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Literacy Squared Lesson Plan Template

This lesson plan template was developed by the Literacy Squared team. Teachers can use this template to plan and align the side-by-side Lectura en español and Literacy-based ELD components of the language arts block. Coaches and administrators can use the Literacy Squared Observation Protocol to observe, monitor, and evaluate biliteracy lessons in Spanish and English, and support the professional development of biliteracy teachers. The Literacy Squared Lesson Plan Template is explained and exemplified in Biliteracy from the Start: Literacy Squared in Action (Escamilla et al, 2013).

Publication: Biliteracy from the Start: Literacy Squared in Action

Topic: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

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Object(s): template



Content-Area Language Demands and ELLs/EBs (1) presentation

This presentation, titled "Content-Area Language Demands and English Language Learners (ELLs)/Emergent Bilinguals (EBs)", draws on four readings about content-area language demands (Bunch - ELA; Moschovich - mathematics; Lee & Llosa - science; Liten-Tejada - social studies) from Valdés et al (2015). It is structured around an expert jigsaw activity with note-making guide.

Publication: Common Core Bilingual and English Language Learners: A Resource for Educators

Topic: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

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Object(s): presentation



Biliteracy Unit Framework: Sample for 1st Grade

The biliteracy unit framework featured in this sample is for 1st grade.
Content area: Language arts integrated with science.
Language in which this content is taught: Spanish.

Publication: Teaching for Biliteracy: Strengthening Bridges between Languages

Topic: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

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Object(s): framework



X2 - Meyers, Maritza

Principal
Evergreen Charter School
Hempstead, NY

Contributor for
English Language Learners at School, second edition

Publication: Caslon Community

Topic: Professional Development

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Object(s): Bio



Biliteracy Unit Framework: Template

This biliteracy unit framework is a blank template. It can be used by teachers at any grade level who teach content in any biliteracy context.

Publication: Teaching for Biliteracy: Strengthening Bridges between Languages

Topic: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

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Object(s): framework, template



12 Key Practices Checklist

The 12 Key Practices checklist is aligned with the 12 Key Practices framework that structures Implementing Effective Instruction for ELLs by Suzanne Wagner and Tammy King (2012). Administrators, teachers, and leadership team members can use this Checklist when they are 1) reviewing their current instructional programs for ELLs, 2) assessing program and professional development needs, 3) monitoring implementation, 4) evaluating program effectiveness, and 5) restructuring programs.

Publication: Implementing Effective Instruction for English Language Learners: Twelve Key Practices for Administrators, Teachers, and Leadership Teams

Topic: Program Implementation and Evaluation

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Object(s): checklist



Differentiating Assignment Template

Complete the Differentiated Assignment Template for your students. The key is to align teacher expectations for use with what students at particular ELP levels can do with language.

Publication: Differentiating Instruction and Assessment for English Language Learners: A Guide for K-12 Teachers, second edition

Topic: Professional Development

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Object(s): template



Collecting Linguistic, Cultural, and Academic Background Information on Students Survey

This blank survey can be used by educators who are collecting information about students' linguistic, cultural, and academic background. This information can be used to develop linguistically and culturally responsive units of instruction and lesson plans. .

Publication: Teaching for Biliteracy: Strengthening Bridges between Languages

Topic: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Specialty:  

Object(s): survey





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