In a Dual Language Immersion setting, Language Supports are essential tools and strategies that facilitate language development and help students effectively engage with the content. These supports are designed to accommodate various proficiency levels and enhance understanding.
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Video Examples
Example of using the classroom environment as a language support in a 1st Year French DLI morning routine. Click here to view the full sequence.
Example of using a structured template to guide 2nd Grade French DLI students in constructing sentences prior to their assessment. Click here to view the full sequence.
Examples of sentence starter scaffolds to support oral language development and vocabulary acquisition in a 5th Grade Science class. Click here to view the entire lesson.
Engaging 6th Grade French DLI students in co-creating a word bank to enhance their written and oral skills using the passé composé in Social Studies.
Developing a table outline as part of a pre-writing activity, using engaging strategies in a 9th Grade French DLI/AP French class. Click here to view the full lesson.
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By integrating these language supports, teachers create an environment where students feel empowered to use the target language effectively, fostering both their language proficiency and content knowledge in a dual language immersion setting.
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