Differentiate Instruction to Turbo-Charge Vocabulary Development

Every Child Deserves a Quality Education

Welcome y ¡Bienvenidos!

▪ Effective Strategies for Building Academic Vocabulary

▪ Model Best Practices & Linguistic Scaffolds to Ensure Literacy Success for all Struggling Readers

▪ Gradual Release of Responsibility Model

Your Speaker:

Marisa Russo

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Newcomer

740L

980L ELL

850L

540L ELL

450L & IEP

1500L & G/T

1080L

According to the NCES

of students who are low SES cannot read at grade level.

of all 4th graders do not read fluently enough to engage in

independent reading.

of all 9th graders cannot perform at grade level because of

poor reading skills.

National Center for Education Statistics

Over 90% of struggling readers

can overcome reading difficulties

English Language Learners

of children in U.S. schools (NCES)

Increase in 10 years in the state of FL Top 5 languages in the state (Spanish, Haitian, Portuguese, Arabic and Vietnamese

repeat at least one grade level in high poverty schools (Ortiz & Graves)

The ChallengeBridging the Gap of New Rigorous Expectations

Grade

Band

Previous

Lexile Ranges

New

Lexile Ranges

PreK-1 BR-420L BR-530L

2–3 450L–725L 420L–820L

4–5 645L–845L 740L–1010L

6–8 860L–1010L 925L–1185L

9-10 960L–1115L 1050L–1335L

11–12 1070L–1220L 1185L–1385L

Where do students need to target their reading to achieve college and career readiness?The new rigor requires students to graduate high school with a 1300 Lexile level.

Average student today is graduating with a 960 Lexile level.

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Military Entrance Exam

1180 Lexile Level

The Urgency: We Need to Accelerate Literacy Gains For All Students And Close The Gap

Source: Stenner, A. J.,Koons, H. H., Swarts, C. W. (2009). Text Complexity, the text complexity continuum, and developing expertise in reading. Durham, NC: MetaMetrics

All Grade

Levels

All

Abilities

All Content

Areas

PreK K 1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

Adult Ed

ELL

MIXED CLASSROOM

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DUAL LANGUAGE

RTI: TIERS 2 & 3

The ONLY literacy platform that provides

Equity for All

ADULT ED

Research-basedand Patented

What Is Differentiated Instruction?

A philosophy of teaching and learning that recognizes and

responds to student differences in readiness, interests, and

learner profiles (Tomlinson, 2001; Tomlinson et al., 2003).

Achieve3000’s Patented and Proven Methodology

Textbook Alignment: the only solution aligned to your basal curriculum, including Wonders Springboard, Edge

Assessment Partnerships: NWEA™ MAP® and Renaissance® Star the only solution that differentiates with Lexile, Star and RIT

Leadership Edition: the only data dashboard to make usage and performance data actionable

Anytime, Anywhere: the only cloud-based solution for online and offline: iPad, Chrome, and Android Apps

Home Edition: the only parent/guardian connection with support in 20 languages

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The only universal screener of nonfiction text in English and Spanish that provides a

forecast report for [FL Assessment].

Prep for English I and English II

Pre

K–2

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2–5

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6–8

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Achieve3000 State Versions: the only customized solutions in English and Spanish

RtITier 2, Tier 3

Special Education

SpanishImmersion,

Dual-language

ELLPull-out, Sheltered,Spanish-Bilingual

Whole ClassELA, Science, Social Studies,

Writing, STATE TEST

+ Gifted & Talented

+ Gifted & Talented

+ Gifted & Talented

Achieve3000 Students’ Top Career Goals

Equity of Access to Core Instruction

By 2018: 63% of Jobs Will Require a College Education

The Only Solution That Precisely Differentiates the Same Topic to Each Student’s Lexile

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540 Lexile

Spanish

250 Lexile

980 Lexile

12 Reading Levels

English and 8

Spanish

540 Lexile

980 Lexile

250 Lexile

Spanish

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ACHIEVE3000THE PATENTED SOLUTION FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

• Same grade level topic

• Differentiated to each student’s reading level

• Precisely aligned to FL state standards and

high-stakes assessments.

