We have referenced and recommended Larry Ferlazzo quite a few times already on this blog, but there is a reason for that. Larry has worked with ELL Newcomer students for years, and in particular, with teenagers. His entire website is full of information, advice, and recommendations on working with ELL students.
Larry has spent time creating a section on his blog titled “Best Thematic Lists for Newcomer ELLs”. I like this site because when we work with ELL students, we spend time building their vocabulary thematically. His page is organized into themes, so that you can select which one you are currently working on with your students (i.e. jobs, feelings, animals, health, school, etc) and it will take you to several links to games, activities, and ideas on how to build that vocabulary with your students. Some of these activities can be used by students independently or can be incorporated into the classroom.