More than anything, the best books for ELL students are the ones that take a student-centered approach<\/a>. This means they encourage students to engage in active learning and work together to solve problems.\u00a0<\/p>\n The key to choosing books for this age group is to focus more on activities than actual content. ELL books should help your young students get more comfortable reading and using English, rather than drilling the technical details.<\/p>\n “Let\u2019s Go”\u00a0is a popular seven-level book series<\/strong> that\u2019s excellent for ELL students from kindergarten up to sixth\u00a0grade.<\/p>\n “Let\u2019s Go” takes a simplified approach to learning English, which is why it\u2019s perfect for young children. Instead of learning why specific grammar rules exist, students learn the right and wrong way of saying commonly used phrases<\/strong> and get question-and-answer practice.<\/p>\n “Let’s Go” also incorporates music and movement. This makes the books perfect for teaching English without overwhelming students.<\/p>\n If you want an effective ELL book to use in your elementary English class, this is a great option. Don’t forget to grab the accompanying workbook<\/a> for practice exercises!<\/p>\n “Our World” is National Geographic’s<\/strong> best-selling, seven-level series<\/strong> of English textbooks designed <\/span>for young learners.\u00a0<\/p>\n This dynamic resource features a rich blend of interactive activities, vibrant visuals and real-world contexts to foster language learning in an enjoyable manner.<\/p>\n The curriculum covers essential language skills while also emphasizing<\/strong> cultural awareness and global themes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n With its student-centered approach<\/strong>, the book encourages active participation, critical thinking and collaborative learning, making it an ideal tool for English teachers to create lively and immersive language lessons.\u00a0<\/p>\n It’s also available in British English<\/a>.<\/p>\n This is a comprehensive visual dictionary<\/strong> designed specifically for young learners of English. Featuring colorful illustrations and clear labels, the dictionary covers various content areas, such as science, math, social studies and everyday life topics.<\/p>\n It serves as an invaluable resource for English language learners, helping them expand their vocabulary, improve reading comprehension and gain a better understanding of the world around them.<\/p>\n Through engaging visuals and contextualized language<\/strong>, students can explore a wide range of subjects, making language learning a dynamic and enjoyable experience. There’s also an accompanying workbook<\/a> for structured practice.<\/p>\n Sometimes the best books for elementary ELL students aren\u2019t textbooks or English books at all, but rather exciting picture books.<\/p>\n After all, what child doesn\u2019t love looking at vivid underwater photos? “Oceans of the World in Color” intersperses these photos with facts about the ocean<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This book is excellent for a warm-up\u00a0or icebreaker activity<\/strong> that’ll capture the attention of your young learners. Be sure to ask a lot of questions as you flip through the pages!<\/p>\n This book also provides a nice opportunity for students to take turns reading aloud, as the pages with text are short and digestible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Mad Libs are fun, non-traditional books that’ll liven up any ELL elementary classroom. You may remember them from your childhood; there are stories with blanks left for nouns, adjectives and other words\u00a0to be filled in<\/strong>.<\/p>\n It’s a great way to boost your students’ vocabulary and get them more familiar with grammar and parts of speech, all while getting everyone laughing and encouraging creativity<\/strong> in the classroom.<\/p>\n Plus, since students draw upon their own English knowledge to fill in the story, you can\u00a0re-use the same Mad Libs books and pages for multiple lessons.<\/p>\n This is a classic children’s picture book<\/strong> that follows a young boy named Max who enters a wild and magical imaginary world inhabited by monstrous creatures known as the Wild Things.<\/p>\n Through this imaginative tale, English learners can explore vocabulary related to emotions, actions and nature<\/strong> while being drawn in by the story.\u00a0<\/p>\n The book’s repetitive and simple language<\/strong> also helps reinforce sentence structure and storytelling skills, making it an engaging and effective tool for language development.<\/p>\n Middle school students learn differently than their younger counterparts. They\u2019re at the age where they can think critically and be challenged to tackle problems with different perspectives. You want to make sure to choose ELL material that enables and encourages that.<\/p>\n Headway is a popular series of ELL books covering\u00a0a range of proficiency levels<\/strong>. It\u2019s structured in a similar format to the “Let\u2019s Go” series, except that the material in “Headway” feels a bit more mature.\u00a0<\/p>\n With “Headway” online<\/a>, you’ll have access to interactive\u00a0exercises, games and a “test builder” feature<\/strong>. This adds a helpful digital element to your lessons and reinforces learning.\u00a0<\/p>\n This series is a great choice for middle school ELL students who will benefit from learning material that strikes a balance between seriousness and fun.