Proven to prepare ALL

students for college and

career success

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To speak a language, you have to know the words

Vocabulary

"While without grammar little can be conveyed,

without vocabulary nothing can be conveyed"

Vocabulary

• Use of Context Clues, Antonyms, Synonyms,

Apposition, Cognates and Word Parts

• Vocabulary is the main tool for the students in

their attempt to use English effectively.

Constellation

Word Parts

Ricardo’s neighbor transported his brand new automobile from San Juan to Tampa.

Trans=Across

Port=Carry

ed=past tense (pasado)

Word Parts (Morphology)

How many English Words have Latin Origin?

pollA. 70%

B. 60%

C. 45%

D. 25%

Let’s Practice

Select the BEST vocabulary strategy to use for each underlined word

1. Miguel told me that his meal was exquisite and that he enjoyed every bite.

2. Ava noticed that the chameleon used camouflage, a protective coloring to hide from danger, and it fascinating.

3. Unfortunately, that was an inaudible session.

Cognates Work!

▪ Cognates: Words in 2+ languages that share a similar meaning, spelling, and pronunciation

▪ Over 40% of words in English have a related word in Spanish

family familia

center centro

radio radio

class clase

desert desierto

magic magia

Access to COGNATES

Visual and Audio Support

Independent Vocabulary Routine

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5 Step Literacy Routine

ISTEP

1 2 3 4 5

Build Key Literacy Capacities

and College/Career Level

Critical Thinking Skills

The 5 Step Literacy Routine

5 pasos para la preparación

universitaria y profesional

5 Step Literacy Routine At The “Just Right Level”

1. Respond to the Before Reading Poll

2. Read the Article

3. Do the Activity Question

4. Respond to the After Reading Poll

5. Answer the Thought Question

Contemporary Article

(make connections, gather facts & details)

Dig Deeper

(build content background)

Aligned to Standards

(specific and measurable)

Opinion Statement

(engage and connect to topic)

Opinion Statement

(reflect & use evidence gathered)

Evidenced-Based Writing

(synthesize, culminating writing)

After

Reading

Poll

Article Activity

Thought

Question

Use Technology Strategically and Capably

5 Step Literacy RoutineA Routine that Builds Key Literacy Capacities

Instruction: Build Strength Through More Complex Text

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Students read grade-appropriate or challenging text to STRETCH and work with more complex text.

After

Reading

Poll

Value Evidence

Article

Demonstrate Independence• Close Reading Techniques• Strategy Development

Build Strong Content Knowledge• Academic Vocabulary

Activity

Comprehend and Critique

Comprehend and Critique• Synthesize Information • Integrate, Interpret, and Evaluate

Value Evidence

Thought

Question

40 activities

per semester

80 activities per year

Use technology strategically and capably

5 Step Literacy RoutineA Routine that Builds Key Literacy Capacities

DOK 1 - 3

DOK 3 - 4

www.evidenceforessa.org

Program Technology

Based

Effect Size

Achieve3000 Yes 0.29

BARR Literacy No - WSR 0.21

Reading Apprenticeship No 0.11

Strategic Instruction Model No 0.10

Reading Apprenticeship No 0.10

SIM Xtreme Reading No 0.09

BARR No – WSR 0.09

Read180 Yes 0.08

Pathway No 0.08

Voyager Yes 0.06

Tier 1 Vocabulary Words

▪ A Tier 1 word might be butterfly. This is a word that English language learners may not know, but it can be easily taught by pointing to a picture of a butterfly during text discussion.

▪ Another Tier 1 word might be march (move like a soldier). A word like march can be easily instructed (using movement) during text discussion by marching in place.

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Music and movement promotes active involvement in developing vocabulary

"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”

Why is Vocabulary Acquisition Important?

Is the basis for the development of all

the other skills: reading comprehension,

listening comprehension, speaking,

writing, pronunciation and SPELLING.

