PDF document]. Retrieved from http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/
search?q=cache:5VboDzuoBdwJ:ctserc.org/ell/CSDE_ELL_Framework_2005.pdf
+&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=safari
Fang-an, J. (2013). Communicative language teaching (CLT): A critical and comparative
perspective. Theory & Practice In Language Studies, 3(9), 1579-1583. http://dx.doi.org/
10.4304/tpls.3.9.1579-1583
Laborda, J. (2011). Revisiting materials for teaching languages for specific purposes. The
Southeast Asian Journal of English Language Studies, 17(1), 102-112. Retrieved from
http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED524345.pdf
Perera-Diltz, D. d., & Moe, J. j. (2014). Formative and summative assessment in online
education. Journal Of Research In Innovative Teaching, 7(1), 130-142.
Vance, N. (2014). English for specific purposes. English For Specific Purposes - Research
Starters Education, 1-7. Retrieved from http://eds.a.ebscohost.com/eds/pdfviewer/
pdfviewer?sid=6b6e4d8d-2384-49f8-9207-c19ffc024d7b
%40sessionmgr4003&vid=1&hid=4210
Wong, C. (2012). A case study of college level second language teachers' perceptions and
implementations of communicative language teaching. Professional Educator, 36(2).
Retrieved from http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:
2v2GM8Qy53kJ:files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ988206.pdf
+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=safari
Gatehouse, K. (2001). Key issues in english for specific purposes (ESP) curriculum
development. The Internet TESL Journal, 7(10). Retrieved from http://iteslj.org/Articles/
Gatehouse-ESP.html

Fiorito, L. (2005). How is English for specific purposes (ESP) different from English as a second
language (ESL), also known as general English? UE Using english.com. [Web site].
Retrieved from http://www.usingenglish.com/articles/teaching-english-for-specificpurposes-esp.html
Recommended Articles
Lepie, K. (2014, February 13). The key differences between summative and formative
assessments. Edudemic connecting education & technology. Retrieved from http://
www.edudemic.com/summative-and-formative-assessments/
ebooks
Course Crafters, I. (2011). Teaching English Language Learners : Practical Articles by Educators
From The ELL Outlook. [Haverhill, MA]: Course Crafters.

Section 1: The Language Assessment Conundrum: What Tests Claim to Assess

and What Teachers Need to Know

Haynes, J. (2007). Getting Started with English Language Learners : How Educators Can Meet
the Challenge. Alexandria, Va: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

Ebook in library Chapters 1 and 2.

Video files
Cambridge University Press ELT. (2012, Jun 25). Jack C. Richards on communicative language
teaching. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20zBOWrP2yc
Acoode. (2011, Sept 14). Principles of formative assessment. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KimIns8t1aw
TEDxRainier. (2010, Oct). Patricia Kuhl: The linguistic genius of babies. [Video file]. Retrieved
from http://www.ted.com/talks/patricia_kuhl_the_linguistic_genius_of_babies
Websites - State Assessment
Wida Consortium. [Website]. Retrieved from https://www.wida.us/index.aspx
Elda Testing. [Website]. Retrieved from http://www.elda.org/en/
LAS Testing. (2015). [Website]. Retrieved from http://www.ctb.com/ctb.com/control/
productFamilyViewAction?productFamilyId=454&p=products
CELLA Testing. (2015). [Website]. Retrieved from http://www.fldoe.org/academics/englanguage-learners/cella/index.stml

TESOL.org. [Website]. Retrieved from http://www.tesol.org

Unit 2
Articles
McCawley, P. (2009). Methods for conducting an educational needs assessment
guidelines for cooperative extension system professionals. Moscow, Idaho: University of
Idaho Extension. Retrieved from http://www.cals.uidaho.edu/edcomm/pdf/BUL/
BUL0870.pdf
Fatihi, A. (2003). The role of needs analysis in ESL program design. South Asian Language
Review, 13(1), 39-59. Retrieved from http://journalsalr.com/data/documents/fatihi.pdf
Liao, Y. (n.d.). Issues of validity and reliability in second language performance
assessment.Teachers College, Columbia University Working Papers in TESOL &
Applied Linguistics,4(2). Retrieved from http://www.tc.columbia.edu/academic/tesol/
WJFiles/pdf/YenFenForum.pdf
Wolf, M. K., Kao, J., Herman, J., Bachman, L. F., Bailey, A., Bachman, P. L., Farnsworth, T., &
Chang, S. M. (2008). Issues in assessing English language learners: English language
proficiency measures and accommodation uses--Literature review (CRESST Rep. No.
731). Los Angeles: University of California, National Center for Research on Evaluation,
Standards, and Student Testing. Retrieved from http://www.cse.ucla.edu/products/
reports/r731.pdf

