Language Supports by Proficiency Level Descriptor
Stick-Stack-Study
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Pre-Production
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Provide picture-word cards for each vocabulary word. Use visuals, gestures, and bilingual word banks (English/Spanish) to support understanding. Allow students to match pictures to words or repeat key terms with a partner. |
Beginning
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Provide accessible illustrations or models students can copy or adapt. Give students time to discuss vocabulary with a partner before writing short descriptions or explanations. |
Intermediate
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Encourage students to connect vocabulary to synonyms, antonyms, or related concepts. Ask students to use the word in a complete sentence or explain how the word relates to the lesson. |
High Intermediate
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Ask students to generate real-world examples of the vocabulary word. Encourage students to explain how the word connects to the concept being studied. |
Advanced
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Challenge students to analyze relationships among vocabulary terms, compare meanings, and explain how the word is used in different contexts using academic language. |
