Chapter 10: Content-Area Instruction by Kimberly Ruckle https://padlet.com/kruckle23s/zr05wq0o4w0o9vy0 en-us 2023-02-28 19:34:14 UTC 2026-03-16 03:06:24 UTC hello@padlet.com Language Objectives kruckle23s https://padlet.com/kruckle23s/zr05wq0o4w0o9vy0/wish/2498556999 Need to be differentiated to fit the needs of all ELL levels.
They help focus the instruction on the language of the content area.]]> 2023-02-28 20:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kruckle23s/zr05wq0o4w0o9vy0/wish/2498556999 English Language Proficiency Standards kruckle23s https://padlet.com/kruckle23s/zr05wq0o4w0o9vy0/wish/2498557544 They guide language development and academic instruction.
They also can show descriptions and examples of behaviors that ELLs will show at different levels of proficiency.
They are designed to help ELLs communicate and engage in all content areas (math, science, social studies).]]> 2023-02-28 20:07:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kruckle23s/zr05wq0o4w0o9vy0/wish/2498557544 Modifying Materials kruckle23s https://padlet.com/kruckle23s/zr05wq0o4w0o9vy0/wish/2498557669 Making grade level instructional materials accessible.
Different ways: outline, use graphic organizers, rewrite texts, and read aloud.
Teacher guides include suggestions that are not always efficient.

]]> 2023-02-28 20:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kruckle23s/zr05wq0o4w0o9vy0/wish/2498557669 Thematic Teaching kruckle23s https://padlet.com/kruckle23s/zr05wq0o4w0o9vy0/wish/2498558448 Select a theme that can be taught across all content areas.
Builds on students' prior knowledge.
Students will understand more when they are using the same vocabulary in all instruction.]]> 2023-02-28 20:08:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kruckle23s/zr05wq0o4w0o9vy0/wish/2498558448 Using Literature kruckle23s https://padlet.com/kruckle23s/zr05wq0o4w0o9vy0/wish/2498559165 Teachers can find other books that are more accessible to ELLs.
Try not to use lower level textbooks as it makes ELLs believe they are less capable.
Some curriculum are incorporating supplemental books to help scaffold for ELL students.

]]> 2023-02-28 20:08:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kruckle23s/zr05wq0o4w0o9vy0/wish/2498559165 Integrating Students' Cultures kruckle23s https://padlet.com/kruckle23s/zr05wq0o4w0o9vy0/wish/2498559527 Go beyond surface level (food, clothing, and holidays).
Incorporate the reality of student lives and their diverse communities.

]]> 2023-02-28 20:09:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kruckle23s/zr05wq0o4w0o9vy0/wish/2498559527 Assessing kruckle23s https://padlet.com/kruckle23s/zr05wq0o4w0o9vy0/wish/2498560487 Measure students' knowledge of content knowledge instead of language.
Simplified answer sheets.
Mirror activities students do during lessons.
Teachers should use ongoing alternative and authentic assessments, not just formal ones to make sure there are multiple measures of student learning.]]> 2023-02-28 20:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kruckle23s/zr05wq0o4w0o9vy0/wish/2498560487 Video Review kruckle23s https://padlet.com/kruckle23s/zr05wq0o4w0o9vy0/wish/2498561440 ELLs Belong To All of Us-
Seeing the teachers collaborate around lesson planning a Science concept was inspiring. The concept of pre-teaching the vocabulary and connecting it to their prior knowledge of a 'straw' was great and as they said, can benefit not only the ELLs but the whole class as well. Also discussing the prior grade's instruction was a perfect example of vertical planning and helps a lot when figuring out students' prior knowledge.]]> 2023-02-28 20:11:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kruckle23s/zr05wq0o4w0o9vy0/wish/2498561440