Differentiating for ELLsMay 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. www.wida.us

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 StandardsELD StandardsAcademic 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 StandardsAcademic 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 &

CommunicatingGeneral academic language for

knowing, thinking, reading, writing, visualizing

Adapted from Zwiers (2008)

World LanguagesLanguage of

the ArtsLanguage of Health and P.E

WIDA’s 5 ELD Standards

Standard 1 ELLs communicate for Social and Instructional purposes within the school setting.

Standard 2 ELLs communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Language Arts.

Standard 3 ELLs communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Mathematics.

Standard 4 ELLs communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Science.

Standard 5 ELLs 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 5Linguistic

ComplexityVocabulary

UsageLanguage 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 IndicatorGrade Level Cluster: 1-2English 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 IndicatorLanguage Function

WIDA Consortium

The Model Performance IndicatorContent Stem

WIDA Consortium

The Model Performance IndicatorSupport or Strategy

Elements of a Model Performance Indicator (MPI)

Language FunctionsListenPointMatchLocateSelectSortRespondIdentifyDraw/illustrateCircleName

RecallRetellDefineExplainSummarizeRole-playCompare/contrastDiscussExpressRepeatCopyTraceDefine

AnalyzeInterpretJustify/DefendElaborateCritiqueExplainNarrateConcludeConvinceReflectResolveInferCompose SynthesizeHypothesize

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 Supports Graphic Supports Interactive 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 SupportsSupports 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?