Strategies for increasing comprehension when reading in a second or heritage language (in this case, Spanish). This general guide can be used alongside other activities to support students’ reading.
Inventory and definition of concepts crucial to the understanding of the sociopolitical and historical contexts of speakers of a given language—in this case, the many varieties of Spanish.
Performance statements to measure four major areas of critical metalinguistic awareness, with sub-areas that show progress towards the major goals.