WIDA
The four testing components of WIDA
reading, writing, listening, speaking
Full CALP proficiency
typically takes 5-7 years
Arabic
lacks the /p/ sound, so speakers often substitute /b/ ("pen" becomes "ben")
How do we start our day?
with a poem
What is the last thing students must do in writing?
make a prediction
How many hours of intensive study is needed to reach academic proficiency in English?
2,200- 2,500 hours
Mandarin Chinese
has no final consonants beyond /n/ leading to dropped endings ("cat" as "ca")
Where can students find reminders for writing support?
on the table stands (on each desk)
Listen carefully because I will say the directions
only one time
CALP Definition
Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (referring to the advanced language skills needed for academic tasks)
Korean
confusion with /r/ and /l/ ("rice" as "lice")
What should students do when they are finished with their work?
Enrichment puzzles
What are students comparing in the speaking task?
the table and desk
How many hours of support do our MLL students receive a week?
3 hours a week
Italian
initial /h/ is silent or dropped ("at" for "hat")
What author are we celebrating this month?
Marileta Robinson
What overall score qualifies a student for MLL support?
3.0
Who developed CALP?
Jim Cummins
Russian
Confusion with /w/ and /v/ ("water" as "vater")
What vocabulary themes are we studying this month?
seasons, weather and nature