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Differentiating for ELLsMay 23, 2014
Presenter: Rachel Zalocha, ESL Teacher
Objectives
• Explain how CAN DO Descriptors will inform differentiation of instruction.
• Define Academic Language.• List the 5 WIDA standards and the 4 language
domains. www.wida.us
Objectives
• Explain the formula for an MPI and how an MPI strand is created.
• Explain the differences in performance in the four language domains of ELLs as they progress from Level 1 to 5.
• Analyze the language demands (vocabulary, sentence structure, discourse complexity) of a text.
• Write a performance indicator strand for one lesson.
Levels of English Language Proficiency
EMERGING
Every ELL Deserves Exceptionally Brilliant Resources.
ELD and State Content StandardsELD StandardsAcademic Language Proficiency
• Language-based• Reflective of the varying
stages of second language acquisition
• Representative of social and academic language contexts
• Tied to a state’s English language development standards (WIDA)
State Content StandardsAcademic Achievement
• Content-based• Reflective of conceptual
development• Representative of the
school’s academic curriculum
• Tied to a state’s academic content standards and Common Core Curriculum Standards
Academic Language in Context
Language of Mathematics
Foundation of home and community language and cultural factors
Language of Science
Language of Social Studies
Language of Reading, Writing &
CommunicatingGeneral academic language for
knowing, thinking, reading, writing, visualizing
Adapted from Zwiers (2008)
World LanguagesLanguage of
the ArtsLanguage of Health and P.E
WIDA’s 5 ELD Standards
Standard 1 ELLs communicate for Social and Instructional purposes within the school setting.
Standard 2 ELLs communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Language Arts.
Standard 3 ELLs communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Mathematics.
Standard 4 ELLs communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Science.
Standard 5 ELLs communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Social Studies.
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Process, understand, interpret and evaluate spoken language in a variety of situations
Process, understand, interpret and evaluate written language, symbols and text with understanding and fluency
Engage in written communication in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes and audiences
Engage in oral communication in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes and audiences
Language Domains
WIDA Consortium / CAL / Metritech
Interaction of Performance Level Definitions and ELLs’ Abilities
Language Proficiency (Performance Level Descriptions)
1 Entering
2 Emerging
3 Developing
4 Expanding
5 Bridging
PIs
L 1
L 2
L 3
L4
L 5Linguistic
ComplexityVocabulary
UsageLanguage Control
Elements of Model Performance Indicators
The Model Performance Indicator (MPI) is a single cell within the standards matrix that is descriptive to a specific english language development for a language domain.
• Language function: describes how students use language to demonstrate their proficiency
• Content stem/example topic: specifies context for language instruction; derived from state content standards
• Support: sensory, graphic, or interactive resources embedded in instruction and assessment that help students construct meaning from language and content
Model Performance Indicator (MPIs) Formula
Verb +++ Verbs +
Content Stem from state standards +
Scaffolding
12
Language + Function
Content Stem +
Support
GRADE 8
ELD STANDARD 4 - The Language of Science EXAMPLE TOPIC: Forms of energy
Organization of MPIs within the 2012 Standards
STRAND
MPI
WIDA Consortium
A Model Performance IndicatorGrade Level Cluster: 1-2English Language Proficiency Standard 4: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of SCIENCE.Domain: Speaking
WIDA Consortium
The Model Performance IndicatorLanguage Function
WIDA Consortium
The Model Performance IndicatorContent Stem
WIDA Consortium
The Model Performance IndicatorSupport or Strategy
Elements of a Model Performance Indicator (MPI)
Language FunctionsListenPointMatchLocateSelectSortRespondIdentifyDraw/illustrateCircleName
RecallRetellDefineExplainSummarizeRole-playCompare/contrastDiscussExpressRepeatCopyTraceDefine
AnalyzeInterpretJustify/DefendElaborateCritiqueExplainNarrateConcludeConvinceReflectResolveInferCompose SynthesizeHypothesize
Support or Strategy
• May be visual, graphic, or interactive• Are based on the concept of scaffolding new
language and concepts• May include use of language other than
English• Are appropriate for instruction or assessment
Examples of Sensory, Graphic and Interactive Supports
Sensory Supports Graphic Supports Interactive Supports
•Real-life objects (realia) •Manipulatives •Pictures and Photographs•Illustrations, diagrams, and drawings•Magazine and Newspapers•Physical activities•Videos and Films•Broadcasts•Models and Figures
•Charts•Graphic Organizers•Tables•Graphs•Timelines•Number Lines
•In pairs or partners•In triads or small groups•In a whole group•Using cooperative group structures•With the Internet (Websites) or software programs•In the native language•With mentors
Specific Examples of Sensory SupportsSupports related to the language of Language Arts
Supports related to the language of Mathematics
Supports related to the language of Science
Supports related to the language of Social Students
•Illustrated word/phrase walls•Felt or magnetic figures of story elements •Sequence blocks•Environmental print•Posters or displays•Bulletin boards•Photograph•Cartoons•Audio books•Songs/Chants
•Blocks/Cubes•Clocks, sundials and other timekeepers•Number lines•Models of geometric figures•Calculators•Protractors•Rulers, yard/meter sticks•Geoboards•Counters•Compasses•Calendars•Coins
•Scientific instruments•Measurement tools•Physical models•Natural models•Actual substances, organisms or objects of investigation•Posters/Illustrations of processes or cycles
•Maps•Globes•Atlases•Compasses•Timelines•Multicultural artifacts•Aria and satellite photographs•Video clips
Transforming an MPI strand
• select an MPI from the WIDA® ELP Standards and Resource Guide
• identify and transform the language domain• identify the language function and transform
it• identify and transform the topic• identify and transform the supports
Reflection
• Were the objectives covered?• How can we (the ESL staff) better support
you?