Reading/Writing Resources

WebsiteDescription
AwesomeStories.com

More than 5,000 stories on a variety of topics including STEM and language arts, with accompanying teaching materials. (Best for intermediate to advanced learners).

BusyTeacher.org – Editing By PrimaryLeap

Edit existing sentences for spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

BusyTeacher.org – Punctuation Crossword Puzzle By Belinda

Fun way to introduce the different types of punctuation.

BusyTeacher.org – Writing Based on a Model By Ursula Viessa

Worksheet scaffolds student’s writing by working from a model and ultimately, asking student to produce his/her own writing.

Dave’s ESL Cafe

Great place to brush up on grammar constructions and rationale.

Lesson Idea: Pair with downloadable worksheets from azargrammar.com.

ESLGold.com – Writing Prompts

Collection of interesting writing prompts “Describe…/What would you do if…/Tell me how to…, etc.”

Library Book Suggestions for ESOL Students

ESOL book suggestions by level compiled by Librarian and LitNet tutor Vicky Cooper.

Stickyball.net – Writing Lessons

Broad collection of ready-made writing lessons for beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners.

ThePunctuationGuide.com

A comprehensive guide to American punctuation.

Tower of English

Find and link to other tutors around the U.S.