- Are you a teacher who works with newcomers/beginner ESL/ELL students in middle/high school?
- Are you an ESL/ELL teacher who has limited support and resources?
- Are you a teacher who does NOT have a curriculum to follow with their multilingual students?
- And most importantly, are you an ESL teacher who is ready to take control and feel like you are making a difference?
If you answered YES to at least one of the above questions, then this guide is for you!
An outline for teaching a new ESL student for one full year (grades 6-12):
- 10 Units that cover the basics of the English language
- Learning objectives and outcomes
- Essential questions
- List of suggested textbooks
- Suggested timelines
- Vocabulary, grammar and phonics
- Activities and assessments
10 units to get your students started
Each begins with a suggested timeline and an essential question to refer back to.
Student goals and outcomes
Each unit outlines the objectives for the students (what they will be able to do by the end of the unit) and the outcomes based on WIDA CAN do descriptors
A list of textbooks you can use to teach
Who wants to spend hours trying to collect the necessary materials? Certainly not you! Here you will find a list of suggested textbooks that you can use when teaching absolute beginners/newcomer ESL.
Vocabulary? Grammar? Phonics?
YES! The guide outlines topics to cover, suggested vocabulary to include and the most basic grammar and phonics your students need and can use right away!
Your new ESL teaching experience starts here, right now.
- You no longer have to wonder what to teach a new English learner
- You no longer need to spend hours of rummaging through materials only to realize that you have no idea where to start and what to teach next.
- You feel excited and confident when a new student who speaks no English arrives at your school (yes, even in the middle of the year!)
- You feel positive about what vocabulary to include and in what order to teach grammar.
- The path has all been laid out for you - all you need to do is download the curriculum guide.
Who is Simply Ieva and why should I listen to her?
I am an ESL teacher, teaching consultant, and owner of simplyieva.com and The ESL Teaching Roadmap, where I provide help to busy ESL teachers with ready-made resources, actionable tips, and meaningful coaching.
I have been a teacher for over 14 years and have worked with English learners at various stages of their English learning journey. And here is what I've learned...
ESL teachers in middle and high school struggle with either NO curriculum or a curriculum from companies that have never been in the classroom, and are not in touch with our teaching reality.
My years of experience and my Master's degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language have allowed me to take a fresh, creative and practical approach to teaching English learners. In addition, as a former English learner myself, I bring my background and unique perspectives to the classroom and material creation. That allows me to simply and easily connect with both ESL students and educators alike.
I hold a BA in English Language and Literature and a Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, and believe that teaching EL newcomers is a journey - both for us, teachers, and them, our students.
For teaching tips and ideas as well as to get to know what I am all about, go to www.simplyieva.com, listen to The ESL Teaching Podcast, and join us on social media by clicking the icons on the bottom of this page.
"It was a great starting point being a new ESL teacher with no curriculum. Thank you"
- Marta P.
"I love this! I have to design a new curriculum for my newcomers! It is perfect! I love it! Thanks for helping me build a curriculum map."
- Devan H.
Ready to get teaching?
Get the ESL newcomer curriculum guide today!
- 10 Units that cover the basics of the English language (grades 9-12)
- Learning objectives and outcomes
- List of suggested textbooks
- Vocabulary, grammar and phonics
- Suggested activities and assessments
- Peace of mind, more time, and a boost of confidence!
Just click the button below, download the guide and use your newly gained peace of mind in the classroom!