SEI 301 Wk 5 – Targeted Instruction: Writing Lesson

Review principles 3 and 4 of Arizona’s Language Development Approach. This will give you an overview of the purpose and importance of targeted and explicit language instruction, and assessment feedback. Understanding these principles will help you complete this week’s assignment.

Scenario: After reviewing your students’ most recent writing assignment, you have noticed your English learners are struggling with foundational writing skills. You have decided to conduct a small group writing intervention. You will plan a targeted ELD lesson for a small group of English learners at the basic level. Your driving standards will be ELP standards 3, 4, or 5. ELP standards 3–5 represent productive communication, which support speaking and writing. You will also link your lesson to the ELA writing standards.

Steps / Guidance

Access the following ELP Standards for your chosen elementary grade level as determined in Week 1:

• Arizona English Language Proficiency Standards Kindergarten
• Arizona English Language Proficiency Standards Grade 1
• Arizona English Language Proficiency Standards Grades 2-3
• Arizona English Language Proficiency Standards Grades 4-5

Review ELP standards 3, 4, and 5 and choose an ELP standard and at least 1 sub-skill in the basic level (B-1, B-2, B-3, etc.) to focus on in your lesson. Pay attention to the writing standards it aligns with in the ELA Standard Alignment column. You will also link your lesson to the ELA writing standards.

Remember to incorporate ELP language standards 9 or 10 in your lesson as determined in your Week 3 assignment.

Create a 20- to 30-minute small group lesson (targeted ELD) that will assess your chosen standards and include differentiated instructional strategies to support your English learners.

Use the Wk 5 Assignment Template to complete your lesson.

Submit your assignment.