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Suggested Scaffolds at Each Proficiency Level Guide
Audience
K-12 teachers
Topic
Scaffolding
Resource Type
Guide
Format
PDF
Pages
1
Description
Using scaffolds is a non-negotiable component of supporting ML content and language development. However, integrating scaffolds is not a one-size-fits-all approach. The Suggested Scaffolds at Each Proficiency Level guide provides some general guidelines for selecting scaffolds for MLs at different language proficiency levels.
Considerations
It is always important to take into consideration the strengths and needs of your individual MLs when making decisions about scaffolding. For example, students’ grade level, amount of background knowledge on a particular topic, and proficiency level within a particular domain (i.e., listening, speaking, reading, and writing) will all influence the need for a particular scaffold. The Suggested Scaffolds at Each Proficiency Level guide can be a useful tool when collaborating with classroom or ELD teachers.
How It Works
The Suggested Scaffolds at Each Proficiency Level guide can be used as you plan units and lessons to determine which scaffolds would be most effective for MLs at different language proficiency levels to leverage the strengths and support the needs of your MLs in meeting content and language objectives. It can also be used as a collaboration tool to discuss the consistent use of scaffolds for MLs across content areas.
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