Understanding Language:Language, Literacy, and Learning in the Content

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An example of student engagement for students of all levels

A project of the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University

Utilizing PD from Antonetti’s Student Engagement, Thoughtful Ed. , Understanding Language, & Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners

Recommendation 1Teach a set of academic vocabulary words intensively across several days using a variety of instructional activities.

Recommendation 2Integrate oral and written English language instruction into content-area teaching.

Recommendation 3Provide regular, structured opportunities to develop written language skills.

3 Moments in a Lesson• Preparing the Learner

Era Envelopes Background Reading Viewing with a Focus Photos Carousel Photograph Response Wordle

• Interacting with the Text Close Reading Reading in Four Voices Literary Devices Dyad Wordle Part II Dedicate Matrix

• Extending Understanding In Your Own Words Vocabulary Review Jigsaw

3 Moments in a Lesson

• Preparing the Learner

Photo Response Vocabulary Graphic Organizer Centers to promote classroom talk

• Habitats Vocabulary Book• Reading for Meaning Activity• Find the Habitat• Song-A Habitat is a Wonderful Place• QR Code Habitat Facts

3 Moments in a Lesson

• Interacting with the Text

PowerPoint Facts Books on each Habitat Think Pair Share Habitat Animal Flipbook

3 Moments in a Lesson

• Extending Understanding

Habitat Choice Board• Habitat Game• Create Your Own Habitat• Write a Habitat Song• Art Project-Mobile• Art Project-Pop Up Displays• Drama• Create a Book• Stop Motion• Habitat for Sale

Further Information

• Check out the Understanding Language classroom on my webpage

LoriAnn Martin-ESL Teacher Lost River Elementary

Or an example of a 2nd Grade Science Unit utilizing the concepts of 3 moments in a lesson from the Understanding Language training.

2nd Grade Habitat Unit