Academic Language

Level 3 Question: create a sentence frame that students could use in an HS English classroom. _________ adds to the theme of __________ because ______.

Costa's Level 2 and 3 Questions

Interactive Word Wall: - students generate academic and content related vocabulary - students can create their word, define it, and present to class before it is posted - once words are posted students can refer back to the word wall

Academic Language Instruction

Level 2 Question: How would you implimentword wall into your classroom? I would impliment a word wall at the beginning of each new topic. I would break the class into groups and have them create a word to place on the wall that we will discuss throughout the unit. I would have each group present their word before hanging it up.

Academic Language Instruction

Sententce Frames: - the teacher provides a sentence with words missing -students will be able to fill in the words as they discuss or write - this strategy helps students to focus on the conent rather than the language - it will also help students get comfortable using the content vocabulary

Academic laguage refers to the specific terms used to describe or refer to specific content in various subjects. Academic langauge literacy is students' ability to use content related language with fluency in any langauge format. Focusing on academic language literacy will help boost students' confidence and create knowledgable communitee members.

Academic Language