| Sheltered instruction great for ESL and English classes! |
Author(s):
Dr. Elva Duran, Jo Gusman, and Dr. John Shefelbine
Grade Level:
5-12
Designed for intermediate and advanced middle school English language learners, ACCESS English provides a standards-based language arts curriculum that covers academic content while developing students' language and communication skills. ACCESS English:
- focuses on the big ideas in English through high-interest lessons in literature, writing, reading, and grammar;
- supports and scaffolds different levels of language proficiency while teaching core English content;
- provides oral language activities;
- complements classroom curriculum and builds academic vocabulary;
- offers step-by-step models and a highly visual design to make content more accessible for ELLs;
- supports adequate yearly progress and prepares students for high-stakes assessments.
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