ELL Differentiation Resources

Differentiating for Language Proficiency Using the WiDA Framework

• Read

  • Focus on Differentiation, part 1
  • Focus on Differentiation, part 2
  • Secondary Example: How to Use WIDA tools to Differentiate for Language Proficiency
  • Elementary Example: How to Use WIDA tools to Differentiate for Language Proficiency

• Writing Performance Indicators or Language Objectives

  • Language Function:

    • Academic Language Functions Chart - (pdf from ¡Colorín colorado!)

  • Content Stem:

    • Utah Core Standards

  • Supports or Scaffolds:

    • WIDA ELD Standards, page 11
    • Understanding the WIDA ELP Standards: A Resource Guide, page RG 20-24

• WIDA/SIOP Checklist for Lesson Planning

  • Google Doc (You will need to "make a copy" and save to your Google Drive before editing.)