K-8th grade Designated ELD Lessons aligned with language proficiency levels across Grade Levels by Juanita Esquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j A comprehensive collection of designated ELD lesson ideas aligned with CA ELD standards, organized by language proficiency levels en-us 2025-05-20 21:04:09 UTC 2025-06-02 15:55:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/png/1f600.png K-2 Interactive Vocabulary Building jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892793
Lesson: Students use realia and picture cards to learn basic vocabulary through TPR (Total Physical Response). Start with common classroom objects and daily routines. Students respond physically to verbal commands while learning new words.

Activity: Create a morning routine chart where students match pictures with simple phrases, practicing both receptive and expressive language skills.]]> 2025-05-20 21:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892793 3-5 Story Retelling with Picture Support jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892813
Lesson: Using wordless picture books, students practice retelling stories using basic sentence frames and sequential words (first, then, next, finally). Incorporate hand gestures and drawings to support comprehension.

Activity: Students create a simple storyboard of 4-6 panels to retell a familiar story using provided sentence frames.]]> 2025-05-20 21:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892813 6-8th grade Basic Academic Vocabulary jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892814
Lesson: Introduce key academic vocabulary through visual aids and cognates. Create word walls with pictures, definitions, and translations. Students practice using new terms in simple sentences.

Activity: Academic vocabulary scavenger hunt using pictures and simple definitions.]]> 2025-05-20 21:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892814 K-2 Collaborative Conversations jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892817
Lesson: Students engage in structured pair conversations using sentence frames to discuss familiar topics. Incorporate think-pair-share activities with visual supports.

Activity: 'Show and Tell' presentations using provided language frames: 'This is my _____. It is _____. I like it because _____.']]> 2025-05-20 21:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892817 3-5 Text Analysis and Discussion jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892818
Lesson: Students analyze grade-level texts using graphic organizers to identify main ideas and supporting details. Practice using connecting words to explain their thinking.

Activity: Create a cause-and-effect chart for a science text, using sentence frames to explain relationships.]]> 2025-05-20 21:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892818 6-8th grade Academic Writing Development jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892833
Lesson: Guide students in writing paragraph-length responses using academic language and text evidence. Introduce writing templates and transition words.

Activity: Write a structured paragraph explaining a scientific process using provided academic vocabulary and transition words.]]> 2025-05-20 21:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892833 K-2 Language Analysis jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892838
Lesson: Students learn to expand basic sentences by adding descriptive words and phrases. Practice combining sentences using connecting words.

Activity: Create detailed descriptions of classroom objects or pictures using expanded sentences and varied vocabulary.]]> 2025-05-20 21:04:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892838 3-5 Cross-Disciplinary Projects jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892850
Lesson: Students create content-based projects that require synthesis of information from multiple sources. Practice summarizing and presenting findings.

Activity: Research and create a digital presentation about a historical figure using academic language and complex sentence structures.]]> 2025-05-20 21:04:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892850 6-8th grade Academic Discourse jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892851
Lesson: Students engage in formal academic discussions and debates using appropriate register and specialized vocabulary. Practice supporting arguments with evidence.

Activity: Structured academic debate on a current events topic using academic language and citing textual evidence.]]> 2025-05-20 21:04:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892851 ELD Standards Framework jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892872 2025-05-20 21:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892872 Assessment Strategies jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892873 - Observation protocols
- Language development checklists
- Performance rubrics
- Student self-assessment forms]]> 2025-05-20 21:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892873 Parent Communication jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892874 2025-05-20 21:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/du1ma8fqp438p49j/wish/3459892874