ebook
Haynes, J. (2007). Getting Started with English Language Learners : How Educators Can Meet
the Challenge. Alexandria, Va: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Chapter 3
Videos
Tuzi, F. (2013, May 30). Needs analysis for curriculum design. [Video file]. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNERB-dVwUA
Tuzi, F. (2013, Jun 11). Language assessment principles. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQWDJeaswhU
Tuzi, F. (2013, Jun 11). Language assessment: Concepts and issues. [Video file]. Retrieved
from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_spva8QbXs

Websites
Weddel, K. & Van Duzer, C. (1997). Needs assessment for adult ESL learners. CAELA.
[Website]. Retrieved from http://www.cal.org/caela/esl_resources/digests/Needas.html

Casper, A. (2003). TESOL volunteers and service learning. [Website]. Retreived from http://
linguistics.byu.edu/resources/volunteers/TESOLBYU_NeedsAnalysis.htm
Other Websites
ESL Teacher Reference Desk. (2014). Acronyms. [Website]. Retrieved from http://
www.esldrive.com/research/acronyms.html#.VP2kYSlpu4k
Northern Virginia Dynamic English. (2011). ESL glossary. [Website]. Retrieved from http://
www.nvdynamicenglish.org/index.php/en/for-teachers/esl-glossary
Supplemental Resources
ESL activities and corresponding Blooms taxonomy level. Retrieved from https://
post.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/pid-2431354-dt-content-rid-22000569_1/courses/
EDU655.901000109933/Documents/Bloom%20Taxonomy%20and
%20ESL_Supp_Activities.pdf
Blooms taxonomy action verbs. Retrieved from https://post.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/
pid-2431354-dt-content-rid-22000570_1/courses/EDU655.901000109933/Documents/
Blooms%20Taxonomy%20Action%20Verbs.pdf
Cal Center for Applied Linguistics. Retrieved from http://www.cal.org

Resources unit 3

Articles
Haynes, J. (2007). Getting Started with English Language Learners : How Educators Can Meet
the Challenge. Alexandria, Va: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

Ebook in library Chapter 4

Kayi, H. (2008). Developing an ESL curriculum based on needs and situation analyses: A
case study. Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 4 (1). Retrieved from https://
post.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/pid-2431317-dt-content-rid-22000574_1/
courses/EDU655.901000109933/Documents/Developing%20an%20ESL%20Curriculum
%20Needs%20and%20Situational%20Analysis%20.pdf
Bunch, G., Kibler, A., & Pimentel, S. (2012). Realizing opportunities for English learners in the
common core English language arts and disciplinary literacy standards. Retrieved from
http://ell.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/academic-papers/
01_Bunch_Kibler_Pimentel_RealizingOpp%20in%20ELA_FINAL_0.pdf
This paper is about what must be done to realize opportunities presented by the Common Core
State Standards in English Language Arts and the literacy standards in other subject areas. It

also highlights how ELLs may be well served by opportunities to exploreand justifytheir
own textual hypotheses, even if their initial interpretations diverge from those of the teacher.
Application of Common Core State Standards for English language learners. (n.d.). Retrieved
from http://www.corestandards.org/assets/application-for-english-learners.pdf
Echevarria, J., Short, D., & Powers, K. (2006). School reform and standards-based education: A
model for English-language learners. The Journal of Educational Research, 99(4). 195 210. http://dx.doi.org/10.3200/JOER.99.4.195-211
Wolf, M. K., Kao, J., Herman, J., Bachman, L. F., Bailey, A., Bachman, P. L., Farnsworth, T., &
Chang, S. M. (2008). Issues in assessing English language learners: English language
proficiency measures and accommodation uses--Literature review (CRESST Rep. No.
731). Los Angeles: University of California, National Center for Research on Evaluation,
Standards, and Student Testing. Retrieved from https://www.cse.ucla.edu/products/
reports/R731.pdf

