Academic Language For ALL! www.myhaikuclass.com/delacy/hannahdelacypresentations Hannah De Lacy Lakeside Middle 7th Gr Math Teacher EL Facilitator hdelacy@valverde.edu CABE Regional Riverside 2015

Presentation Agenda Introductions BICS/CALP Academic vs. social register activity Academic Language Scripts Videos/Samples Recommendations

BICS vs. CALP BICS Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills CALP Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency In the hallway With friends With a boss In a classroom

Judge slide You just got a speeding ticket… Explain to a child Explain to your best friend Explain to your spouse Explain to your boss Explain to the judge Now, share with your neighbor how your conversations changed depending on who you talked to.

ELD Standards

Shift to CCSS 7th grade

Purposes for using language include: Describing, entertaining, informing, interpreting, analyzing, recounting, explaining, persuading, negotiating, justifying, evaluating, etc.

A USEFUL TOOL

Classroom discussions In the classroom Classroom discussions

Classroom reporting

Easy to use… Color Coded Numbered English Spanish

Your turn With your elbow partner, take turns sharing your opinion on whether personal technology (cell phones, tablets) should be allowed in the classroom.

Well?? What did you notice?

How can you use this at home? Model for your children Having daily vocabulary words Making sure children answer in complete sentences

Questions???

Contact info Hannah De Lacy hdelacy@valverde.edu www.myhaikuclass.com/delacy/hannahdelacypresentations