<\/p>\n This is a visually stunning adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s\u00a0dark fantasy tale<\/strong>, brought to life by P. Craig Russell’s remarkable illustrations.<\/p>\n The graphic novel follows Coraline Jones, a spirited young girl who discovers a mysterious door leading to an alternate world.\u00a0<\/p>\n The graphic novel serves as an engaging English teaching tool, allowing students to explore\u00a0descriptive language, character development and dialogue<\/strong>\u00a0while honing their reading comprehension and storytelling abilities in an imaginative and captivating context.<\/p>\n Here’s another easy-to-read graphic novel. It was a #1 New York Times<\/span> bestseller<\/strong> and won the Eisner Award\u00a0for\u00a0Best Publication for Teens in 2011.<\/p>\n The book tells a heartwarming and relatable<\/strong> coming-of-age story<\/strong> that captures the challenges and triumphs of middle school life. It follows the author’s real-life experiences as she navigates through orthodontic mishaps, friendship dynamics and boy troubles.<\/p>\n Through expressive illustrations and engaging dialogue<\/strong>, the book addresses themes of resilience, self-acceptance and finding one’s identity.<\/p>\n The relatable characters and compelling storyline make it an excellent resource to spark discussions and creative activities in the classroom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Using literature to teach ELL students<\/a> is a great way to keep your students engaged and thinking critically, provided the English level isn’t too difficult.<\/p>\n This book is particularly interesting, as it touches on life in an Ethiopian village and deals with problem-solving, conflict resolution and personal growth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n It’s an excellent book to pair with writing or speaking activities in a lesson designed around exploring a different culture.\u00a0<\/p>\n This fictional book is perfect for middle school ELL students who can likely relate to the plot. It’s a great tool and discussion starter for pertinent issues that confront most middle schoolers such as bullying, friendship and empathy<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n The book uses relatively simple language<\/strong> and can help your students understand a variety of grammar concepts while building their vocabulary.<\/p>\n You can have your students take turns reading out loud, assign sections for homework or play the audiobook version in class<\/strong> to practice listening skills.<\/p>\n Now that your students are at an age where they can appreciate complex stories, have them read the instant young adult classic trilogy<\/strong> “The Hunger Games.”<\/p>\n The series is centered on young characters, and the plot is easy to follow but also involves some complex themes<\/strong> to grapple with, all of which helps to draw budding readers in.\u00a0<\/p>\n You can read this trilogy together as a class, or assign individual books or chapters for independent reading.<\/p>\n Choosing the right material for high school ELL students is tough. You want to find resources that’ll set them up for success, but keep the elements that make learning English fun and enjoyable.<\/p>\n Commonly referred to as “EDGE Reading,” this book series takes a multidisciplinary approach<\/strong> to learning English.<\/p>\n Rather than a straightforward language textbook, think of “EDGE” as an educational book designed specifically for English learners.<\/p>\n Every chapter is filled with quality photographs and interesting articles<\/strong> that you can easily use to help build a top-notch English lesson.<\/p>\n Plus, the “EDGE” series includes tons of helpful\u00a0support packs and additional materials for teachers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Your junior and senior classes<\/strong> will love “face2face” because of the way it approaches ELL education.<\/p>\n The content is trendy, witty and most importantly, up to date\u2014that means no articles talking about irrelevant singers from the ’90s and early 2000s!<\/p>\n Each “face2face” level includes about 80 hours of core teaching material<\/strong>, plus additional ideas in the supplementary teacher’s book and practice exercises in the workbook.\u00a0<\/p>\n There’s also a CD with practice activities, recording capabilities and customizable tests<\/strong>, among other features.<\/p>\n This book is great for conversation practice with intermediate or advanced students<\/strong>.<\/p>\n It has over 1,000 conversation questions<\/span> covering 100 different topics<\/strong> such as culture, technology, ethics and more. And you can easily photocopy or scan the pages to make handouts.<\/span><\/p>\n You can use it for quick warm-up conversations or build a whole discussion-based lesson around some of the questions.<\/p>\n At this age, it’s important to help students get past their fear of speaking and build their comfort and confidence using the language. This book is a great tool for encouraging meaningful discussions and debates<\/strong> on topics they’ll likely discuss in real life.<\/p>\n This graphic novel will likely resonate with students who are living in or planning to move to an English-speaking country. It tells the autobiographical story<\/strong> of the author’s journey from South Korea to the United States.