Websites

TESOL International Association. (2015). The common core state standards and English
learners: A resource page. [Website]. Retreived from http://www.tesol.org/advance-thefield/standards/the-common-core-state-standards-and-english-learners
Colorin Colorado. (2015). Michigan ESL resource page. [Website]. Retrieved from http://
www.colorincolorado.org/web_resources/by_state/michigan/
Videos
RTC Life. (2011, Mar 22). Standards-based education in action: Richard Nicholls. [Video file].
Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKMDrHPz6YA
National Louis University. (2012, Feb 7). Common core standards and ESL students. [Video
file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzXTEixCZl0
Unit 4
*Other Resources
American English. (2014, Mar 29). Assessing and addressing the needs of Your students.
[Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qERwexKaC00

Hoffman, P. & Dahlman, A. (2007). Making Decisions about ESL Curriculum. Minnesota and
Wisconsin Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, 24. Retrieved from
http://purl.umn.edu/109986
___________
Haynes, J. (2007). Getting Started with English Language Learners : How Educators Can Meet
the Challenge. Alexandria, Va: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

Ebook in library Chapter 5 & 6

Articles
Bow Valley College. (2011). Learning for life: An ESL literacy curriculum framework stage 3:
Set learning outcomes. Retrieved from https://esl-literacy.com/sites/default/files/ESL
%20Literacy%20Curriculum%20Framework_References_0.pdf
Echevarria, J. & Short, D. (n.d.). The sheltered instruction observation protocol (SIOP).
Retrieved from http://www.edtechpolicy.org/MHEC/WebCT/sioppaper.pdf.
Howard, E., Sugarman, J. & Coburn, C. (2006). Adapting the sheltered instructional observation
protocol (SIOP) for two-way immersion education: An introduction to the TWIOP.
Center for Applied Linguistics. Retreived from http://www.cal.org/twi/TWIOP.pdf
Understanding ESL learners: Differentiating instruction. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://
www.teachers.ab.ca/SiteCollectionDocuments/ATA/Publications/Specialist-Councils/
ESL-3-5%20Differentiating%20Instruction.pdf.
Murphy, A. F. (2009). Tracking the progress of English language learners. Phi Delta Kappan,
91(3), 25-31. Retrieved from https://www.academia.edu/3557102/
Tracking_the_progress_of_English_language_learners
Stacks, D. W., & Bowen, S. A. (2011). The strategic approach: Writing measurable objectives.
Public Relations Tactics, 18(5), 14. Retrieved from http://www.instituteforpr.org/wpcontent/uploads/Master-PR-Tactics-document-08-10-16.pdf
Websites
Dahlman, A., Hoffman, P., & Brauhn, S. (2008). Classroom strategies and tools for
differentiating instruction in the ESL classroom. Minnesota and Wisconsin Teachers of
English to Speakers of Other Languages, 25. [Website]. Retrieved from http://
purl.umn.edu/109954
Burt, R. (2010). Assessment of ESL students in the mixed classroom environment. College of
Arts & Letters. [Website]. Retrieved from http://www.lorejournal.org/2010/05/

assessment-of-esl-students-in-the-mixed-classroom-environment-by-rose-burt-san-diegostate-university/
Ford, K. (2011). Differentiated instruction for English language learners. Colorin Colorado.
[Website]. Retrieved from http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/41025/
Colorin Colorado. (2007). Using informal assessments for English language learners. [Website].
Retrieved from http://www.colorincolorado.org/educators/assessment/informal/
Videos
ASCD Express. (2007). Content writing strategies to support ELLs. [Video file]. Retrieved from
http://www.ascd.org/ascd-express/vol5/505-video.aspx
Zvacek, S. (2013, Oct 13). Authentic assessment and rubrics. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=22nNj27lPkY
Supplemental
Sheltered Instruction Checklist. Retrieved from https://post.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/
pid-2431349-dt-content-rid-22000588_1/courses/EDU655.901000109933/Documents/
Sheltered%20Instruction%20Checklist.pdf
Unit 5
ebook
Course Crafters, I. (2011). Teaching English Language Learners : Practical Articles by
Educators From The ELL Outlook. Haverhill, MA: Course Crafters.
Articles
Murphy, A. F. (2009). Tracking the progress of English language learners. Phi Delta Kappan,
91(3), 25-31. Retrieved from https://www.academia.edu/3557102/
Tracking_the_progress_of_English_language_learners
Tabari, A. G. (2013). Challenges of language syllabus design in EFL/ESL contexts. Journal Of
Language Teaching & Research, 4(4), 869-873. http://dx.doi.org/10.4304/jltr.4.4.869-873
Robbini, R. (2002). An introduction to syllabus design and evaluation. The Internet TESL
Journal, 8(5). Retrieved from http://iteslj.org/Articles/Rabbini-Syllabus.html
Boye, A. (n.d.). How do I create and effective syllabus. Retrieved from https://www.tltc.ttu.edu/
teach/TLTC%20Teaching%20Resources/Documents/How%20do%20I%20Create%20an
%20Effective%20Syllabus%20white%20paper.pdf

