About this Resource
This session will provide participants with practical strategies to effectively support English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners. Participants will explore how to use proficiency level assessments from the Benchmarks to guide instruction. The first step is to identify the key vocabulary and language structures of the curricular content across subject areas, including core subjects, fine arts, physical education/wellness, and complementary courses. Participants will consider how to plan for explicit language instruction within the instructional cycle, that includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Participants will learn how to implement high-impact vocabulary teaching strategies, as well as how to use tools such as sentence starters, sentence frames, and mentor texts to support students in producing spoken and written language through the context of the content area.