<\/p>\n Through captivating illustrations and poignant storytelling<\/strong>, Ha shares her experience as a teenage immigrant, navigating the challenges of adapting to a new culture and language.<\/p>\n The visual nature of the graphic novel enables students to engage with the story and context more easily, improving their reading comprehension and vocabulary. The book also offers valuable discussion points<\/strong> around identity, belonging and resilience.<\/p>\n There are many ELL books that focus on grammar and vocabulary, but great books for practicing real-life conversation skills<\/strong> are harder to find.<\/span><\/p>\n This book is just that\u2014it follows the story of two friends who come across some valuable paintings in an antique market while visiting London. With plenty of enticing drama and dialogue<\/strong>, your students can act out the conversations and improve their speaking skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The book provides an immersive experience<\/strong> that will help prepare your students to handle everyday scenarios such as ordering at a caf\u00e9 or browsing a shop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If your students are at an intermediate level, you can opt for “101 Conversations in Intermediate English.”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n This is a compelling and emotionally charged young adult novel<\/strong> that follows the life of Castle “Ghost” Cranshaw, a young boy with a troubled past and a natural talent for speed. The story follows his journey to earn his place on the track team.<\/span><\/p>\n The novel’s accessible language and relatable characters<\/strong> make it an enjoyable read for English learners. It allows students to develop vocabulary, comprehension and critical thinking skills while connecting to the characters’ experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n This novel is ideal for 9th or 10th-grade ELL students<\/strong>\u00a0or for weaker English learners in 11th grade. <\/span><\/p>\n Getting your hands on groundbreaking ELL books for students is only half the battle. You still need to present them\u00a0in a way that students will appreciate. Here are some things to remember to help you get the most from your ELL books:<\/p>\nELL Books for Elementary School Students<\/h2>\n
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1. “Let\u2019s Go” Series<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"our-world-1-bookcover\"](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/1\/our-world-1-bookcover.jpg\")
2. “Our World” Series<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n![\"oxford-picture-dictionary-for-kids\"](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/1\/oxford-picture-dictionary-for-kids.jpg\")
3. “Oxford Picture Dictionary: Content Areas for Kids”<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"oceans-of-the-world-bookcover\"](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/1\/oceans-of-the-world-bookcover.jpg\")
4. “Oceans of the World in Color”<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"mad-libs-junior-bookcover\"](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/1\/mad-libs-junior-bookcover.jpg\")
5. “Super Silly Mad Libs Junior”<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"where-the-wild-things-are-bookcover\"](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/1\/where-the-wild-things-are-bookcover.jpg\")
6. “Where the Wild Things Are”<\/a> by\u00a0Maurice Sendak<\/span><\/h3>\nELL Books for Middle School Students<\/h2>\n
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7. “Headway” Series<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"coraline-bookcover\"](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/1\/coraline-bookcover.jpg\")
8. “Coraline: The Graphic Novel”<\/a>\u00a0by\u00a0Neil Gaiman\u00a0<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/1\/smile-bookcover.jpg\")
10. “Smile: A Graphic Novel”<\/a> by\u00a0Raina Telgemeier<\/h3>\n![\"fire-on-the-mountain-bookcover\"](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/1\/fire-on-the-mountain-bookcover-1.jpg\")
9. “Fire on the Mountain”<\/a> by\u00a0Jane Kurtz\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n10. “Wonder”<\/a> by R.J. Palacio<\/strong>
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11. “The Hunger Games”<\/a> by\u00a0Suzanne Collins<\/h3>\nELL Books for High School Students<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>13. “Hampton-Brown EDGE” Series<\/a><\/h3>\n14. “face2face” Series<\/a>
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15. “1,000 Conversation Questions”<\/span><\/a> by\u00a0Larry W Pitts\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n![\"almost-American-girl-bookcover\"](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/1\/almost-American-girl-bookcover.jpg\")
16. “Almost American Girl”<\/a> by Robin Ha<\/h3>\n![\"101-conversations-in-simple-English\"](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/1\/101-conversations-in-simple-English.jpeg\")
17. “<\/a>101 Conversations in Simple English”<\/a> by\u00a0Olly Richards\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n![\"ghost-bookcover\"](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/1\/ghost-bookcover.jpg\")
18. “Ghost”<\/a> by Jason Reynolds<\/h3>\nTips for Teaching with ELL Books<\/h2>\n
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