English with Elyse

01/29/2026

My school district is using a virtual learning day because of the snow. This is the lesson I plan to use with my level 2-3 MLs. Low Prep, get everyone talking and sharing real-life content.

Dear Teacher,This lesson was created with a virtual ESL plan in mind. Many districts are going virtual to make up days due to the recent snowstorm and a lot of ESL teachers are in need of a lesson. This plan will also transfer well to the in-person classroom anytime. It is low prep - all you need is...

01/29/2026

My school district is using a virtual learning day because of the snow. This is the lesson I plan to use with my level 2-3 MLs. Low Prep, get everyone talking and sharing real-life content.
Hi friends. If you are looking for a virtual plan, or even something for the traditional classroom, I made this lesson. It is suited for both and hits on the simple past tense. I had my level 2-3 students in mind. All ages could benefit from this circling drill. It is repetitive, but repetition is key. Let me know your thoughts.

Dear Teacher,This lesson was created with a virtual ESL plan in mind. Many districts are going virtual to make up days due to the recent snowstorm and a lot of ESL teachers are in need of a lesson. This plan will also transfer well to the in-person classroom anytime. It is low prep - all you need is...

01/21/2026

For my friends supporting MLs during WIDA ACCESS testing, here is a FREE resource to share with your staff. 😃

This one-pager may help your content teachers understanding "this WIDA thing" that their ML students are missing class to take. Share with all who are impacted by the exam schedule or students who will be sitting for the exam. ...

01/21/2026

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01/09/2026

Something new in the works…

01/04/2026

Hey friends! Here is a FREE lesson to use TOMORROW for your first lesson back.
Our students have had a vacation from English for a week or more. And to top it all off, WIDA ACCESS starts in less than a month.
No problem! This first day back lesson (90 minutes) will welcome the students back into the English language classroom in a fun, low-pressure way. They will build community and rediscover the language they’ve been building all year.
Link

Ok, it is the first day back to school after winter break. Your students have had a vacation from English for a week or more. And to top it all off, WIDA ACCESS starts in less than a month.No problem! This first day back lesson (90 minutes) will welcome the students back into the English language cl...

10/02/2025

I’ve been busy creating new resources for fellow English teachers on my Teacherspayteachers store. 😉

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/english-with-elyse

09/05/2025

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06/06/2025

Yesterday ICE was in the area and the fear in some of my kiddos’ eyes was devastating.
Share this post so that all people know their rights.

04/11/2025

That is all. 😉