Lesson Planning and UBDs

Lesson planning strategies

I plan my lessons and units using data from assessments completed both inside and outside the classroom. My teaching follows a structured format with an emphasis on developing the language of the student. My lessons are broken down into six key components: Anticipatory set, objective, vocabulary, direct instruction, guided practice, independent practice, and closure. You can view these components in more detail here.

Language learning consists of navigating two different language components: BICS and CALP. My work with the students helps them develop these languages through means of communication and scaffolding lesson content.

BICS (Basic Interperson Communication Skills)

Involves using language for social, face-to-face and every day situations.
Highly contextualized and provides lots of clues for comprehension.
Takes 0-2 years to acquire

Examples:

Hi, how’s it going?
Can I have a bathroom pass?
Want to be my partner?

CALP (Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency)

Involves language skills and functions of an academic or cognitive nature.
Language needed to accomplish academic tasks.
Takes about 7-10 years to acquire.

Examples:

During Civil War times, most businessmen in the north made profits from industry.
The sum of the squares of the legs of a right triangle is equal to the square of the hypotenuse.
Can you explain the second phase of meiosis?

My time with the students is more focused on the CALP to help improve their academic language abilities.

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