Why Use the ELL Edition Resources
Learning A-Z's ELL Edition provides a broad range of resources for content-based and thematic-based instruction for ELLs from beginning to advanced levels of proficiency.
- Resources link directly to content-based and thematic-based texts, and visuals focus on developing speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills in both social and academic contexts, all while building knowledge of academic vocabulary.
- Students develop tier 2 and 3 academic vocabulary as well as basic social and survival vocabulary.
- The collection is designed to correlate to WIDA, TESOL, Common Core, and state-specific English language proficiency standards.
Resource Organization
Our ELL Edition contains not only the benefits of
Raz-Plus, but also sets of resources specifically designed for
English Language Learners. Between the different resource sets, you will
find a mix of common characteristics.
Three grade ranges
Grade K
Grades 1-2
Grades 3-5
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Five Language Proficiency Levels
Language Proficiency Level 1
Language Proficiency Level 2
Language Proficiency Level 3
Language Proficiency Level 4
Language Proficiency Level 5
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Four domains of language*
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
*Plus vocabulary and grammar
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Five content areas
Language Arts
Math
Science
Social & Instructional Language
Social Studies
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Grade ranges and content areas are the two most
common organizing strategies across the ELL Edition resources to help
you find what you need quickly and efficiently. You also might see
resources organized by the domains of language. All resources are designed
to correlate to WIDA, TESOL, and Common Core State Standards.