From My Classroom to Yours
Free Resources for
Teaching ESL in Virtual Classrooms
PLEASE EXCUSE THE MESS.
I believe every learner arrives with more capability than a placement score can capture — and my job is to find it, name it, and build on it.
THEY ARE THE FUTURE
As an ESL educator, published nonfiction and children’s author, and curriculum designer, I hold a deep commitment to literary and content-based language instruction for young learners. My students are primarily ages 8 to 15 and are working not just to learn English, but to learn how to operate in English across academic contexts that demand precision, nuance, and sustained reasoning. That distinction matters enormously to me.
NOTHING ABOUT ME WITHOUT ME
The gap between conversational English and academic language proficiency is real, and bridging it requires more than generic vocabulary lists. It requires carefully scaffolded encounters with authentic texts, strategic use of media — including film alongside literature to develop comparative and critical literacy skills — and a teacher who knows what each student is actually reaching for.
Student Journaling Just Got a Whole Lot Easier with My Newest App!
Imagine an app that gives your ESL learner a complete 7‑day guided journaling experience—built around a single theme, with a new vocabulary word each day, a short story, comprehension questions, and a reflective writing prompt.
And imagine
that all you need to provide are the weekly theme and seven vocabulary words.
You don’t have to imagine it anymore. That app now exists.
Allow me to introduce my newest smart tool on the Base 44 website, created specifically with instructors like you in mind.
In just minutes,
you can generate a full week of ready‑to‑download journal pages for your student.
As we all know, English grammar becomes clearer through consistent practice.
What better way to build confidence and fluency than through daily guided journaling—structured, predictable, and academically focused?
Short on time?
No problem. Pre‑made journaling themes are available, each offering a complete week of content.
So why wait?
The app is free. Click below to design your next ESL Guided Journaling Experience and watch your student’s confidence grow as their academic voice strengthens week by week.
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ESL in Literature
ESL Power Point Lesson Presentations & Other Materials Designed to Strengthen Language and Spark Imagination
WONDER
Wonder is a story that invites students to look beyond appearances and understand the impact of kindness. These lessons help learners explore empathy, identity, friendship, and the courage it takes to be yourself.
CEFR LEVEL: B1
Upper‑elementary ESL learners, middle‑school ESL, or any student who can read short paragraphs independently and infer meaning from context.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a playful, imaginative story that invites students to explore character choices, consequences, and the importance of honesty and kindness.
CEFR Level: A2-B1
A2 learners who enjoy fantasy and can handle new vocabulary with support, or B1 learners who are ready for more descriptive language and character‑driven themes.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
The story encourages learners to infer meaning, follow multi‑layered plots, and engage in thoughtful discussion—making it an excellent text for strengthening higher‑level English skills while keeping students excited and invested in the reading experience.
CEFR Level: B2
Upper‑intermediate ESL learners who can read longer passages independently, infer meaning from context, and handle descriptive or figurative language. Ideal for B2 students, or advanced B1 learners who are motivated and familiar with the Harry Potter universe.
To Kill a Mockingbird
Invites learners to explore themes of justice, empathy, and moral courage. Its accessible language and powerful storytelling encourage students to infer meaning, analyze character motivation, and engage in thoughtful discussion—making it an excellent text for strengthening higher‑level English skills while keeping learners deeply invested in the reading experience.
CEFR Level: B2
Ideal for upper‑intermediate ESL learners who can read longer passages independently, infer meaning from context, and discuss complex social and emotional themes. Suitable for B2 students or advanced B1 learners ready to explore figurative language and moral reasoning in literature.
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*FEATURED CONTENT FOR EDUCATION, TEACHING, & LEARNING*
Teachers often have to look at every angle to understand how students truly grasp material. It’s not enough to think inside the box or even outside of it — if everyone is focused on the box, become the box. Only then can you see every side of learning potential.
Transfer Literature into Live Language.
Save Time Planning Your Next ESL Literature Lesson
Finally, there's an app designed to support teachers who want high‑quality, customized materials without the extra workload.
SAY GOODBYE TO GENERIC LITERATURE WORKSHEETS!
Designing literature worksheets for ESL learners just got a whole lot easier. With my new app, you can instantly generate teaching materials—tailored to your student’s level and the text you’re teaching.
Enter the Title of the Book
Pick a book, any book and just enter the title. If you want to get very specific, you can even place the chapter you want to teach after the title.
Student CEFR Level
From a menu choose which CEFR level best describes your student(s). The lesson will generate within the limits of the level you set.
Theme
Choose the theme you would like to explore from a drop -down menu of options to choose from.
Student(s) Age
From the drop down menu you can choose the appropriate age that the lesson should be suited to. You can even set it for adult learners.
Set Time of Lesson
You can choose the time frame the lesson plan should accommodate. 45 minutes, 60 minutes, or 90 minutes. Yes, it is that specific.
Choose the Package
Do you need the student lesson with worksheets or the teacher plan with answer keys and notes. Perhaps you need both. Choose the package to download and BAM! You've got a lesson plan with worksheets ready to teach.
I Forgot to Mention One More Thing! The App is 100% Free to Use.
Create and Download as Many Literature Plans as You Like:
Absolutely FREE!!!!
“Teaching is not the act of delivering knowledge — it’s the art of discovering who a student is, and shaping the path so they can walk forward with confidence.”
Teacher Janet
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