Center For Teaching and Learning. (n.d.). Designing a course syllabus: A learning-centered
approach 1. Retrieved from http://ctl.byu.edu/sites/default/files/designing-a-coursesyllabus_0.pdf
Websites
Connecticut State Department of Education. (2015). Bilingual/English as a Second Language
(ESL) Education. [Website]. Retrieved from http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?
a=2618&q=320848
SpokenSkills. (n.d.). [Website]. Retrieved from http://www.spokenskills.com/studentactivities.cfm
Mpls ELL / Learning Cirlces. (2015). Scope & sequence-Curriculum Maps for ESL. [Website].
Retrieved from https://mplslearningcircles.wikispaces.com/Scope+%26+sequenceCurriculum+Maps+for+ESL
Saricoban, A. (1999). The teaching of listening. The Internet TESL Journal, 5(12). Retrieved
from http://iteslj.org/Articles/Saricoban-Listening.html
Robbini, R. (2002). An introduction to syllabus design and evaluation. The Internet TESL
Journal, 8(5). Retrieved from http://iteslj.org/Articles/Rabbini-Syllabus.html
Videos
IntTEFLAcademy. (2011, Jul 29). TEFL class instruction: How to teach listening skills in the
ESL classroom. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=j2bXeP5dhqI
Tuzi, F. (2013, Mar 8). TESOL- monitorting and assessment in the teaching listening &
speaking. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cskPdOC35A
other
Hamidi, H. & Montazeri, M. (2014). Language syllabus design and evaluation. [ebook].
Retrieved from http://www.iranelt.com/index.php/introduction-to-syllabus-design
Salimi, A., Dadashpopur, S., Shafaei, A., Asadollahfam, H. (2012). Critical review of approaches
to foreign language syllabus design: Task-based syllabus (a shortcut). Procedia - Social
and Behavioral Sciences 46(8), 828-832. Retrieved from http://ac.els-cdn.com/
S1877042812013365/1-s2.0-S1877042812013365-main.pdf?_tid=4c9343a4-d6da-11e4a15b-00000aacb362&acdnat=1427719560_4d0d992e05956ea0479a7d756db30a93

Global Talent Bridge. (2011). A toolkit for ESL practitioners supporting skilled immigrants.
World Education Services. Retrieved from http://www.globaltalentbridge.org/toolkit/pdf/
SupportingSkilledImmigrantsToolkit.pdf
Unit 6

Textbook
Course Crafters, I. (2011). Teaching English Language Learners : Practical Articles by
Educators From The ELL Outlook. Haverhill, MA: Course Crafters
Section 1: Using Adapted Texts in ELL Classrooms.
Teaching the Academic Language of Textbooks: A Preliminary Framework for
Performing a Textual Analysis
Articles
Miekley, J. (2005). ESL textbook evaluation checklist. The Reading Matrix, 5(2).
Retrieved from http://www.readingmatrix.com/reading_projects/miekley/
project.pdf
Ebe, A. (2010). Culturally relevant texts and reading assessment for English language learners.
Reading Horizons, 50(3), 193-210. Retrieved from http://scholarworks.wmich.edu/cgi/
viewcontent.cgi?article=1016&context=reading_horizons

Weddel, K. (2009). How to choose a good ESL textbook. Northern Colorado Professional
Development Center. Retrieved from http://www.cde.state.co.us/sites/default/files/
documents/cdeadult/download/ncpdrc/howtochoosegoodesltextbook.pdf
Braker, J. C. (2013). Linking vocabulary acquisition with word knowledge to improve
reading comprehension for ELLs. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 42(1), 28-36.
Retrieved from http://eds.a.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?
sid=56cda9e8-4588-4f4a-8e57-20c3f6cfa9a1%40sessionmgr
4004&vid=1&hid=4105
Ewert, D. E. (2011). ESL curriculum revision: Shifting paradigms for success. Journal Of
Basic Writing (CUNY), 30(1), 5-33. Retrieved from http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/
EJ944152.pdf

