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(Academic language centers on delivery/ understanding of ideas/ messages through one or more language domains : listening, speaking, reading, or writing) It contains these consists 3 Dimensions:
1) Discourse: Linguistic complexity (length and variety, register (formality), organization, and cohesion of oral interaction or writing expressed in varied genres
"The analysis of discourse is typically concerned with the study of language in texts and conversation".
Yule, George. The Study of Language (p. 167). Cambridge University Press. Kindle Edition.
2) Sentences: The grammatical structures (syntax) that shape the meaning (semantics) of language in context.

"When we concentrate on the structure and ordering of components within a sentence, we are studying the syntax of a language. The word “syntax” comes originally from Greek and literally means “a putting together” or “arrangement.”

Yule, George. The Study of Language (p. 112). Cambridge University Press. Kindle Edition.

"Semantics is the study of the meaning of words, phrases and sentences."

Yule, George. The Study of Language (p. 129). Cambridge University Press. Kindle Edition.

3) Words & Expressions: General academic, specialized academic, and technical academic vocabulary, phrases and expressions that are associated with content- related topics or themes.

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English proficiency standards have played a key role in assessing students. ELL students have been grouped based on these standards to help teachers focus on their learning and achievement. Equity can be emphasized if the standards such as common core, A Framework for K-12 is are implemented for students to succeed and not fail. This can be done through differentiation and scaffolding.

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“Support for Instruction and assessment”
Scaffold language learning.
Kinds of instructional support; linguistic, graphic, sensory, and interactive.

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Fourth Point : Use Students' Home Languages as Resources. 

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Fourth Point : Use Students' Home Languages as Resources. 

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1. "Language learners must be exposed to and practice multiple and varied language functions throughout the school day."
Allow students to use their full linguistic repertoires as resources for learning, knowing, and communicating.

Strategies: provide translation, partnership with students who speak same home language...

2. "language functions are ways in which we use language or communicate for social and academic purposes, often to carry out an action."
Bilinguals learn language through their interaction with others.

Strategies: partner sharing, small group project...

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Do you agree with this statement? Why or Why not?

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"To be successful in school, all students must be able to process and interact in academic languaguage as they learn content".

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How would you put each point in your own words? How does the point apply/relate to your teaching?

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How would you put each point in your own words? How does the point apply/relate to your teaching?