Foundational Skills Instruction

Creating Language Objectives outlines strategies for developing language objectives in classroom lessons to aid English learners (ELs). These objectives help students engage with academic content by focusing on key vocabulary, language functions, necessary language skills, grammar structures, task-related language, and language learning strategies.

Key Points
Key Vocabulary: Identify important vocabulary, concept words, and academic terms needed for the lesson.
Language Functions: Determine language functions related to the lesson, such as describing, explaining, comparing, or charting information.
Language Skills: Consider the language skills required to complete lesson activities, such as reading comprehension.
Grammar and Language Structures: Identify grammar or language structures relevant to the content area.
Embedded Language in Tasks: Recognize the language required for tasks students will complete during the lesson.
Language Learning Strategies: Explore strategies that facilitate language learning within the lesson context.