WECHS ELPS Writing

"Maximizing Learning: Effective Integration of ELPS in Lesson Planning"

START

TWBAT identify the appropriate language objective from the ELPS.

Content Objectives:

TWBAT write ELPS on the lesson plan.

Language Objectives:

How do you PLAN instruction for EB students?

Effective Teaching Begins with Effective Planning.

Asking the RIGHT Questions.

What needs to be considered in the planning/differentiating for EBs?

• How can I tap into my students’ prior knowledge to introduce this content?
• Do I need to build background knowledge?

• Which key words are associated with this content?
• Which scaffolds (visuals, sentence frames/stems, word banks) will support students in USING the language needed for this lesson?
• What technology and resources do I have available to support instruction in all language domains? (viewing, listening, reading, writing, speaking)

• Which language domains do my students need the most support with?
• What can be expected from students at each English proficiency level?
• How will my students SHOW what they’ve learned?
• What’s the learning target (end goal) and product (speaking or writing)?

To significantly enhance language acquisition and performance on TELPAS, the teacher MUST intentionally plan and implement strategies for the following:

• Intentional Visuals
• Academic Vocabulary

• Structured Conversations

Let's Talk STRATEGIES!

Please see handouts.

ELPS STRATEGIES!

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Why do EBs need visuals?

Intentional Visuals.

• The teacher must use low stress methods to help EBs start using academic vocabulary and formal speech structures.

• When an EB student offers information that is limited to just a word, term, or phrase, the teacher repeats the response in complete sentence.

• Then, asks the whole class to repeat the complete thought they just packaged.

What does modeling and encouraging academic language look like?

All-Inclusive Strategy:

• Listening
• Speaking
• Reading
• Writing

*Better than Turn & Talk, try QSSSA!

*Examples

Think with the end in mind!

• Aligning with the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) is crucial for preparing students for the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS).

• Incorporating academic vocabulary, intentional visuals, and structured conversations into lessons can significantly enhance language acquisition and performance on TELPAS.