Quick, adaptable practice for K–12 English language learners
In a US school, one ELL teacher may support several grades, several proficiency levels and several content teachers in the same week. You need practice that is quick to make and easy to adapt down or up, without asking students to create yet another login.
What gets in your way
Multiple proficiency levels in one week
Generate a page from the same source and adjust the wording, vocabulary and number of exercises for each group by editing.
Content-area pages, not just grammar
Drop a page from a science or social studies text and turn it into a vocabulary block and short reading check for students who need language support.
Minimal student data
Students do not sign up and are not asked for a name or email. Answers stay in their browser. Check your district’s own rules for tools used with students.
How it works for you
- Drop the page students are reading in class.
- Ask for simple language and the key vocabulary.
- Edit down or up for each proficiency group.
- Share by link through your class site, LMS or QR code.
Good for
- Pre-teaching vocabulary before a content-area lesson
- Newcomer practice with very short pages
- Extra practice for students who miss push-in or pull-out time
- Family-friendly links for practice at home
Before you share a page
- Do not upload student work or anything with student names.
- Pick Two Activity does not assign WIDA levels. Use your own judgment about the right support for each student.
Frequently asked questions
Is it compliant with FERPA or COPPA?
We cannot give legal assurances for your district. By design, students have no accounts and we do not receive their answers, which keeps the student data we hold very small. Check with your district’s technology team before using any new tool with students.
Can I use it for newcomers?
Yes. Keep the source simple and edit the page down to a few short items with picture links you add yourself.