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I think the article encourages teachers to use more academic vocabulary during class and let children practice it even if they make mistakes saying the academic words out loud, students should be given the opportunity to express themselves without any interruption.
I agree that as an educator we should use more academic vocabulary and even in an informal assessments  there should be a rich vocabulary.
I also agree that ENL teachers focus on the common approach which is to master in academic vocabulary and grammar and this sometimes causes students to be afraid of speaking.
I believe that the article inspires teachers to model in class and not only say their class expectations, but also applying these goals in their own lessons, so students can come up with academic or textbook vocabulary, sentences, and grammar more naturally.

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Teachers may not even be aware that they're using academic language. This has become more apparent with further reading.

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Provide students with more language exposure outside of the small group of ELL’s. Immerse them in everyday language with their English native speaking peers.

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In order to ensure that there is alignment across our teaching practice when it comes to teaching our L2 to acquire a language, curriculum is needed aligned to WIDA standards

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helping all students understand academic language even though they may never have been exposed to it

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That students need more exposure to vocabulary and language in order to written and oral responses with sophisticated language

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It is important for ELLs to know when to use academic language and how to recognize it, especially when it pertains to exams and academic performance.

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Exposure to rich academic language can help build a base for ELL students

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The "average teacher". (What does that mean? )

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No one is a native speaker of academic language

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While students certainly should learn the language they use in every day conversation, it shouldn't be in lieu of academic language. Academic language helps to prepare them for real world work scenarios, where the colloquialisms of their every day language would not suffice.

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Students do need academic language to succeed since most schools are still focused on standardized testing.

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A reason students may struggle with academic language is because they do not hear it as often at home

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I agree that WIDA Standards are helpful for connecting standards and closing the gap of ELLs that struggle with language. I also agree that looking at the assessments can help teachers use content standards and scaffolding to help students with academic language.

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Academic language can be hard to teach to all learners, especially if students are not being exposed to the same type of language at home

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Strong emphasis on academic language discourages ELL’s from using oral language for fear of being corrected

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Academic language is difficult for all students not just ELL students.

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Agree-Academic language is challenging for all.  Especially ELLs.

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Agree-Academic language is challenging for all.  Especially ELLs.

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Teachers many times are so focused on the use of academic language when teachers should be focused on if students are grasping the conceptual skills in that subject

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Too much emphasis on academic language

Not enough exposure too everyday language in order to acquire a second

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Teachers might be ill-equipped to teach certain skills based on the study of one group of teachers.

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All students are struggling with language not just ELL

Not using the language enough at home/in primary grades

Students unprepared when content/academic language appears in testing settings

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All ELLs do not have the same issue with understanding academic language. Not all students have the same proficiency level and background knowledge.

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Assumption- No one is a speaker of academic language.  It is a skill that needs to be taught.

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Assumption- No one is a speaker of academic language.  It is a skill that needs to be taught.

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academic language is more powerful when taught in conjunction with experiences

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Understanding of academic language was not as important prior to Common Core.

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“I think the teacher is woeful underprepared for this” p. 2... in reference to teaching and implementing content/academic language

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Students learn academic language through exposure and expierence ELL or not

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"No one is a native speaker of academic language

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Language is crucial when it comes to meeting academic standards. 

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Language is crucial when it comes to meeting academic standards. 

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Agree

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Academic language is acquired through exposure & experience in various language types in all settings

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Just teaching Academic Language is not effective

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Academic Language is difficult for ALL learners, not just ELL's.