The ESL Safety Book


Book Description

The ESL Safety Book is a fifty unit reproducible reading and discussion text. The articles in The ESL Safety Book are short and written at a beginner level. The articles are complemented by a variety of exercises, with attention paid to the different skills areas. What could be more important than teaching your esl class about safety? This textbook does just that! The ESL Safety Book is a fifty unit reproducible reading and discussion text. The articles in The ESL Safety Book are short and written at a beginner level. The articles in this esl book are complemented by a variety of exercises, with attention paid to the different skills areas. These ESL materials are a great way to teach your esl students about safety!Topics include: Smoke Alarms; Avoiding Victimization; First Aid Kits; Swimming Pool Safety; Automobile Passenger Safety; Dealing with the Police: Heimlich Maneuver; Playground Safety; and School Bus Safety.Topics in The ESL Safety Book are:# Insect Bites# Personal Information# A.I.D.S./H.I.V.# Asthma And Children# Drinking Water Safety# Bicycles# Choking# 911# Earthquakes# Electrical Fires# Smoke Alarms# First Aid Kits# Fainting And Fever# Car Passenger Safety# Fun In The Sun# Communicable Diseases# Halloween Safety# Avoiding Victimization# Christmastime Safety# Drug And Vitamin Labels# Myths About Seatbelts# Safety For Disabled People# Playgrounds# School Safety# Protecting Your Ears# Animal Bites# Protecting Your Eyes# Fire Exits# Poisoning# Pedestrian Safety# Stress# Visiting A Doctor# The ABCs of Fire Extinguishers# Drowning Prevention# Tornadoes# Automobile Maintenance# The Fight Against Cancer# Dealing With The Police# The Heimlich Maneuver# Product Labels And Expiration Dates# The Internet# Boating Safety# Tips For Babysitters# Immunizations# The School Bus# Swimming Pool Safety# Frostbite# Emergency Evacuation Procedures# Work Safety Organizations# Air Travel Safety.




The ESL / ELL Teacher's Survival Guide


Book Description

A much-needed resource for teaching English to all learners The number of English language learners in U.S. schools is projected to grow to twenty-five percent by 2025. Most teachers have English learners in their classrooms, from kindergarten through college. The ESL/ELL Teacher?s Survival Guide offers educators practical strategies for setting up an ESL-friendly classroom, motivating and interacting with students, communicating with parents of English learners, and navigating the challenges inherent in teaching ESL students. Provides research-based instructional techniques which have proven effective with English learners at all proficiency levels Offers thematic units complete with reproducible forms and worksheets, sample lesson plans, and sample student assignments The book?s ESL lessons connect to core standards and technology applications This hands-on resource will give all teachers at all levels the information they need to be effective ESL instructors.




ESL Smart!


Book Description

This remarkable resource gives ESL teachers working with the four million Limited English Proficient (LEP) students in our public schools 178 tested lessons and over 200 illustrated activity sheets to help students develop the knowledge, vocabulary, and practical skills they need to succeed in school and in life. For easy use, the lessons and activities are organized into two parts. Part I, Personal Life Skills, focuses on the life skills necessary to succeed and function in the everyday world of American society. Part II, School and Academic Skills, provides information about life in American schools and basic academic content including an extensive "Introduction to Literacy". Each lesson is complete and ready-to-use, including objective, new vocabulary, materials needed, teaching note, step-by-step directions, extensions, and one or more reproducible activity sheets. The activity sheets can be used independently ("Dialing the Operator") or as part of a larger unit ("Personal Communication").




Teaching Adults


Book Description

"This ... resource book will help GED test preparation instructors get ready for the new test. It offers detailed descriptions of the new Reasoning through language arts, Mathematical reasoning, Science, and Social studies tests ... [and] will also give instructors techniques for motivating adult students, adding interdisciplinary topics to lessons, and facing the challenges of a computerized test"--Page 4 of cover.




ESL Resource Book for Engineers and Scientists


Book Description

Combines the fundamentals of technical writing and verbal communication with essential English as a second language (ESL) skills. Contains a range of actual examples and case studies to enable non-native English speaking professionals to write clear and effective documentation.




ESL Teacher's Holiday Activities Kit


Book Description

Over 175 fully illustrated, reproducible activities featuring U.S. holidays, customs and special events are provided to help ESL students at all levels develop a solid grasp of English vocabulary, reading, and language skills.




Must Know High School ESL


Book Description

A user-friendly, concept-first approach to ESL helps you learn to read, write and speak English quickly and easily As part of our new Must Know series, Must Know High School ESL makes sure what you really need to know is clear up-front. Rather than starting with goals to be met like other study guides, chapters begin with the must know ideas, or concepts. The chapter then shows you how these important concepts will help you succeed in your studies. Written by an expert ESL educator with decades of experience, Must Know High School ESL provides useful examples to help explain and clarify each topic, then follows up with more challenging aspects and exceptions to any rules. Every chapter closes with reinforcing exercises to help you get the practice you need and the confidence you want. With a focus on the essentials and extensive, practical examples, Must Know High School ESL shows you that understanding the must-know concepts can help you speak, read and write English quickly and painlessly. Features: Focused, must-know content approach helps you learn quickly and easily Extensive, practical examples drive home essential topics 250 real-life practice questions instill confidence and reinforce comprehension A conversational writing style and engaging IRL (In Real Life) and BTW (By the Way) sidebars Extensive audio to help you improve listening skills and comprehension Bonus app: Includes 100 flashcards to reinforce concepts Content aligned to national standards




Learn English the American Way


Book Description

A book to help build vocabulary, understand the meaning, and learn how to use them in a full sentence. Also includes synomyms, antonyms and other related words to aid in the understanding of the main words, as well as to further increase your vocabulary.




Reading, Writing and Learning in ESL


Book Description

Note: This is the bound book only and does not include access to the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson eText packaged with a bound book, use ISBN 0134403398. This book is the ideal source for teaching oral language, reading, writing, and the content areas in English to K-12 English learners. In an approach unlike most other books in the field, "Reading, Writing, and Learning in ESL" looks at contemporary language acquisition theory as it relates to instruction and provides detailed suggestions and methods for motivating, involving, and teaching English language learners. Praised for its strong research base, engaging style, and inclusion of specific teaching ideas, the book offers thorough coverage of oral language, reading, writing, and academic content area instruction in English for K-12 English learners. Thoroughly updated throughout, the new edition includes a new chapter on using the Internet and other digital technologies to engage students and promote learning, many new teaching strategies, new and revised activities, and new writing samples. The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded videos and assessments. Improve mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText* The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content. The Enhanced Pearson eText is: Engaging. The new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience. Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad(r) and Android(r) tablet.* Affordable.The Enhanced Pearson eText may be purchased stand-alone for 50-60% less than a print bound book. * "The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads." "*The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7 or 10 tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later." "




The ESL/ELL Teacher's Book of Lists


Book Description

Everything educators need to know to enhance learning for ESLstudents This unique teacher time-saver includes scores of helpful,practical lists that may be reproduced for classroom use orreferred to in the development of instructional materials andlessons. The material contained in this book helps K-12 teachersreinforce and enhance the learning of grammar, vocabulary,pronunciation, and writing skills in ESL students of all abilitylevels. For easy use and quick access, the lists are printed in aformat that can be photocopied as many times as required. Acomplete, thoroughly updated glossary at the end provides anindispensable guide to the specialized language of ESLinstruction.