Flexible groups will allow ELL learners to work with students who are proficient as well a those with different academic skills.
Use icebreakers to help students to learn about each other.
Each student should have a different role within the group such as leader, recorder, prober etc.
Students can use Think, Pair, Share to use more time to process the question, the language, or think of the language needed to convey the answer. By then discussing their answer with a partner and the class, students have the opportunity for increased interaction, and teachers can monitor comprehension. Teacher can pre teach vocabulary for ELL students.

5-step action plan to support Salvadoran and Ethiopian students (English Language Learners)