Identify language embedded in content standards (Features of Academic Language). Use language supports (e.g., word banks, sentence frames, and/or paragraph models). Incorporate all 4 language domains (listening, reading, speaking, writing). Using the WIDA MPIs WIDA English Language Development (ELD) standards and links to Model Performance Indicator (MPI) strands appear within this document to provide teachers with appropriate scaffolding examples for ELLs and struggling readers. By referencing the provided MPIs and those MPIs within the given links, teachers can craft "I can" statements that are appropriately leveled for ELLs (and struggling readers) in their classrooms. Additionally, MPIs can be referenced for designing new and/or modifying existing assessments. Used in conjunction with a WIDA Can Do Name Chart and WIDA Can Do Key Uses booklet found within the ESL Teacher notebook, the ESL teacher can also discuss reasonable expectations for each ELL with classroom teachers for mainstream classroom instruction. Sample MPI for grade 1 Reading for Information ) Reading for Information #1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text. Level 1: Entering Level 2: Emerging Level 3: Developing Level 4: Expanding Level 5: Bridging Reading Using the Curriculum Maps, Grade K-5 ESL TWAG Begin by examining the selected text(s). Read the text carefully and consider what topic or content students should learn from reading the text. Then, review the aligned essential question and culminating task your topic focus for the week.
Identify language embedded in content standards (Features of Academic Language). Use language supports (e.g., word banks, sentence frames, and/or paragraph models). Incorporate all 4 language domains (listening, reading, speaking, writing). Using the WIDA MPIs WIDA English Language Development (ELD) standards and links to Model Performance Indicator (MPI) strands appear within this document to provide teachers with appropriate scaffolding examples for ELLs and struggling readers. By referencing the provided MPIs and those MPIs within the given links, teachers can craft "I can" statements that are appropriately leveled for ELLs (and struggling readers) in their classrooms. Additionally, MPIs can be referenced for designing new and/or modifying existing assessments. Used in conjunction with a WIDA Can Do Name Chart and WIDA Can Do Key Uses booklet found within the ESL Teacher notebook, the ESL teacher can also discuss reasonable expectations for each ELL with classroom teachers for mainstream classroom instruction. Sample MPI for grade 1 Reading for Information ) Reading for Information #1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text. Reading Level 1: Entering Level 2: Emerging Level 3: Developing Level 4: Expanding Level 5: Bridging Using the Curriculum Maps, Grade K-5 ESL TWAG Begin by examining the selected text(s). Read the text carefully and consider what topic or content students should learn from reading the text. Then, review the aligned essential question and culminating task your topic focus for the week.
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