Help language learners understand words and cultural concepts. The second installment in a series of three language development lessons designed to accompany Theme 4: Person to Person helps bridge the gap for language learners by offering a series of differentiated activities. Discussions on feelings and emotions connect with more traditional grammar and vocabulary lessons.

Concepts

reading comprehension strategies, academic intervention, academic language

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Use activities with a whole group allowing some to complete independently and some to complete in small groups
• Bring in other poems or texts that illustrate the same concepts to help improve understanding

Classroom Considerations

• Daily lessons range from 40-60 minutes and may be shorter or longer based on the level of learners

Pros

• Includes ESL lessons with mutli-level practice opportunities for beginning, speech emergent, and intermediate/advanced individuals
• Uses pictures to help clarify more difficult themes or concepts

Cons

• Requires access to CD-ROM and audio CD for portions of suggested activities

Common Core

L.5.2.a L.5.4.b