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Teaching ESL students comes with unique opportunities, as beginning learners are building the skills to understand and use a new language. Supporting them through this process can be incredibly rewarding, especially as you see their confidence and abilities grow. These 12 easy-to-read English news articles for ESL students are short, engaging, and full of opportunities to practice and strengthen language skills.
Teacher and Authors:
Krista Nido
K-2 Teacher
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Chief Product Officer,
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A rainbow-colored fish discovered off the coast of the Maldives is a newly identified species. Students describe the fish using simple English adjectives and create their own rainbow-colored species for a fun activity.
This article explains how dogs evolved from wild wolves into household pets. Students can create a timeline of canine evolution. They can also explore cause-and-effect by discussing how humans may have influenced the changes.
Rising temperatures are causing some schools to send students home. This article helps students learn about climate change and its effects on daily life. Teachers can discuss ways people adapt to hot weather.
Dolphins use unique whistles to recognize each other. Students can practice vocabulary related to sounds and communication. They can also imagine what it would be like if humans communicated with sounds like dolphins.
Scientists discovered a massive flying reptile fossil that lived millions of years ago. Students can learn about dinosaurs and prehistoric life. They can also practice descriptive writing and imagining what it was like when these animals lived.
Companies are designing cars that can drive on the moon. Students can explore ideas about space travel and technology. They can also imagine what it would be like to drive a car in space.
Young students helped release rescued turtles back into the wild. This story teaches about caring for animals and conservation. Students can write or talk about ways they can help protect animals in their communities.
Scientists are debating whether Pluto should be considered a planet. Students can compare ideas and discuss what makes a planet. This article is a good starting point for science and opinion activities.
Schools are switching to electric buses to reduce pollution. Students can learn about clean, renewable energy and how it affects the environment. Teachers can discuss the benefits of using electric vehicles.
A flamingo unexpectedly escaped from a zoo and was later spotted in Texas. Students can practice sequencing events by retelling the story. They can also creatively imagine what it would be like if they saw the flamingo themselves.
Researchers built small drones inspired by bats that use echolocation to “see” in darkness, smoke, or storms. These drones help in rescue missions others can’t enter. ESL students practice vocabulary and explain how drones help.
Zebra Mussels are rapidly spreading across the U.S., damaging lakes, rivers, and water systems. ESL students can learn vocabulary about nature and the environment and discuss why protecting native species matters.
