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Academic Discussion Sentence Frames for Meetings

Put any five of the following tips into practice and your English language learners will benefit from the improved instruction.

The school in the article (San Francisco International HS) is unique, but the lessons still apply.
Keeping rigor high
Heterogenous grouping
Discussion topics that are relevant to students' lives
Focus on language development in context of content area classes
English is primary but use of first language encouraged to keep thinking level high
Structured roles in group work
Accountability for every student
Climate of social and cultural support

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