Gonzalez-Jensen, M., & Beckett, E. C. (2002). How teachers assess ESL reading:
Implications for Change. Retrieved from http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/
ED467738.pdf
Misco, T., & Castaneda, M. E. (2009). "Now, what should I do for English language
learners?" Reconceptualizing social studies curriculum design for ELLs.
Educational Horizons, 87(3), 182-189. Retrieved from http://files.eric.ed.gov/
fulltext/EJ849018.pdf
Websites
Hancock, C. (1994). Alternative assessment and second language study: What and why?
CAL Online Resources: Digests. [Website]. Retrieved from http://www.cal.org/
resource-center/briefs-digests/digests
Ansary, H & Babaii, E. (2002). Universal characteristics of EFL/ESL textbooks: A step
towards systematic textbook evaluation. The Internet TESL Journal, 8(2).
[Website]. Retrieved from http://iteslj.org/Articles/Ansary-Textbooks/
Kitao, K. & Kitao, K. (1997). Selecting and developing teaching/learning materials.
The Internet TESL Journal, 4(4). [Website]. Retrieved from http://iteslj.org/
Articles/Kitao-Materials.html
Chambers, W., Gnida, S., Ilott, W., Messaros, C., & Dawson, K. (n.d.). ATESL adult ESL
curriculum framework. [Website]. Retrieved from http://
www.atesldocuments.com/cf/
Unit 7
Articles
Mu, C. (2005). A taxonomy of writing strategies. Proceedings redesigning pedagogy: Research,
policy, practice, 1-10. Retrieved from http://eprints.qut.edu.au/64/1/64.pdf
Schmid, D. & Steer, J. (n.d.). Chapter 6: Teaching writing to ESL students. Pearson, 93-107.
Retrieved from http://www.pearsonhighered.com/showcase/lbh/assets/pdf/6esl.pdf
The Department for Education and Skills. (2007). Letters and sounds: Notes of guidance for
practitioners and teachers. Retrieved from http://www.smartkids.com.au/docs/teacher_resources/
Letters_Sounds_Manual/Notes_of_Guidance.pdf

(n.d.). Understanding quantitative & qualitative analysis. Retrieved from http://

studentaffairs.uga.edu/assess/ateam/sessions/200708/Session_4/Quantitative%20&
%20Qualitative%20Analysis.pdf
Hinkel, E. (2013). Research findings on teaching grammar for academic writing. English
Teaching, 68(4), 3-21. Retrieved fromhttp://www.elihinkel.org/downloads/
researchfindingsgrammar.pdf
Beaglehole, V. (2014). Assessing writing using rubrics. Practically Primary, 19(2), 13-15.
Retrieved from http://ehis.ebscohost.com/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=b26e0871-565c-4764a0f7-9a5a8b2f17ba%40sessionmgr4003&vid=2&hid=4203
Elbelazi, S. (2013). Negotiation for meaning and feedback in ESL writing class. Arab World
English Journal, 4(4), 223-234. Retrieved from http://www.academia.edu/5708557/
Negotiation_for_Meaning_and_Feedback_in_ESL_Writing_Class
Ketabi, S., & Ketabi, S. (2014). Classroom and Formative Assessment in Second/Foreign
Language Teaching and Learning. Theory & Practice In Language Studies, 4(2), 435-440. http://
dx.doi.org/10.4304/tpls.4.2.435-440.
Huang, J. (2009). Factors Affecting the Assessment of ESL Students' Writing. International
Journal Of Applied Educational Studies, 5(1), 1-17. Retrieved from http://ehis.ebscohost.com/
eds/detail/detail?sid=72918584-4d61-4b20-b22b-8b37f342c17e
%40sessionmgr112&vid=0&hid=104&bdata=JmF1dGh0eXBlPWNvb2tpZSxjcGlkJmN1c3RpZ
D1uczAxNzMzNiZzaXRlPWVkcy1saXZlJnNjb3BlPXNpdGU%3d#db=eue&AN=44114192
Perera-Diltz, D. & Moe, J. (2014). Formative and summative assessment in online education.
Journal Of Research In Innovative Teaching, 7(1), 130-142. http://ehis.ebscohost.com/eds/
pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=cd8d118f-61e9-4d4d-97deeeec7bbcf9e5%40sessionmgr113&vid=1&hid=108
Websites
Harris, K. (1995-2011). Activities and exercises for ESL students (grammar and vocabulary).
Linguistic funland. [Website]. Retrieved from http://www.tesol.net/links/Activities
%20and%20Exercises %20for%20ESL%20Students%20(Grammar%20and
%20Vocabulary).html
Neill, J. (2005, Feb 28). Qualitative versus quantitative research: Key points in a classic debate.
[Website]. Retrieved from http://www.wilderdom.com/research/
QualitativeVersusQuantitativeResearch.html

