Hands-On English Language Learning: Middle Years

Hands-on English Language Learning program is a resource for classroom teachers, specialist teachers working with English-language learners, and other educational professionals who support these students. In developing the resource, the authors referred to current curricular documents and to research in English-language acquisition. Careful attention has been given to basic language skills, essential subject-specific vocabulary, and knowledge required by middle-years English-language learners. To assist your students in developing language skills, this resource includes:

specific curricular connections for each lesson to identify links to subject-area themes in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, health, physical education, and the arts
integrated class activities to promote learning in context for all students in the classroom
career connections that offer students an opportunity to explore employability skills and career choices within the context of English-language learning
suggested activities focus on curricular topics in all subject areas, while supporting English-language learners
lesson topics that relate specifically to the interests and lives of middle-years students
relevant topics, such as the classroom and school, clothing, food, hobbies and interests, plants and animals of Canada, the world, and the environment
age-appropriate, high-interest learning activities that foster the development of essential English-language vocabulary and skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and representing
activities (in keeping with the philosophy of all Portage & Main Press Hands-On programs) that are student-centred and focus on real-life, hands-on experiences

Please note: All blackline masters are included on a CD.