10 effective strategies to help middle school ESL students succeed in TELPAS and other language tests. From daily prompts to digital activities, these tips will boost their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Start now to give your students the confidence they need to pass the test and exit the ESL program. These practical, classroom-ready ideas will help your students reach their full potential.

If you're teaching ESL to middle schoolers, you know how important it is to make learning fun and engaging. That's why projects are such a great idea. They give students a chance to use their English skills in a real-world setting, while also exploring their interests and learning about different cultures. Here are a few project ideas that have worked well for me in the past. Each of these can be used in any multi-level class including those with different levels of English proficiency. I’ve used them in my 6th-grade multicultural studies class as well as my high school ESL classes.