Center for Applied Linguistics. (2015). Resources. Digests. [Website]. Retrieved from http://
www.cal.org/resource-center/briefs-digests/digests
Mrs. Hillikers ELL and SIOP Toolbox. (n.d.). [Website]. Retrieved from http://
ellandsiopresources.weebly.com/siop-lesson-planning-and-preparation-resources.html
West Liberty Community School District. (n.d.) SIOP. [Website]. Retrieved from http://
www.wl.k12.ia.us/Page/93
Supplemental
Whitelock, S. (n.d.). Working with ESL writers across the curriculum. [Website]. Retrieved from
https://www.eou.edu/writing-center/files/2011/09/Working-with-ESL-Writers-Across-theCurriculum.pdf
Swick, E. (2009). Writing better - English (2nd ed.). New York, NY: MaGraw-Hill. Retrieved
from https://post.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/pid-2431342-dt-content-rid-22000610_1/courses/
EDU655.901000109933/Documents/Writing-Better-English.pdf
Videos
stenhousepublishers. (2010, Nov 30). Rick Wormeli: Formative and summative assessment.
[Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJxFXjfB_B4
UOregon. (2009, Jan 14). Shaping the way we teach English: Module 10, alternative assessment.
[Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkK06hpQmt4
eHow. (2009, Jun 2). Writing lessons : How to teach writing skills to ESL students. [Video file].
Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXNoMbNBgrI
Other
Cumming, A. (2001). ESL/EFL instructors' practices for writing assessment: Specific purposes
or general purposes?. Language Testing, 18(2), 207-224. http://dx.doi.org/
10.1191/026553201678777086
Unit 8
Articles
Cole, J. E. (2014). Motivating students to engage in close reading. Illinois Reading Council
Journal, 42(4), 19-28. Retrieved from http://eds.b.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?
sid=6003ec86-5e3a-4b99-8d45-b4990826723d%40sessionmgr110&vid=1&hid=104

(Close reading is a very important component of Common Core Standards and a worthwhile
part of ELL curriculum )
Misco, T., & Castaneda, M. E. (2009). "Now, what should I do for English language learners?"
Reconceptualizing social studies curriculum design for ELLs. Educational Horizons, 87(3),
182-189. Retrieved from http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ849018.pdf
(These strategies will apply to many different academic classes for ELL students, Pay close
attention to the charts which summarizes the information well)
Pray, L., & Monhardt, R. (2009). Sheltered instruction techniques for ELLs. Science & Children,
46(7), 34-38. Retrieved from http://eds.b.ebscohost.com/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?
sid=e1d03e83-c4f0-4869-9cd3-4a0d334919ac%40sessionmgr111&vid=2&hid=104
Sheltered Instruction is a great way to design lessons for ESL students.
Smith, T. (2015). Lesson planning. Lesson Planning -- Research Starters Education, 1.
Retrieved from http://eds.a.ebscohost.com/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=8e5c4cc6-47da-4d93b764-217c954ca8bb%40sessionmgr4003&vid=1&hid=4110
Yildirim, R. & Orsdemir, E. (2013). Performance tasks as alternative assessment for young EFL
learners: Does practice match the curriculum proposal?. International Online Journal Of
Educational Sciences, 5(3), 562-574. Retrieved from http://www.iojes.net/userfiles/Article/
IOJES_1161.pdf
Websites
Pearson. (2014). The SIOP Model. [Website]. Retrieved from http://siop.pearson.com/
Additional Resources
Lesson Plan Checklist for The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP)
http://www.homedaleschools.org/Teacher_Resources/SIOP/docs/Lesson_Plan_Checklist.pdf
Videos
Classroom Technology for ESL/ELL/Foreign Language Students - Video removed
Hutson, A. (2012, Dec 10). Using technology to teach English language learners. [Video file].
Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z2sfSy_6lA