ESL Reading Stations | Informational Text, Cause & Effect, Vocabulary 6-8 Grades

$7.50

Looking for a structured, differentiated station system that helps middle school ESL students build reading skills and academic vocabulary while working independently?

This Technology Over Time ESL Reading Stations set uses informational text and cause-and-effect structures to develop reading comprehension and vocabulary and includes 10 ready-to-use language and literacy stations, each with three differentiated levels to support mixed-level ESL classrooms using consistent station routines in grades 6-8.

These stations are ideal for station rotations, literacy centers, small groups, or ongoing language practice throughout the year.

This station set is included in the Year-Long Stations Bundle

⭐ WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Step-by-step setup video (walks you through exactly how to implement)

  • Station folder labels for easy organization

  • 10 print-only ESL stations

  • Student handouts for all station

  • Teacher directions for every station

  • Answer keys included

Everything is ready to print and use — no extra planning required.

DIFFERENTIATED FOR ESL STUDENTS

Each station includes three differentiated levels so students at different language proficiency levels can work on the same skill using the same routine.

  • Level 1: More support and scaffolds

  • Level 2: Guided language practice

  • Level 3: Increased independence and language output

This makes it easy to manage mixed-level ESL classrooms without creating separate activities

10 ESL STATION TYPES

Students rotate through a variety of structured station activities, including:

  • Read & Reflect

  • Write & Respond

  • Speak It Out

  • Watch & Learn

  • Word Work

  • Grammar Fix

  • Sort & Match

  • Draw & Label

  • Compare & Connect

  • Organize & Arrange

Each station includes clear student directions and differentiated tasks

SKILLS & STANDARDS COVERED

  • Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening

  • Academic vocabulary

  • Grammar in context

  • Sentence development

  • Oral language practice

Aligned with commonly taught ESL and ELA language skills and supportive of frameworks such as WIDA and ELPS.

HOW TO USE

  1. Print the station materials

  2. Set up folders using the included labels

  3. Model expectations and routines

  4. Students rotate through stations independently

Use during whole-class rotations or small groups.

⭐ PERFECT FOR BACK TO SCHOOL

This set is designed to help you:

  • Establish station routines in Weeks 1–4

  • Build student independence early

  • Reduce behavior issues during rotations

  • Create predictable classroom systems

  • Save time during the busiest part of the year

Once routines are set, the stations can be reused all year long.

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Print only (no digital components)

  • Designed for middle school ESL / ELL classrooms

  • Stations are differentiated, but not tied to specific grade-level standards

✨ How You’ll Access Your Product

Once you purchase, you’ll receive a PDF download with a clickable link to a Google Folder. Inside the sheet, you’ll find organized links to each document. Everything is clearly labeled and easy to access—no searching or digging required! Any updates to the files will be made there. No need to re-download any of the documents from TPT.

Are You a Member?

If you’ve purchased—or plan to purchase—the ESL Teacher Membership, this product is already included as part of your membership benefits (dripped monthly). Please do not purchase this product separately if you're a member.

Would Rather Buy on TPT?

Buy on TPT

Looking for a structured, differentiated station system that helps middle school ESL students build reading skills and academic vocabulary while working independently?

This Technology Over Time ESL Reading Stations set uses informational text and cause-and-effect structures to develop reading comprehension and vocabulary and includes 10 ready-to-use language and literacy stations, each with three differentiated levels to support mixed-level ESL classrooms using consistent station routines in grades 6-8.

These stations are ideal for station rotations, literacy centers, small groups, or ongoing language practice throughout the year.

This station set is included in the Year-Long Stations Bundle

⭐ WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Step-by-step setup video (walks you through exactly how to implement)

  • Station folder labels for easy organization

  • 10 print-only ESL stations

  • Student handouts for all station

  • Teacher directions for every station

  • Answer keys included

Everything is ready to print and use — no extra planning required.

DIFFERENTIATED FOR ESL STUDENTS

Each station includes three differentiated levels so students at different language proficiency levels can work on the same skill using the same routine.

  • Level 1: More support and scaffolds

  • Level 2: Guided language practice

  • Level 3: Increased independence and language output

This makes it easy to manage mixed-level ESL classrooms without creating separate activities

10 ESL STATION TYPES

Students rotate through a variety of structured station activities, including:

  • Read & Reflect

  • Write & Respond

  • Speak It Out

  • Watch & Learn

  • Word Work

  • Grammar Fix

  • Sort & Match

  • Draw & Label

  • Compare & Connect

  • Organize & Arrange

Each station includes clear student directions and differentiated tasks

SKILLS & STANDARDS COVERED

  • Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening

  • Academic vocabulary

  • Grammar in context

  • Sentence development

  • Oral language practice

Aligned with commonly taught ESL and ELA language skills and supportive of frameworks such as WIDA and ELPS.

HOW TO USE

  1. Print the station materials

  2. Set up folders using the included labels

  3. Model expectations and routines

  4. Students rotate through stations independently

Use during whole-class rotations or small groups.

⭐ PERFECT FOR BACK TO SCHOOL

This set is designed to help you:

  • Establish station routines in Weeks 1–4

  • Build student independence early

  • Reduce behavior issues during rotations

  • Create predictable classroom systems

  • Save time during the busiest part of the year

Once routines are set, the stations can be reused all year long.

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Print only (no digital components)

  • Designed for middle school ESL / ELL classrooms

  • Stations are differentiated, but not tied to specific grade-level standards

✨ How You’ll Access Your Product

Once you purchase, you’ll receive a PDF download with a clickable link to a Google Folder. Inside the sheet, you’ll find organized links to each document. Everything is clearly labeled and easy to access—no searching or digging required! Any updates to the files will be made there. No need to re-download any of the documents from TPT.

Are You a Member?

If you’ve purchased—or plan to purchase—the ESL Teacher Membership, this product is already included as part of your membership benefits (dripped monthly). Please do not purchase this product separately if you're a member.

Would Rather Buy on TPT?

Buy on TPT