Instructional Playbook

WISR for Multilingual Learners and Newcomers

Second-language acquisition is learning a second language after a first language is already established. It builds upon the first language and incorporates the elements of a new language, such as vocabulary, phonological components (hearing the sounds in words), grammatical structures, and writing systems. To help create language-rich opportunities for ML students, all of these elements should be integrated into each lesson. By integrating the skills of Writing, Inquiry, Speaking & Listening, and Reading & Viewing (WISR) into each lesson, teachers facilitate quality interactions critical for navigating and accessing both a new language and grade-level content as well as developing new ideas. Below are strategies and resources to ensure access to these opportunities for learners. Writing: Provide opportunities for students to explore and internalize learning through short writing tasks to process key concepts or ideas. These strategies may include: graphic organizers, sentence and/or paragraph frames. Graphic Organizers help students process and organize information, aiding in vocabulary development, comprehension, and writing. They make learning accessible and engaging by providing: Visual Support: Amplifies processing of new vocabulary and grammar structures Structure and Organization: Breaks complex topics into manageable parts Vocabulary Development: Links words and concepts for better understanding Comprehension Support: Highlights main ideas, details, and relationships Writing Reference: Helps brainstorm, organize, and plan writing tasks that students Teacher Moves Student Moves Resource(s)

Choose a graphic organizer that fits the activity and purpose Explain the purpose of graphic organizers Model how to use and study from graphic organizers Utilize the same graphic organizer multiple times until students are proficient in using it

Complete the graphic organizer as teacher models Utilize graphic organizer to construct longer writing tasks Use graphic organizers to study content and/or to demonstrate understanding Reference as they read content, listen to instruction, or engage in conversations with peers

Graphic Organizers

Sentence and Paragraph Frames support language learners by providing structure and scaffolding for expressing ideas clearly and confidently. They help reduce cognitive load, allowing students to focus on content and vocabulary while building confidence and language skills by: Offering a predictable structure for writing and speaking

Reducing the cognitive load by clarifying grammar and organization Helping students practice key language patterns and academic language Teacher Moves Student Moves

Resource(s) Sample Paragraph Frames from Anita Archer

Use content specific frames, or create a specific frame for the identified task Determine the amount of information provided versus the amount of information for students to fill in to maintain the rigor of the standard Include word banks where appropriate

Use sentence or paragraph frames when completing a written task Utilize word bank to support understanding of key vocabulary terms