Examples from Advancing Academic Language for All (paired with Word Generation)
Original Word Generation— Catherine Snow 1—English L/A teachers introduces the issue, teaches the 4 words and reads and discusses. Kids have a word log to write the forms and meanings. Each day they add to the log as the forms change by subject. Day 2—Math—15 minutes story problem with same issue and words. Day 3-Social Studies—they have an activity such as debate with the words Day 4 Science—experiment on the issue. Day 5 -English students do a short writing assignment—so can focus on descriptive or persuasive
Word Generation VOCAB Weekly Topics LEARNING VOCAB FOR CRITICAL THINKING— READING FOR SKILLS IN CITIZENSHIP SCIENCE AND MATH
VOCAB repeated every day in context.
MATH
SOCIAL STUDIES
SCIENCE
WRITING
Examples from Advancing Academic Language for All (paired with Word Generation)
Common Core State Standards - English & Language Arts goal to provide “a literacy-rich school environment where students are immersed in a variety of language experiences.” Academic Vocabulary and Language applied appropriately in English, math, science and social studies content areas!
Background information Word Generation is more informal text and easier readability. This addition scaffolds for kind of text would encounter if research more on topic. More familiar with social, cultural, political references likely to encounter in texts and tests Could be used for advanced students.
Perspectives + Evidence Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects emphasize the need for students to be able to cite several pieces of textual evidence to support claims when writing arguments and participating in class discussions.
Helps students begin to develop arguments and counter arguments. Sometimes use graphics to obtain the different perspectives
Annotations/ Close Reading Tie to Comprehension AND Writing Skills … Teacher tips for close reading!! Nominalization Predictable patterns Formal diction Hedging…
Signal words that indicate the opposite meaning
Word choice
Comparison of informal and academic text
Word choice to create tone
Indicators of multiple views
EXTRA Vocab enrichment Determine and clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade- level content. + Affixes + Cognates + Use of reference materials
Expand use of affixes
Oral Discourse (Prep for Writing the ‘Take A Stand’ Essay!) ACADEMIC TALK ! -Pairs or small groups -Academic register -Language functions compare/contrast evaluation -Elaboration -Build on other’s ideas -Oral practice=better participation in debate AND writing models
Informal and formal discourse
Interviews+
Did we say prompts provided!
Organizers to reinforce concept of balanced writing!
WOW-- Spanish versions for ESL students or world language teacher
Possibilities… Use the discussion builder with ESL one day ahead of class discussion to increase their participation in class discussion
Curriculum experts….. We do/ do not recommend Word Generation/ Advancing Academic Language for All for _______because____________. Before we share—check your sentence— did you use research or best practice to defend your response?