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English Language Development

ELD Department

ELD Department

The goal of the Language Arts Department is to teach students the four disciplines of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Our purpose is to inspire effective communicators and to instill a love for literature.
Amy Fitzgerald - 6th-7th Grade
 
Rudolph Ramos - 7th-8th Grade
 
Ashley Madrigal - English Learner Specialist
ashley_madrigal@pvusd.net
Resources

Resources

English 3D
English 3D® is an explicit and interactive  designed by Dr. Kate Kinsella. English 3D enables multilingual learners in grades K–12 to rapidly acquire the language skills necessary for academic success.
 
Other Resources:
  • NewsELA: Choose articles to read, answer questions, and write about. newsela.com
 
  • BrainPop: Educational videos and games on a wide variety of topics. Parents need to sign up for a free account
 
  • Common Lit: Free collection of bilingual fiction and nonfiction passages for 3rd-12th grade students. Students can create a free account and filter the collection by grade and genre.
 
  • Duolingo: free app to use to learn a new language