Differentiating for ELLs May 23, 2014 Presenter: Rachel Zalocha, ESL Teacher

Objectives Explain how CAN DO Descriptors will inform differentiation of instruction. Define Academic Language. List the 5 WIDA standards and the 4 language domains.

Objectives Explain the formula for an MPI and how an MPI strand is created. Explain the differences in performance in the four language domains of ELLs as they progress from Level 1 to 5. Analyze the language demands (vocabulary, sentence structure, discourse complexity) of a text. Write a performance indicator strand for one lesson.

Levels of English Language Proficiency EMERGING Every ELL Deserves Exceptionally Brilliant Resources.

ELD and State Content Standards ELD Standards Academic Language Proficiency Language-based Reflective of the varying stages of second language acquisition Representative of social and academic language contexts Tied to a state’s English language development standards (WIDA) State Content Standards Academic Achievement Content-based Reflective of conceptual development Representative of the school’s academic curriculum Tied to a state’s academic content standards and Common Core Curriculum Standards

Academic Language in Context Language of Mathematics Foundation of home and community language and cultural factors Language of Science Language of Social Studies Language of Reading, Writing & Communicating General academic language for knowing, thinking, reading, writing, visualizing Adapted from Zwiers (2008) World Languages Language of the Arts Language of Health and P.E

WIDA’s 5 ELD Standards Standard 1ELLs communicate for Social and Instructional purposes within the school setting. Standard 2ELLs communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Language Arts. Standard 3ELLs communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Mathematics. Standard 4ELLs communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Science. Standard 5ELLs communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Social Studies.

Listening Speaking Reading Writing Process, understand, interpret and evaluate spoken language in a variety of situations Process, understand, interpret and evaluate written language, symbols and text with understanding and fluency Engage in written communication in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes and audiences Engage in oral communication in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes and audiences Language Domains

WIDA Consortium / CAL / Metritech Interaction of Performance Level Definitions and ELLs’ Abilities Language Proficiency (Performance Level Descriptions) 1 Entering 2 Emerging 3 Developing 4 Expanding 5 Bridging PIs L 1 L 2 L 3 L4 L 5 Linguistic Complexity Vocabulary Usage Language Control

Elements of Model Performance Indicators The Model Performance Indicator (MPI) is a single cell within the standards matrix that is descriptive to a specific english language development for a language domain. Language function: describes how students use language to demonstrate their proficiency Content stem/example topic: specifies context for language instruction; derived from state content standards Support: sensory, graphic, or interactive resources embedded in instruction and assessment that help students construct meaning from language and content

Model Performance Indicator (MPIs) Formula Verb +++ Verbs + Content Stem from state standards + Scaffolding 12 Language + Function Content Stem + Support

GRADE 8 ELD STANDARD 4 - The Language of Science EXAMPLE TOPIC: Forms of energy Organization of MPIs within the 2012 Standards STRAND MPI

WIDA Consortium A Model Performance Indicator Grade Level Cluster: 1-2 English Language Proficiency Standard 4: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of SCIENCE. Domain: Speaking

WIDA Consortium The Model Performance Indicator Language Function

WIDA Consortium The Model Performance Indicator Content Stem

WIDA Consortium The Model Performance Indicator Support or Strategy

Elements of a Model Performance Indicator (MPI)

Language Functions Listen Point Match Locate Select Sort Respond Identify Draw/illustrate Circle Name Recall Retell Define Explain Summarize Role-play Compare/contrast Discuss Express Repeat Copy Trace Define Analyze Interpret Justify/Defend Elaborate Critique Explain Narrate Conclude Convince Reflect Resolve Infer Compose Synthesize Hypothesize

Support or Strategy May be visual, graphic, or interactive Are based on the concept of scaffolding new language and concepts May include use of language other than English Are appropriate for instruction or assessment

Examples of Sensory, Graphic and Interactive Supports Sensory SupportsGraphic SupportsInteractive Supports Real-life objects (realia) Manipulatives Pictures and Photographs Illustrations, diagrams, and drawings Magazine and Newspapers Physical activities Videos and Films Broadcasts Models and Figures Charts Graphic Organizers Tables Graphs Timelines Number Lines In pairs or partners In triads or small groups In a whole group Using cooperative group structures With the Internet (Websites) or software programs In the native language With mentors

Specific Examples of Sensory Supports Supports related to the language of Language Arts Supports related to the language of Mathematics Supports related to the language of Science Supports related to the language of Social Students Illustrated word/phrase walls Felt or magnetic figures of story elements Sequence blocks Environmental print Posters or displays Bulletin boards Photograph Cartoons Audio books Songs/Chants Blocks/Cubes Clocks, sundials and other timekeepers Number lines Models of geometric figures Calculators Protractors Rulers, yard/meter sticks Geoboards Counters Compasses Calendars Coins Scientific instruments Measurement tools Physical models Natural models Actual substances, organisms or objects of investigation Posters/ Illustrations of processes or cycles Maps Globes Atlases Compasses Timelines Multicultural artifacts Aria and satellite photographs Video clips

Transforming an MPI strand select an MPI from the WIDA® ELP Standards and Resource Guide identify and transform the language domain identify the language function and transform it identify and transform the topic identify and transform the supports

Reflection Were the objectives covered? How can we (the ESL staff) better support you?