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Comprehension: Instructional Strategies & Materials
Provides many instructional strategies, materials, and lesson ideas for teaching vocabulary and comprehension. Includes materials in Spanish.
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizer: Concept Word Map
Graphic organizer to support vocabulary learning. Visually connects a word or concept with its defintion, examples, non-examples, and similar concepts. Includes Spanish version.
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Differentiated Instruction: Using the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
Provides guidance for using the ELPS to differentiate instruction for English learners (ELs). Gives examples of scaffolding for ELs at three language levels.
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K-2 Academic Vocabulary in the ELAR and Mathematics TEKS: A Teacher Resource
This resource is for K-2 classroom teachers in Texas. Words included were selected from the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills to identify vocabulary that will help students learn content and skills represented on statewide assessments. Comprehensive word lists and grade-level word lists are included for English language arts and reading and mathematics. Citation The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk. (2019). Academic vocabulary in the ELAR and mathematics TEKS: A teacher resource for kindergarten to grade 2. Austin, TX: Author.
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3-5 Academic Vocabulary in the ELAR and Mathematics TEKS: A Teacher Resource
This resource is for 3-5 classroom teachers in Texas. Words included were selected from the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills to identify vocabulary that will help students learn content and skills represented on statewide assessments. Comprehensive word lists and grade-level word lists are included for English language arts and reading and mathematics. Citation The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk. (2019). Academic vocabulary in the ELAR and mathematics TEKS: A teacher resource for grades 3–5. Austin, TX: Author.
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6-8 Academic Vocabulary in the ELAR and Mathematics TEKS: A Teacher Resource
This resource is for 6-8 classroom teachers in Texas. Words included were selected from the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills to identify vocabulary that will help students learn content and skills represented on statewide assessments. Comprehensive word lists and grade-level word lists are included for English language arts and reading and mathematics. Citation The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk. (2019). Academic vocabulary in the ELAR and mathematics TEKS: A teacher resource for grades 6–8. Austin, TX: Author.
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Effective Literacy and English Language Instruction for English Learners in the Elementary Grades
2007 IES Practice Guide/What works Clearinghouse guide for elementary teachers working with bilingual or English learners in the primary grades.
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Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary and Middle School
Booklet with recommendations for teaching literacy to English learners across content areas, which include teaching academic vocabulary, integrating oral and written language instruction, providing structured writing opportunities, and using small-group interventions for struggling students.
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