3. Objectives - R. Read Research

Use of Academic Language	Descriptor	Level	Domain
Argue	Developing a stance in favor of or against claims presented within content-related text	5	Reading

SIOP Section	Descriptor
Building Background	Concepts Explicitly Linked to Student’s Background Experiences

Step 1

Read this short article, Language Objectives: The Key to Effective Content Area Instruction for English Learners

Step 2

Reflection: Answer the following questions about the reading on a Capstone slide

Takeaways: You can choose one or all questions, or parts from each question. (200-250 words)

What was your most significant take away from the assignment? What did you find interesting and useful?
How will you apply your learning to practice?
What did you find challenging in the readings/videos? Are there areas where you would push back or critique?
To learn more, what might your next steps be?

Step 3

Be sure to link your work and documents in the capstone project:

Language Objectives in a Content Area

Why this task? When teachers can write effective language objectives, they:

“articulate for learners the academic language functions and skills that they need to master to fully participate in the lesson and meet the grade-level content standards (Echevarria, Short, & Vogt, 2008).
are beneficial not only for language learners but for all students in a class, as everyone can benefit from the clarity that comes with a teacher outlining the requisite academic language to be learned and mastered in each lesson.” (ColorinColorado)

Clear objectives also make it clear for the teacher what needs to be assessed and how it needs to be assessed.

Points: 5

Must Haves
1. Response completes the task. 2. Accurately reflects WIDA Standards and the principles of SIOP. 3. Demonstrates precision and accuracy appropriate to the demands of a graduate course (including correct citations, grammar, and mechanics). 4. Demonstrates thoughtfulness and insights appropriate to the demands of a graduate course. 5. Responds specifically and explicitly to an identified language demand taught in an inclusive setting.

Must Haves

1. Response completes the task.
2. Accurately reflects WIDA Standards and the principles of SIOP.
3. Demonstrates precision and accuracy appropriate to the demands of a graduate course (including correct citations, grammar, and mechanics).
4. Demonstrates thoughtfulness and insights appropriate to the demands of a graduate course.
5. Responds specifically and explicitly to an identified language demand taught in an inclusive setting.

Amazing
* Explain how learning from completing the task can be useful to you. * Promotes self and cultural awareness. * Describes possible next steps. * Relates to developing language skills in specific ways. * Share materials or examples that may be useful to others.