Secondary Literacy Guide

Language Launch Overview

Overview The Language Launch program is a multi-level standards-based program suitable for middle school and high school for beginning Multilingual Learners. It builds students’ understanding of the big ideas in English, math, science, and social studies while developing their language proficiency in English. Program Features Language Launch introduces high-frequency vocabulary words, including important academic terms that will get students ready for their content-area subjects. Language Launch also includes: ●​ Digital and print lessons for students ●​ Ability to seamlessly transition to Read 180 Code lessons ●​ Anchor videos that support building background knowledge Language Launch Themes The lesson themes of Language Launch includes numerous topics that address essential skills for newcomers both in the school environment and the larger community. These include classroom/school vocabulary, expressions with money, greetings and social exchanges, emergency situations, medical contexts, as well as topics related specifically to core content subjects, such as addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, geography, and lab safety. These themes are ideal for acclimation to school and classroom as well as family life.

Last Updated April 14, 2025 ​

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