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              So many choices...but what are the basic tools?

              Here you will find links and files which, in my opinion, are essential for any teacher of English Language Learners.  Some offer insight, others are checklists, but they all help you analyze and improve components of your instruction.

              Understanding Your Students Better

              Ever wonder why your Chinese students aren't including articles in their writing?  Did you know the Chinese language doesn't have articles?

              Here are summaries of more than a dozen different languages including information about syntax, writing, morphology, etc.

              ESL Tip Sheet Doc
              File Size: 115 kb
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              Guide to Transfer Errors Doc
              File Size: 76 kb
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              Lesson Planning and Strategies

              Top Ten Questions for Lesson Planning PDF
              File Size: 136 kb
              File Type: pdf
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              Checklist for SIOP Lesson Planning PDF
              File Size: 43 kb
              File Type: pdf
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              Language Acquisition Strategy Checklist PDF
              File Size: 37 kb
              File Type: pdf
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