CABE 2015

The Common Core standards and assessments for grades 4-12 require an agile command of academic English. Students must construct articulate responses to varied texts using complex syntax, correct grammar and precise vocabulary. Learn how to analyze the vocabulary demands of informational and narrative text and establish instructional priorities rather than rely on a publishers' list. Observe powerful video clips and experience explicit, interactive instruction that equips students with mature comprehension of target words within text and the ability to use them adeptly with common academic word partners. Explore a guided process to help second language readers better exploit contextual clues to word meaning. Leave with extensive practical tools for lesson planning and site-based professional development.