Big Enormous, Humongous, Gigantic

Common Phonetic Difficulties Linked to L1

• English Digraphs

• Omitting Ending Sounds

• Initial Consonant Blends

• English Vowel Sounds/Spellings

Build a Gateway to a Lifetime of Reading

Phonemes to Graphemes=Speech to Print

Systematic Teaching. Systematic Learning.Reinforce Phonemes and then add Grapheme

Routine: WORD, SENTENCE, WORD

Systematic Teaching. Systematic Learning.Reinforce Phonemes and then add Grapheme

Systematic Teaching. Systematic Learning.Reinforce Phonemes and then add Grapheme

Systematic Teaching. Systematic Learning.Reinforce Phonemes and then add Grapheme

Systematic Teaching. Systematic Learning.

Reinforce Phonemes and then add Grapheme

“If students can say it,

they can write it.”

Systematic Teaching. Systematic Learning.Speech to Print

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The Foundational Skills Solution: Smarty Ants

• Developed by renowned reading experts Dr. Robert Calfee,

Dr. P. David Pearson, and Dr. Mia Callahan

• Virtual world setting in which students master phonemic

awareness, phonics, vocabulary, and fluency

• Constantly assess and re-assesses placement and progress

• Supports students to “learn to read” and readies them to

“read to learn” in KidBiz

Cloud-based, early literacy program that ensures all early readers

get on track for college and career success

EspañolLectoescritura básica en Español

New Foundational Literacy for PreK – Grade 2

La alegría de leer: Texto descrifable y literatura

Equity of Access Throughout the Community: Any time, Any where

Take it Home! Engage Parents & Increase Home Literacy

CA Edition

Traducciones en contexto de "ayudo" en español

San Bernardino City Unified School District 2017-2020

▪ SBCUSD has established an aggressive goal of 15% or more increase in reclassification of its English Learner student group. With approximately 27% of the district’s students identified as an English Learner, the district has taken immediate action in serving the needs of this student group.

A Solution for Every Implementation Need

Grades 2 – 5

Grades 6 – 8

Grades 9 – 12

PROWhole Class Heterogeneous(ELA, Science, Social Science)

BOOST RtI Tiers 2 and Up

ACCESS English Language Learners

ESPAÑOL Immersion, Transitional, & Bilingual

✓Dual Language Dictionary✓Visual Vocabulary✓Sentence Frames✓Paragraph Frames✓Audio Support✓Digital Highlighting✓Numbering of Steps

CONTENT EXPANDS✓Targeted Skills✓Foundational Literacy✓Multimedia

SCAFFOLDING EXPANDED

Research-Based, High-Impact Blended Learning

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Achieve3000 ACCESSThe Solution for English Learner Success

• An expanded 5-Step Literacy Routine

• More targeted linguistic, phonetic, grammar and vocabulary support

• Additional FLUENCY and JUST FOT ME Lessons

• Tailored pacing and scheduling guides

Achieve3000 ACCESSThe Solution for English Learner Success

More Scaffolds to Support English Learners✓ Sentence/Paragraph Frames to ensure

writing success✓ Embedded direct instruction videos✓ Visual connections to vocabulary✓ Speech-to-text✓ Building Schema/Background Knowledge ✓ Vocabulary Flashcards

JUST FOR ME Lessons

Targeted Scaffold

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Achieve3000 Skills Report-Determine Students’ Performance on Specific Skills

See Student Performance for 14 EssentialReading Comprehension and Vocabulary Skills:

ReadingAuthor’s PurposeCause & EffectChronology/SequenceCompare & ContrastDraw ConclusionsFact & OpinionMain IdeaMake InferencesMake PredictionSummarizeUse Evidence

VocabularyAntonymsContext CluesSynonyms

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ELLPull-out, Sheltered,Spanish-Bilingual

“We need to remember that every student yearns to be successful.”

—Audrey Boynton

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Accelerate Literacy Gains For All Students And We Can Close The Gap

Prepare ALL Students

For College & Career